WHAT IS IN THE SEASON? SEE HOW YOUR MEAL PLAN WILL LOOK LIKE DURING MAY!

Fruits and vegetables always taste better and cost less when they are in season, harvested at the peak of freshness. So before heading to the grocery store, always make sure to know what in-season fruits and veggies that you should pick up so you can prepare for your upcoming seasonal recipes. 

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What Vegetables Will Be In Season During May?

Arugula, asparagus, beets, bell peppers, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celeriac, celery, collard greens, cucumber, endive, fava beans, funnel, kale, leeks, parsnips, onions, peas, potatoes, radicchio, spinach, tomatoes, zucchini

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What Fruits Will There In Season During May? 

Apples, apricots, cantaloupe, cherries, grapefruit, nectarines, peaches, lemon, lime, mango, oranges, plums, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries

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Breakfast

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Blueberry Banana Pancakes

1 mashed ripe medium banana

⅔ cup almond Milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

¾ cup flour

1 teaspoon baking powder 

½ teaspoon cinnamon

⅛ teaspoon salt

¼ cup blueberries 

A few teaspoons coconut oil 

Maple syrup

Cinnamon Orange Granola

2 tsp orange zest

2 tbps sugar

4 cups oats

1 ½ cup almonds

1 tsp sea salt 

1 tsp ground cinnamon

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil (or melted coconut oil)

½ cup honey (or maple syrup)

1 tsp vanilla extract

¾ cup raisins

Blueberry Oatmeal Porridge

1 ¾ cups milk

1 cup oats 

2 tablespoon hemp seeds

⅛ teaspoon Himalayan salt

½ teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon

½ ripe banana mashed

1 cup blueberries

½ red ruby grapefruit peeled

½ teaspoon grapefruit zest

½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger

Maple syrup 

Avocado Egg Salad Sandwich

2 chopped hard boiled eggs 

2 chopped hard boiled egg whites

2 pitted and peeled small avocados

1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons chopped green onion

1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Salt and freshly ground black pepper 

Lunch: 

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Pea Asparagus Soup

6 slices whole grain bread

15 ounce can no salt chickpeas 

1 cup avocado

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 tablespoon cilantro

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

Cayenne pepper

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

4 peeled, seeded and diced tomatoes

4 cups tomato juice

14 leaves fresh basil

1 cup heavy whipping cream

½ cup butter

Salt and pepper 

Egg Zucchini Noodle Salad

1 tsp olive oil

1 spiralized zucchini

1 Egg

1/3 sliced avocado

Red pepper flakes

Salt and black pepper 

Strawberry Cucumber Spinach Salad

6 cups baby spinach

1 ½ cup English cucumbers 

1 cup strawberries

1 cubed sweet apple 

3 ounces feta cheese

¼ cup walnuts

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp dijon mustard

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp pure honey

Salt and pepper

Dinner: 

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Basil Pesto Chicken Pasta

For the Homemade Pesto:

2 cups fresh basil leaves

½ cup pine nuts

½ cup grated pecorino cheese or parmesan

1 peeled clove garlic

2 teaspoons lemon juice

2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Salt and pepper

For the Basil Pesto Chicken Pasta:

1 pound small pasta ziti, fusilli, or gemelli

2 cups shredded cooked chicken

Instant Pot Chicken Ramen 

1 lb chicken tenders or chicken breasts

1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil

4 cups chicken broth

2 cups water

4 eggs

3 packages ramen noodles without the seasoning bags 

Bok choy 

2 tablespoons soy sauce 

4 stalks scallion

Salt and pepper

Turkey Burger With Greek Yogurt Topping

1 pound ground turkey

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

2 teaspoons oregano leaves

1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 teaspoons olive oil

1/4 cup plain yogurt

Ground cumin

Salt and black pepper

4 whole wheat hamburger buns

Soy Chicken Skewers

250grams cubed chicken breast filet

½ cup soy sauce 

¼ cup honey

1 tbsp garlic 

Bamboo skewers

Snacks: 

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Lemon Oatmeal Muffins

​​1 cup old fashioned oats

1 cup whole wheat flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup butter melted

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 cup buttermilk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup blueberries

1 egg beaten

1/4 cup lemon juice 

1 lemon zest

Apple Pear Crisp

Unsalted butter, for greasing skillet

3 cups diced apples

3 cups  diced pears

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 Tablespoons white sugar

1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 cup old-fashioned oats

1 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 cup packed light brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Carrot Cake Energy Balls

3/4 cup peeled and finely shredded carrot 

1 cup packed pitted medjool dates

1 ¾ cups raw walnuts

2 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp sea salt

3/4 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1 pinch ground nutmeg

4-6 tbsp coconut flour 

Cherry Chocolate Smoothie

1 cup frozen and pitted cherries

1/2 banana

1 cup almond milk 

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1 packed cup fresh spinach

1 teaspoon chia seeds or ground flax 

Pinch of salt

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Natalie Knezic

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