The days may seem like they’re blurring together but April has arrived and so have these delicious, seasonal recipes to cook during the new month. This month’s recipes are filled with fruits, veggies, and plenty of pantry staples to make salads, easy dinners and some incredible baked treats.
Many of the ingredients, especially the produce, are easy to swap with what you have on-hand so feel free to customize! Simpler ingredients like frozen veggies will be perfect in some of these delicious dinner recipes.
What’s in season in April?
If they’re available in your local grocery store, grab some of these extra fruits & veggies this month! These can easily be swapped for other greens and produce items as well.
P.S. did you know we have dedicated ingredient pages? YES! Click any of the produce names above to see all of those recipes, or head to our Recipe Index to filter by even more.
You’ll find 30 delicious, seasonal recipes to cook for each day in April. Everything from filling breakfast, carrot cake flavored everything (of course), one pan meals for weeknights and tons of yummy treats for you to get your bake on all month long.
If you make any of these seasonal spring recipes in April, be sure to leave a comment and let me know how you liked it! You can also share a photo of your creation on Instagram with the hashtag #ambitiouskitchen. Enjoy xoxo!
Breakfast
Carrot Cake Pancakes (gluten free + dairy free!)
Spinach & Goat Cheese Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust
Best Ever Healthy Banana Bread Recipe
Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal Cups
Snickerdoodle Tahini Date Smoothie
Healthier Carrot Cake Banana Bread with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
Savory Chicken Sausage, Egg and Cheese Muffins (keto + low carb)
Vegan Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls
Lunch
Everything Spring Green Salad with Basil Lemon Vinaigrette
Vegan Curried Broccoli Chickpea Salad
Vegan Pecan Apple Chickpea Salad Wraps
Vegan Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl with Orange Sesame Almond Butter Dressing
Cheesy Chicken Quinoa Enchilada Meatloaf Muffins
Dinner & Sides
Sheet Pan Kickin’ Curry Honey Mustard Chicken & Veggies
Incredible Caramelized Onion Spinach Chicken Pasta Bake
Damn Good Salmon Taco Bowls For Two
Stovetop Southwest Tuna Mac and Cheese
How to Make an Easy Roasted Chicken
Sesame Garlic Roasted Asparagus
30-Minute Sesame Chicken Green Bean Stir Fry
Maple Glazed Carrots with Goat Cheese & Pistachios
Snacks & Treats
The Best Healthy Carrot Cake You’ll Ever Eat (gluten free & paleo-friendly!)
Healthy 4 Ingredient Reese’s Eggs
Healthy Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
Blueberry Pie Bars with Oatmeal Crumble (vegan & gluten free)
Flourless Paleo Chocolate Almond Butter Cookies
Vegan No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
If you make any of these seasonal spring recipes, be sure to leave a comment and let me know how you liked it! You can also share a photo of your creation on Instagram with the hashtag #ambitiouskitchen. Enjoy xoxo!
