30 seasonal recipes to cook in April

The time has come: time to celebrate the new month with 30 delicious, seasonal recipes to cook at home in April! If you’re as spring-ready as I am, get ready for recipes using fruits, veggies, and plenty of pantry staples to make salads, easy dinners, and some incredible baked treats.

Many of the ingredients, especially the products, are easy to swap out with what you have on hand, so don’t hesitate to adapt! Simpler ingredients like frozen veggies are perfect for some of these delicious dinner recipes.

Also, consider this your little preview of the Easter menu and stay tuned for more Easter inspo in a few days!

Collage of healthy seasonal recipes for April cooking

What’s in season in April?

If they’re available at your local grocery store, grab some of those extra fruits and veggies this month! These can easily be exchanged for other greens and also produce items.

PS Did you know that we have special ingredient pages? YES! Click on any of the product names above to view all of these recipes, or go to our recipe index to filter even more.

You will find 30 seasonal recipes to try every day in April. Anything from a filling breakfast, anything carrot cake flavored (of course), one-pan meals for weeknights, and tons of yummy treats to keep you baking all month long.

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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. Have fun with xoxo!

Carrot cake baked oatmeal cups on a wire rack

Breakfast

Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal Cups

Spinach and Goat Cheese Quiche with a Sweet Potato Crust

Grandma’s Healthy Bran Muffins

Vegan banana bread cinnamon rolls

Carrot Pie Smoothie

Healthier Carrot Cake Banana Bread with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Spicy chicken sausage, egg and cheese muffins

Baked oatmeal with lemon poppy seeds and blueberries

roasted vegetable quinoa salad in one Bowl

Lunch

Roasted Vegetable, Chickpea and Pesto Quinoa Salad

Avocado Buffalo Chickpea Salad Wraps

BBQ ranch chicken quinoa bowls

All Spring Greens Salad with Basil Lemon Vinaigrette

Greek chicken salad in a glass

15 Minute Healthy Moroccan Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

Cashew Crunch Grated Brussels Sprouts Salad

healthy sweet and sour Chicken stir fry with broccoli and pineapple on a plate

Dinner & Side Dishes

Sweet and Sour Pineapple Broccoli Chicken Skillet

Roasted Vegetable Rainbow Pasta with Cashew Pesto + Goat Cheese

Buffalo Tuna Melt-Stuffed Peppers

Maple glazed carrots, goat cheese and pistachios

Freezer friendly Green Chile Chicken Burritos

The best garlic bread you will ever eat

Bacon Parmesan Brussels Sprouts Spaghetti

A Pan Green Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo Verde)

Healthy Lemon Blueberry Zucchini Cake cut into nine slices and topped with frosting

Snacks & Treats

Lemon Blueberry Zucchini Cake with Lemon Glaze

The Best Healthy Carrot Cake You’ll Ever Eat (gluten-free and paleo-friendly!)

Chocolate dipped peanut butter cookies with toffee and shredded pretzels

Healthy 4-ingredient Reese Eggs

Roasted grape and brie crostini with honey and sea salt

Grain free biscuits for birthday cakes

Damn good Paleo Chocolate Chunk Tahini Cookies

No-Flour Black Bean Brownie Muffins

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. Have fun with xoxo!



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