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!
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!
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
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
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)
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!