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Spring Recipes

Spring is finally here, which means we can say goodbye to the dark and dreary days of winter and get excited for warmer weather and fresh produce! If you’re looking for the best spring recipes to try this March, April and May, you’ve come to the right place.

I rounded up some of my favourite breakfast, lunch and spring dinner ideas with this FREE meal prep plan. All these spring meal prep recipes are as delicious as they are healthy, and you’ll get all your ingredient prep done ahead of time so cooking the night of is super easy. Read on for all the spring recipes included in the meal prep plan!

The meal plan

Breakfast

Strawberry Baked Oatmeal Cups

40 minutes minutes

These Baked Oatmeal Cups are the perfect grab and go breakfast. Make a seasonal strawberry version or choose from 4 other tasty variations.

Make this recipe

Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 231mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 2195IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 1.7mg

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Lunch

Green Goddess Quinoa Salad

1 hour hour

Quinoa salads are full of protein! Make an easy green goddess version for spring or pick another one of the delicious flavours included in this post.

Make this recipe

Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 539mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1033IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 3mg

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Dinner #1

Creamy Coconut Carrot Ginger Soup {Vegan}

45 minutes minutes

This vegan Creamy Coconut Carrot Ginger Soup is so flavourful! You'll love it topped with easy homemade croutons or crispy chickpeas.

Make this recipe

Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 988mg | Potassium: 1005mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 38606IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 4mg

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Dinner #2

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Chicken

30 minutes minutes

This Strawberry Spinach Salad With Chicken is a super easy protein-packed meal complete with fresh strawberries and a 4-ingredient dressing.

Make this recipe

Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 346mg | Potassium: 1010mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3675IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 3mg

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Dinner #3

Baked Pesto Chicken Dinner {Sheet Pan}

40 minutes minutes

This cheesy Baked Pesto Chicken dinner with potatoes and salad is made on a sheet pan for easy cleanup. Plus, it’s ready in 40 minutes!

Make this recipe

Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 364mg | Potassium: 937mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1590IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 215mg | Iron: 2mg

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Dinner #4

Lighter Shrimp Pasta Primavera {30-Minute Meal}

30 minutes minutes

This Lighter Shrimp Pasta Primavera recipe is ready in just 30 minutes, made with fresh veggies, yummy shrimp and the creamiest sauce!

Make this recipe

Calories: 528kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 212mg | Sodium: 1253mg | Potassium: 956mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1088IU | Vitamin C: 104mg | Calcium: 339mg | Iron: 5mg

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Dinner #5

Sheet Pan Chicken and Asparagus

40 minutes minutes

This Sheet Pan Chicken and Asparagus recipe is great for meal prep. It’s Whole30 approved and is ready in less than 30 minutes!

Make this recipe

Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 7.4mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2.9mg

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What containers you need

I recommend getting an assortment of containers of different sizes with lids like thisAnchor Hocking set. You may want to purchase two sets, includingone with smaller containers. You can also use plastic orsilicone freezer bags, ormason jarsof different sizes.

The meal prep plan

Follow this prep ahead plan on Sunday in the order in which everything is listed (eg the rice gets prepped first, then veggies, sauces, cheeses and proteins last). You will then pull your prepped ingredients out for each night's recipe and cook the recipe fresh. This will cut your nightly cooking time in half!

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Strawberry baked oatmeal cups

  1. Make recipe as instructed. Reheat oatmeal cups in the microwave for 1 minute.

Green goddess quinoa salad

  1. Make recipe as instructed. Quinoa salad is typically eaten cold and will last in the fridge up to 5 days.

Creamy coconut carrot ginger soup

  1. Wash and cut 2 lbs carrots into 1-inch pieces, dice 1 yellow onion, and roughly peel and slice 1 tbsp gingerroot into 1/2 inch coins. Store altogether in a container with 4 whole garlic cloves.
  2. If making croutons: Chop baguette into 1 inch pieces and toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 clove minced garlic and season with salt and pepper. Spread out on a baking sheet and bake at 425 F for 5-7 minutes until golden and crisp. Remove from oven, toss with 1 tbsp chopped parsley and store in a container.

Strawberry spinach salad with chicken

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over med-high heat. Alternatively, preheat the BBQ to 425 F. Season 4 chicken cutlets with salt and pepper, then add to the pan, sautéeing for 6-7 minutes per side. If grilling, grill for 5 minutes per side. Once chicken has rested for 5 minutes, slice chicken against the grain and store in a container.
  2. Make the dressing by mixing together 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp dijon and 1 pinch of salt and pepper, storing in a mason jar.
  3. Thinly slice 1/2 lb strawberries and 1/2 red onion, storing in a container together.

Baked pesto chicken dinner

  1. Make the pesto if not using store bought by adding 2 cups basil, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp parmesan cheese, 2 cloves minced garlic and salt and pepper to a mini blender or Magic Bullet, blending until combined.
  2. Slice 2 cups baby potatoes in half then store in a container filled with water.
  3. Slice 2 plum tomatoes.
  4. Grate 1 cup mozzarella cheese.

Shrimp pasta primavera

  1. Mince garlic and chop red onion, storing in a container.
  2. Chop 1 head broccoli, storing in a container.
  3. Zest lemon then juice it. Store zest and juice separately.
  4. Grate 2/3 cup parmesan cheese.

Sheet pan chicken & asparagus

  1. In a small container, mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 4 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp parsley and 1/2 tsp dried rosemary together.
  2. Quarter 1 cup baby potatoes, storing in a container filled with water.
  3. Trim ends of 1 bunch asparagus.

Grocery list

Here is your grocery list. What I recommend you do is copy and paste this list into a Word doc and then erase the items you already have on hand. I know it looks like a long list but I've included everything except for salt and pepper.

If you have a well-stocked kitchen, then you will be able to strike most pantry staples off the list, such as the spices, oils, broth and condiments; possibly even butter, eggs, onions and milk as well!

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  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 2tbspbutter
  • 6 tbsp lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 17 cloves garlic
  • 1/2tspdried rosemary
  • 1/2tspred chili flakes
  • 4cupsstrawberries
  • 1bunchasparagus
  • 2plum tomatoes
  • 3cupsbaby potatoes
  • 5 ozspring mix or arugula
  • 5ozcontainer baby spinach
  • 11/2 head broccoli
  • 1/2cupedamame
  • 1/2cupcucumber
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 2lbcarrots
  • 1 bunch parsley
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro
  • 1 bunch green onions
  • 2 1/2cupsbasil leaves
  • 1tbspgingerroot
  • 2tbspred wine vinegar
  • 1cupquinoa
  • 1lbspaghetti
  • 1/2cupfrozen peas
  • 1/2cupsundried tomatoes
  • 1tbspred curry paste (optional for carrot soup)
  • 2cupsvegetable broth
  • 1smallbaguetteor half regular size baguette
  • 12chicken cutlets (or 6 chicken breasts sliced in half lengthwise)
  • 1lbfrozen shrimp
  • 1cupmozzarella cheese
  • 1 cupparmesan cheese
  • 1/2cupfeta or goat cheese
  • 1/4cupsliced almonds or walnuts
  • 2tbspred wine vinegar
  • 1tbsphoney
  • 1tspdijon mustard
  • 396mLcan full-fat coconut milk
  • 1tbspflour
  • 2cupsalmond or coconut milk
  • 1/2cup2% milk
  • 2tbspcoconut oil
  • 2eggs
  • 2 1/2cupsrolled oats
  • 1tspbaking powder
  • 1/4cupmaple syrup`
  • 1tbspvanilla

More easy spring recipes

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  • Carrot Cake Overnight Oats {Healthy + Meal Prep}

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Created by Taylor Stinson

Hey there, my name's Taylor! I’m the founder of The Girl on Bloor, a food blog where I share healthy meal prep recipes for busy people. I'm a busy city girl living in downtown Toronto on (you guessed it!) Bloor Street. I've got 10 years experience meal prepping, along with a Master's degree in journalism, and you can find my work across the internet featured on publications such as Buzzfeed, HuffPost, Women's Health, Reader's Digest and more. I also run the awesome 5-Day Meal Prep Challenge, which is a free email course and Facebook group where I share my meal planning strategies and easy meal prep tips and recipes. Be sure to check out my free beginner’s guide to meal prep and follow me on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram to get my latest recipes and meal prep tips!

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