25 Recipes That Will Get Your Kids Excited About Spring Produce

Looking for recipes that will get your kids excited about spring produce? Feeding your family naturally gets a little easier when fresh fruits and veggies are in season—and spring is full of fun options to try.

These simple, kid-friendly recipes are a great way to make healthy food feel exciting (and even a little fun). Whether you have a picky eater or a little helper who loves being in the kitchen, there’s something here for everyone. Each recipe is linked so that you can check it out quickly, and the ingredients are easy to find this time of year.

These ideas are perfect for busy homeschool days or weekend meals. They’re colorful, fresh, and just right for spring.

Collage of colorful kid-friendly spring recipes including veggie wraps, smoothies, pasta salad, and fruit bowls, with text that reads “25 Quick & Easy Kid-Friendly Recipes to Get Kids Excited About Spring Produce – homeschoolhappiness.com.”

Kid-Approved Recipes with Fresh Fruits & Veggies

Spring is a great time to mix things up in the kitchen, and these kid-friendly spring recipes make it easy to do just that. Each one uses fresh, seasonal produce in a simple and fun way for kids. You don’t need anything fancy—just a few ingredients and a little time. Click through to see the recipe and try the ones that sound good to your family.

Rainbow Veggie Wraps

These rainbow veggie wraps are a fun and easy way to help kids try a variety of colorful vegetables. They’re great for little hands to help make, and you can mix and match whatever veggies you have. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner!

Colorful veggie pinwheel wraps made with tortillas and fresh spring vegetables on various plates.

Strawberry Spinach Smoothies

These strawberry spinach smoothies are sweet, creamy, and packed with goodness. The strawberries add natural sweetness, and the spinach blends right in—most kids won’t even notice it’s there! It’s a quick snack or breakfast you can feel good about serving.

Veggie-Packed Muffins and Mini Loaves

These carrot muffins and zucchini mini loaves are a cozy way to add veggies to your child’s day. They’re lightly sweet, easy to bake, and perfect for breakfast or snack time. Kids can help stir the batter or line the muffin tin, making it a fun kitchen activity too.

Carrot muffins and zucchini mini loaves baked in tins and cooling on racks, some with chocolate chips.

Spring Veggie Pasta Salad

This cold pasta salad is light, colorful, and full of spring veggies like peas, cherry tomatoes, and asparagus. It’s easy to make ahead and works well for lunch or dinner. Kids can help by stirring ingredients or picking which veggies to try.

Spring pasta salads with rotini, fresh vegetables like peas, asparagus, peppers, and herbs in bowls.

Fruit Skewers or Fruit Salad with a Yogurt Dip

These fruit skewers are a fun, hands-on snack that kids love to build themselves. Try spring fruits like strawberries, kiwi, and blueberries, and pair them with a simple yogurt dip. It’s a great way to make fresh fruit feel extra special.

Fruit skewers and fruit salads made with grapes, berries, melon, and yogurt dip, arranged in bowls and plates.

Mini Garden Pizzas

These mini garden pizzas are made on pita bread or English muffins, and kids can add their favorite veggie toppings—spinach, bell peppers, mushrooms—whatever you have on hand. It’s a quick meal idea and a fun way to get kids involved in making their own food.

Mini veggie pizzas made with flatbread or crust, topped with colorful spring vegetables and shredded cheese.

FAQs About Spring Produce Recipes for Kids

What if my child is a picky eater and doesn’t like vegetables?

Totally normal! Start small and keep it low-pressure. Let your child help wash or stir the veggies—they’re more likely to taste something they helped make. You can also try recipes where veggies are blended in (like smoothies or muffins) to ease them in.

Can I use frozen or canned veggies instead of fresh spring produce?

Yes, absolutely. Fresh is great when it’s available, but frozen peas, spinach, or even canned corn can work just fine in most recipes. Just make sure to drain and rinse canned veggies to remove extra salt.

How can I make these recipes part of our homeschool day?

You can turn cooking into a hands-on learning activity! Talk about colors, practice counting or measuring, and ask your child to help read the recipe. It’s a fun way to build life skills while spending time together.

Spring produce brings so many fun, fresh options to the table—and it’s a great time to help kids explore new foods in simple, hands-on ways. These recipes that will get your kids excited about spring produce make it easy to include more fruits and veggies in your family’s meals without a lot of extra work. Whether you’re blending up smoothies, baking muffins, or letting your kids build their own wraps, each one supports healthy habits and builds confidence in the kitchen.

Trying just one or two ideas can make mealtime feel more fun and less of a struggle. With a little creativity, even picky eaters might surprise you!

Tara H.

Hi, I’m Tara—mom of three, former teacher, and now full-time homeschooler. After years in both preschool and public school classrooms, I brought the learning home and never looked back. At Homeschool Happiness, I share real-life tips, simple activities, and encouragement to help you create a homeschool life that feels good for your family—one filled with connection, laughter, and meaningful moments. We’re in this together!