What's in Season: Winter Produce Guide

In September, we talked about when different fruits and vegetables are in season and shared a reference guide for fall produce. Well, winter is here and it's time to start thinking about what the best produce is for the next few months. Most people don’t think of winter as being a great time to enjoy produce, but the truth is that there are a number of fruits and vegetables that are great even during the colder months. In fact, the seasonality of fruits during the winter might just surprise you. Check out our winter produce guide that you can enjoy when the days are short:

• Apples: Caramel Apple Cider
• Bananas: Banana Bread French Toast
• Broccoli: Toasted Almond & Broccoli Soup 
• Butternut Squash: Creamy Butternut Squash Soup 
• Cabbage: Cran-Razz Fusion
• Carrots: Immune-Boosting Smoothie or Creamy Carrot Coconut Soup
• Celery: Tomato Vegetable Juice
• Collard Greens: Basic Green Thickie
• Garlic: Garlic Cheddar Biscuits
• Grapefruit: Ruby Poppy Dressing
• Grapes: Vanilla Chia Pudding
• Honeydew Melon
• Kale: Chocolate Kale Smoothie
• Leeks: Creamy Potato-Leek Soup
• Lemons: Glazed Lemon Bread
• Mushrooms: Kale & Mushroom Stroganoff
• Onions: Cauliflower Cheddar Bisque
• Oranges: Speedy Wassail
• Parsnips: Parsnip Soup
• Pears: Gluten-Free Pear and Pecan Muffins
• Pineapple: Piña Colada
• Potatoes: Vegan Macaroni and Cheese
• Sweet Potatoes: Smoky Sweet Potato & Bacon Soup
• Yams: Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Be sure to check out our Spring Produce Guide. Resources: USDA Seasonal Produce Guide, A Guide to Buying Fruits and Vegetables