10 Spring Recipes for Your Sunny-Day Appetite

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Spring isn’t the time for heavy meals or boring bites—it’s your official invitation to eat like the sun’s always shining. We’re talking Coconut Cream Bars that taste like a vacation, White Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes that flirt with your sweet tooth, and Kale Caesar Pasta Salad that somehow makes greens feel indulgent. Got five minutes and no motivation? Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans are your lazy-day lifesaver. And don’t even get us started on Collard Green Spring Rolls + Sunflower Butter Dipping Sauce—yes, they’re just as extra as they sound. Toss in a Chickpea Sunflower Sandwich for peak plant-powered energy and round things out with Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust, because balance, right? Let’s get into these bright, bold, and wildly snackable spring recipes.

Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans

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air fryer frozen green beans.
Photo credit: The Big Man’s World

These air fryer frozen green beans are a simple and delicious side dish that cooks in under 10 minutes! Made with minimal ingredients, they’re a healthy and flavorful option for any meal. Plus, they cater to a variety of dietary needs, including gluten-free, keto, paleo, and vegan!
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Coconut Cream Bars

Two coconut cream bars stacked on top of each other, with the top bar missing a bite.
Photo credit: Sugar Spun Run

These coconut cream bars feature a soft, buttery cookie base that’s topped with a light coconut frosting and toasted coconut. Quick and easy to make, they’re perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!
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Bulgur Salad

Closeup view of Bulgur Salad
Photo credit: Chelsea’s Messy Apron

This Bulgur Salad is bursting with flavor and texture! A lemon-mint dressing complements the fresh veggies, apricots, pistachios, and feta cheese. It’s a quick and healthy recipe that is perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Kale Caesar Pasta Salad

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This Kale Caesar Pasta Salad is a fresh take on a classic, using just five ingredients! The sweetness of roasted tomatoes complements the traditional Caesar flavors, all tossed with farfalle pasta and kale. It’s a quick and healthy dish perfect as a main course or a side!
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Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust

stack of lemon bars with shortbread crust
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

These lemon bars are the perfect balance of tangy and sweet, with an easy shortbread crust and thick lemon curd filling. Each bite is like a burst of sunshine! Whip up a batch for a delightful treat that everyone will love.
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White Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes

Cupcakes topped with pink frosting and white chocolate-dipped strawberries sit on a wooden slab. The cupcakes have pink wrappers and are arranged in rows, highlighting their decorative toppings and texture.
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

These White Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes by Sally’s Baking Recipes are the perfect treat for any occasion! Made with real strawberries and white chocolate, these cupcakes are soft, moist, and bursting with flavor. They’re also nut-free, making them a great option for those with allergies.
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Collard Green Spring Rolls + Sunflower Butter Dipping Sauce

Big wood bowl filled with Collard Green, Veggie, + Tofu Spring Rolls and Sunbutter Dipping Sauce
Photo credit: Minimalist Baker

These Collard Green Spring Rolls with Sunflower Butter Dipping Sauce are a fresh and vibrant meal option. Packed with tofu and colorful veggies, these rolls are dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan. The creamy sunflower butter dipping sauce adds a delicious, nutty flavor that perfectly complements the crisp vegetables.
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Whole Wheat Apple Oatmeal Cookies with Peanut Butter Glaze

drizzling peanut butter glaze on apple oatmeal cookies
Photo credit: Ambitious Kitchen

These healthier cinnamon apple oatmeal cookies are the perfect fall treat. Topped with a creamy peanut butter glaze, these cookies are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. You won’t be able to stop at just one!
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Chickpea Sunflower Sandwich

Chickpea Sunflower Sandwich for a simple and healthy vegan lunch
Photo credit: Minimalist Baker

This hearty Chickpea Sunflower Sandwich is the perfect vegan and gluten-free lunch option. Packed with protein and flavor from sunflower seeds, dill, and a touch of maple syrup, it’s a satisfying and quick meal. Customize it with your favorite toppings like avocado, tomato, and lettuce for a delicious and healthy sandwich.
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7-Ingredient Vegan Cheesecakes

Cutting board filled with delicious Vegan Mini Cheesecakes made with blueberries and caramel
Photo credit: Minimalist Baker

These 7-Ingredient Vegan Cheesecakes are a delicious and easy dessert that everyone will love! They’re no-bake, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free, making them a healthy and guilt-free treat. Top with your favorite fruit or a drizzle of bourbon caramel sauce for an extra special touch.
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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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