Spring is the time where I get really excited about fruits and vegetables! Their rainbow of color represents antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that can fuel my body. Sometimes, fruits and veggies get a lot of fuss surrounding them. I personally don’t get it because I could eat a vat of them and be completely happy. I do have one child who doesn’t feel like me, so I understand people can have a hard time. Rainbows make everyone happy, so I wanted to shine some light on different ways to eat the rainbow and encourage you to dig in to all those delicious nutrients that can help protect from disease!
March is also National Nutrition Month, so I enlisted the help of my dietitian friends to help me out! Check out all their delicious ways to eat the rainbow!
Matcha Rainbow Overnight Oats by Abbey’s Kitchen
Rainbow Grilled Veggie Skewers by Emily Kyle Nutrition
Rainbow Flatbread Pizza by The Nutritionist Reviews
The Easiest Vegetarian Black Bean Tacos by Rebecca at Nourish Nutrition Co.
Thai Inspired Salmon Salad with Chili Garlic Dressing by Gabriella Vetere
Rainbow Rotisserie Chicken Salad by The Spicy RD
Middle Eastern Inspired Veggie Bowls by Edwina Clark
EAT RED!
Red Velvet Smoothie Bowl by Kara Lydon
Strawberry Toast 4 Ways by Jenna Braddock
Strawberry Banana Smoothie by Nourished Simply
Sweetheart Fruit Salad by Jenny Shea Rawn
Classic Tomato Soup by Sharon Palmer
No Bake Almond Bars with Berry Chia Jam by One Hungry Bunny
Slow Roasted Tomato Basil Soup by Erica Julson
Need more ideas on eating RED, check out Kelli’s ideas on Hungry Hobby!
EAT ORANGE!
Roasted Butternut Squash with Pomegranate Sauce by Amy Gorin
Sweet Peach Mango Pistachio Frozen Yogurt Bark by Gretchen – Kumquat Blog
Healthy Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream by Euphoria Nutrition
Honey Mustard Carrots by Snacking in Sneakers
Orange Energizing Juice by Erica Julson
Pumpkin Spice Smoothie by Elizabeth Ward
Eat Yellow!
Tandoori Roasted Cashew Gobi (Cauliflower) by Shahzadi Devje
Mini Spinach & Sweet Potato Frittata by Create Kids Club
Curried Pineapple Coconut Ambercup Squash Soup by Euphoria Nutrition
Banana Pineapple Ice Cream by Nourished Simply
How to Bake Spaghetti Squash by Create Kids Club
Cantaloupe Banana Nice Cream by KISS in the Kitchen
Eat Green!
Green Posole with Shredded Chicken by Erica Julson
Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad by One Hungry Bunny
Dill Pickle Zucchini Chips by Euphoria Nutrition
8 Ingredient Green Quinoa Salad by C it Nutritionally
Cold Cucumber Avocado Soup by Sharon Palmer
Edamame Avocado Hummus by RDelicious Kitchen
Eat Blue!
Wild Blueberry Overnight Waffle Bake by KISS in the Kitchen
Wild Blueberry Peanut Butter Smoothie by Amy Gorin
Elsa’s FROZEN Blueberry Yogurt Snowballs by Supermarket Nutrition
Blueberry Spinach Smoothie by Create Kids Club
Eat Purple!
Purple Sweet Potato Brownies by Sharon Palmer
Roasted Beet and Wine Penne by Euphoria Nutrition
Roasted Beet Pesto and Greens Pasta Toss by One Hungry Bunny
With all these options, there is no way you can’t find a way to eat the rainbow! Enjoy!
Author: Betsy Ramirez
Betsy is a registered dietitian/nutritionist, homeschool mom, & fairy tale junkie, who loves getting crafty. Being on my bike and lifting weights are my therapy. Thinking outside the box is my jam!
Look at all of that color!! These all look incredible and perfect for spring. Thanks for including my Pumpkin Spice Banana Ice Cream
Don’t you love it?! Thanks for contributing, Charlene!
This is one of the prettiest roundups I’ve ever seen! Thanks so much for including me!
Thank you so much, Shannon! I appreciate you contributing to encourage more colors on people’s plates!
This is such a fun and nutrient dense post! Can’t wait to share with my clients who are parents 🙂
Thanks, Kelly! Glad you can use it.
Love this post! Making healthy food look good makes such a difference…especially when trying to win kids over. 🙂
Thank you so much, Emily!
YUM LOVE THIS!
Thanks so much, Kelli!
These pictures are stunning. What a great idea for a post!
Thank you, Elissa! So glad you like it!
This is such a fun list! Now the only problem is where to start?!?
So many good ones to choose from! Thanks, Kristina!