What's in Season: Our Favorite Summer Produce

As the weather heats up and summer break begins, there’s no better time to introduce your little ones to the season’s best flavors. Whether you have a baby at home or a high-energy toddler at summer camp, here are creative ways to transform six seasonal fruits and veggies into delish, summery treats!

Note: Please ensure that these snacks are appropriate for your child's age and dietary needs. Be mindful of food size and texture, cutting them into age-appropriate pieces when necessary to minimize choking hazards. Always supervise your child while they eat. Learn more about choking hazards here.

6 Summer Fruits & Veggies and Baby- & Kid-Friendly Ways to Serve Them

1. Cherries

Bursting with antioxidants, cherries are a crimson summer superfood.

Toddler-Friendly Idea: Pine-Apple Berry Punch Smart Blend: Fruit punch flavor, plus Omega 3s and choline—ingredients known to help support brain health.

Kid-Friendly Idea: Apple, Cherry & Elderberry Immunity Blend: This vibrant blend features cherry, elderberry, apple, and probiotics, which help boost beneficial gut bacteria. 

2. Watermelon

Refreshing and hydrating, watermelon is the perfect juicy summer fruit.

Baby-Friendly Idea: Blend cubed watermelon and steamed beets for a smooth, pink puree that's perfect for starting solids.

Kid-Friendly Idea: Freeze watermelon chunks on popsicle sticks for a cool, tasty summer snack.

3. Bell Peppers

Bright bell peppers add crunch and flavor while offering a nice source of vitamin C.

Baby-Friendly Idea: Veggie Burrito Bowl Meal Starter: Cumin and cilantro add extra oomph to sweet potato, red pepper, and black bean with fat from avocado oil. Cook then blend, mash, or serve as is!

Kid-Friendly Idea: Fill mini bell peppers with cream cheese, cottage cheese, hummus, or any of your little one's favorite dips for a quick, easy snack.

4. Peaches

Sweet, fuzzy peaches are in season come summer and contain vitamin C and potassium.

Baby-Friendly Idea: Peach & Carrot Purée: A nourishing combo that’s super easy to make at home. Simply steam your carrots, dice your peaches, and purée until smooth!

Kid-Friendly Idea: Grilled Peach Kebabs: Grill peach chunks and alternate with berries on a skewer for a fun finger food.

5. Zucchini

Mild and versatile zucchini is perfect for blending into recipes or letting it be the star of the show.

Baby-Friendly Idea: Peas Pass the Greens Meal Starter: A frozen, nutrition-packed plant-rich meal for easy meal time with peas, zucchini, basil, and avocado oil. Can be served as a purée, mash, or finger food!

Kid-Friendly Idea: Pea and Zucchini Fritters: Using the same meal mentioned above, these fritters combine flavorful veggies with a satisfying crunch. Serve with your child's favorite dipping sauce!

6. Berries

Blueberries, raspberries, blackberries—all types of antioxidant-containing berries are in season!

Baby-Friendly Idea: Apple, Sweet Potato, Blueberry & Coconut Milk Fruit & Veggie Blend: A creamy, delicious, blueberry-forward blend.

Kid-Friendly Idea: Strawberry Refrigerated Oat Bar: Great on the go, with a no-sugar-added‡ drizzle.

‡Not a low-calorie food.