~ These 14 easy, fresh strawberry recipes are perfect for celebrating summer’s long-awaited strawberry season. We also enjoy these recipes year-round — they work beautifully with grocery-store berries too. ~
There’s nothing quite like a perfectly ripe, juicy strawberry picked in warm summer sunshine. Baskets of shiny red berries at the farmers’ market are a reminder to enjoy strawberries in all kinds of simple, delicious ways.
I can’t get enough of them and always look for fresh ideas to work strawberries into breakfasts, snacks, desserts and even sandwiches.
As we head into strawberry season, here are some favorite fresh strawberry recipes — mostly quick, ingredient-light ideas that are ideal for lazy summer days when you want big flavor without a lot of fuss.
Some of these recipes put strawberries front and center. Others — like the fruit dips — are perfect accompaniments that let strawberries shine alongside other summer fruit. And if you love strawberries year-round, you’ll be pleased: we tested these recipes with grocery-store berries as well, and they’re still excellent.
With fresh strawberries in your kitchen you’ve got dozens of tasty options. Below is a curated list of recipes and ideas, each offering a different way to enjoy strawberries from morning to dessert.
Fresh Strawberry Recipes
Strawberry Sundae Yogurt Ice Pops
Homemade popsicles packed with fresh strawberries and chocolate pieces — like portable strawberry sundaes. Refreshing, indulgent and nutritious.
Strawberry-Peanut Butter Quesadillas
Crispy quesadillas filled with warm peanut butter, ripe strawberries, crunchy almonds and sweet coconut — a hit with kids and adults alike.
Double Chocolate Muffins with Fresh Strawberries
Rich chocolate muffins studded with juicy strawberries. Decadent but made with whole grains and less fat than typical muffins — great for snacks or make-ahead breakfasts.
Chocolate-Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwiches
Turn muffins into fun ice cream sandwiches for an easy dessert — one batch yields two tasty treats in one.
Classic Strawberry Banana Smoothie
A cool, refreshing smoothie with big strawberry flavor. Ready in minutes with pantry staples — perfect for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up.
PB&J Pinwheel Sandwich Kabobs
A fun kids’ lunch: peanut butter and jelly roll-ups skewered with fresh fruit. Cut strawberries into heart shapes for an extra-special touch; nut-free alternatives included.
Stuffed French Toast Breakfast Casserole
A make-ahead family favorite with strawberry jelly and plenty of fresh berries. Easy to prepare the night before for holiday brunches or lazy weekends.
4-Ingredient Strawberries and Cream Topping
Just four ingredients make a creamy, strawberry-forward topping that stores in the fridge. A healthier way to dress up pancakes, waffles and French toast.
5 Showstopper Red, White and Blue Fruit Salads
Use strawberries to create a patriotic flag-style fruit salad and four other festive fruit salad ideas — perfect for Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day and summer gatherings.
Banana Split Grilled Dessert Nachos
Fresh strawberries combine with bananas, pineapple and chocolate in a playful grilled dessert that’s sure to disappear fast at your next cookout.
How to Make Fruit Bouquets and Fruit Kabobs
Strawberries make fruit bouquets and kabobs look stunning. Find tips and ideas to dress up fruit trays or serve fruit skewers as appetizers or desserts.
3-Ingredient Chocolate Dip
A simple chocolate dip to serve warm like fondue or at room temperature. It’s the perfect companion for a bowl of fresh strawberries.
Healthy Sugared-Vanilla Yogurt Fruit Dip
A quick four-ingredient yogurt dip that’s a healthier alternative to many fruit dips — delicious with strawberries and other fresh fruit.
Chia Pudding with Coconut Milk and Berries
A power breakfast inspired by popular superfood bowls. Top with plenty of fresh strawberries, blueberries and sliced banana for a filling, nutritious start to the day.
Happy strawberry season, friends! I hope these recipes inspire you to celebrate strawberries in new, scrumptious ways.