Fruit and vegetables in every meal with inspiration from breakfast to dinner
2 October 2025
Fruit and vegetables make every meal tastier, more colourful and healthier. Yet many people still do not eat the recommended amount per day. It can be easier than you think! By incorporating fruit and vegetables in all meals, from breakfast to dinner, you will go a long way. In the run-up to National Fruit and Vegetable Day (9 October), we inspire you to incorporate more fruit and vegetables in your meals. In this blog, we share some delicious recipes that show how versatile and easy it can be.
Breakfast
Start your day with a serving of vitamins and fibre and give yourself instant energy to start well. Adding fruit or vegetables to your breakfast will always get you off to a good, healthy start.
- Pear granola - crunchy granola with diced pears, seeds and oatmeal, delicious paired with yoghurt.
- Green smoothie of kale, lime and cucumber - a refreshing blend of fruit and vegetables, perfect as a quick breakfast or on the go.
- Sweet breakfast muffins with banana, kiwi and grapes - fruity muffins you can bake in advance, so all you have to do in the morning is grab and enjoy.
Lunch
Add colour, flavour and satisfaction to your lunch with vegetables and fruit in every bite. These three recipes show you how to make a varied, nutritious lunch that is also delicious to eat.
- Meditteranean salad with radish - with radish, carrot, spinach, mint and chicken breast, the salad is crunchy, fresh and full of texture.
- Omelette with broccoli and goat cheese - richly filled with a variety of vegetables, giving you a warm, filling yet light meal to put on the table or take away.
- Wholemeal bun with beetroot salad - a tasty way to make your lunch greener.
Dinner
Let the fruit and vegetables on your plate shine in your dinner. These dishes prove that a simple side dish or a less familiar vegetable can be surprisingly tasty and take your meal to the next level.
- Andalusian green beans - green beans with tomato, garlic, thyme, parsley and ham, delicious with unsalted cashew nuts and potatoes.
- Turnip with apple - sweet apple and fresh orange combined with soft turnip. Surprisingly fruity and savoury at the same time.
- Sicilian leeks - leeks marinated with orange, vinegar, sultanas and pine nuts. A soft, sweet preparation that you really enjoy.
Dessert
End your meal with something sweet that still remains light. These desserts bring in plenty of fruit, providing flavour, colour and a healthy finish.
- Kiwifruit compote with cottage cheese - a fresh compote of kiwi, strawberries, orange and sultanas, served with low-fat cottage cheese and fruit muesli. Quick to prepare and perfect for ending the day without feeling heavy.
- Tangerine dessert - tangerines with cottage cheese and a hint of vanilla. A light sweet treat with the juicy freshness of citrus.
- Kiwi and grape dessert - cubes of kiwi and grapes mixed with orange juice, topped with crunchy granola. Delicious to enjoy as the last course.