Welcome to the third installment in our America’s Home Orchards series! This time, we’re taking a delicious turn, creating a week-long meal plan that will inspire you to incorporate fresh fruits into every meal of your day. From breakfast to dessert, this plan celebrates the bounty of home orchards and the joy of eating more fruit.

Day 1: Start Sweet and Simple

Breakfast: Banana walnut oatmeal with a drizzle of maple syrup.
Lunch: Spinach salad with mandarin orange slices, avocado, and a raspberry vinaigrette.
Snack: Apple slices with almond butter.
Dinner: Grilled chicken with a peach and mango salsa, served alongside wild rice.
Dessert: Baked pears with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Day 2: Tropical Temptations

Breakfast: Pineapple and coconut smoothie bowl topped with granola and chia seeds.
Lunch: Turkey and cranberry sandwich on whole-grain bread.
Snack: Orange wedges and a handful of pistachios.
Dinner: Shrimp stir-fry with pineapple chunks and bell peppers over jasmine rice.
Dessert: Mango sorbet with fresh berries.

Day 3: Berry Bliss

Breakfast: Greek yogurt parfait with layers of blueberries, strawberries, and granola.
Lunch: Mixed greens with grilled salmon, blackberries, and a lemon-honey dressing.
Snack: A bowl of cherries.
Dinner: Pork tenderloin with a cranberry glaze, paired with roasted sweet potatoes.
Dessert: Mixed berry crumble with a hint of vanilla.

Day 4: Citrus Celebration

Breakfast: Fresh orange juice, scrambled eggs, and toast with a grapefruit marmalade.
Lunch: Grilled chicken wrap with a citrus slaw featuring lime and orange segments.
Snack: Clementines and dark chocolate squares.
Dinner: Lemon herb roasted salmon with quinoa and a side of sautéed spinach.
Dessert: Lemon bars dusted with powdered sugar.

Day 5: Orchard Originals

Breakfast: Warm apple and cinnamon pancakes with a drizzle of honey.
Lunch: Quinoa salad with diced apricots, almonds, and a citrus vinaigrette.
Snack: Sliced pears with sharp cheddar cheese.
Dinner: Roasted duck breast with a cherry reduction sauce, served with mashed potatoes.
Dessert: Plum tart with a flaky crust.

Day 6: Exotic Explorations

Breakfast: Toasted bagel with cream cheese and fig preserves.
Lunch: Thai papaya salad with grilled shrimp.
Snack: Papaya slices with a squeeze of lime.
Dinner: Moroccan-style lamb tagine with dried apricots and almonds.
Dessert: Caramelized plantains with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Day 7: Finale of Freshness

Breakfast: Avocado toast with pomegranate seeds and a poached egg.
Lunch: Hearty chicken and pear soup with crusty bread.
Snack: Frozen grapes.
Dinner: Herb-crusted pork chops with roasted apples and a side of sautéed kale.
Dessert: Fresh fruit salad with a honey-lime dressing.

Get Inspired and Share Your Story!

Eating more fruit doesn’t just add color to your plate—it brings fresh flavors, exciting textures, and a boost of vitamins to your meals. We hope this seven-day plan inspires you to explore the bounty of your home orchard or local farmers’ market.

Have you found creative ways to incorporate fruit into your family’s meals? Share your favorite recipes and meal ideas in the comments below. We’d love to hear how fruit is brightening up your dining table and nourishing your loved ones. Let’s celebrate the sweet, tangy, and juicy joys of fresh fruit together!

Try It Yourself

These meals are not only healthy and delicious but easy to adapt to what’s in season or what’s growing in your garden. For specific recipes, visit the Food Gardening Network cookbooks and recipe collections or let us know what you’d love to see in our next recipe series.

Fresh Tip: Stick with this plan, and you’ll be amazed at how quickly you’ll feel the benefits of fresh, whole foods!