From bright citrus and juicy kiwi to hearty kale, winter squash, and root vegetables, this illustrated January seasonal produce guide highlights the fruit and vegetables in season in January. You will also find plenty of seasonal recipe ideas to help you cook fresh, healthy, and flavorful meals all month long.
Welcome to the first edition of my Monthly Seasonal Produce Guides.
Even though January is one of the coldest months of the year, there is still a wonderful variety of fresh seasonal produce to enjoy. This is the time when vibrant citrus fruits, crisp storage apples and pears, nourishing leafy greens, and comforting root vegetables become kitchen staples. Lemons, grapefruits, oranges, kiwis, kale, spinach, carrots, beets, sweet potatoes, and winter squash are all excellent choices for brightening winter meals.
If you are wondering what fruit and vegetables are in season in January, this guide brings everything together in one simple place. Because availability can vary by climate and growing region, you will find separate seasonal produce lists for the US East Coast, US West Coast, US Central region, and Europe.
Looking for January recipe inspiration? Browse the recipe categories below for healthy breakfasts, smoothies, soups, salads, main dishes, sides, desserts, snacks, and warm winter drinks made with seasonal ingredients.
Regional Produce Guide: US East Coast
Fruits:
- Oranges & Mandarins (Florida peak)
- Grapefruit
- Lemons
- Tangerines
- Pomegranates
- Apples (storage varieties)
- Pears (storage varieties)
Vegetables:
- Winter Squash (butternut, acorn, spaghetti)
- Sweet Potatoes
- Carrots
- Beets
- Parsnips
- Turnips & Rutabagas
- Kale & Collard Greens
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Broccoli & Cauliflower
- Leeks & Onions
- Garlic
- Celery & Celery Root
- Potatoes
Regional Produce Guide: US West Coast
Fruits:
- Oranges, Mandarins & Tangerines
- Lemons & Limes
- Grapefruit
- Kiwis
- Pomegranates
- Apples & Pears
- Avocados (California peak begins)
Vegetables:
- Winter Squash
- Sweet Potatoes & Yams
- Carrots
- Beets
- Parsnips
- Kale, Chard & Collards
- Brussels Sprouts
- Broccoli & Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Leeks & Onions
- Celery & Celery Root
- Lettuce & Spinach (coastal regions)
- Fennel
- Mushrooms
Regional Produce Guide: US Central
Fruits:
- Apples (storage varieties)
- Pears (storage varieties)
- Oranges & Grapefruit (southern states like Texas)
- Pomegranates
Vegetables:
- Winter Squash
- Sweet Potatoes
- Carrots
- Beets
- Parsnips
- Turnips & Rutabagas
- Kale & Collard Greens
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Broccoli & Cauliflower
- Potatoes
- Onions & Garlic
- Celery Root
Regional Produce Guide: EU
Fruits:
- Oranges, Mandarins & Clementines
- Lemons
- Grapefruit
- Apples
- Pears
- Kiwis
- Pomegranates
Vegetables:
- Winter Squash & Pumpkin
- Sweet Potatoes
- Carrots
- Beets
- Parsnips
- Turnips
- Cabbage (white, red, savoy)
- Brussels Sprouts
- Kale
- Leeks & Onions
- Garlic
- Celery Root (Celeriac)
- Fennel
- Spinach & Swiss Chard
January Recipes
Seasonal January cooking is all about comfort, color, and nourishment. Use citrus to brighten breakfasts and drinks, add apples and pears to cozy baked goods, roast root vegetables for simple sides, and turn leafy greens, squash, cabbage, and broccoli into satisfying winter meals.
Breakfast Recipes
- Apple Oatmeal Pancakes
- Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
- Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal Bake
- Cinnamon Orange Granola
- Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal
- Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
- Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
Smoothies
- Apple Peanut Butter Smoothie
- Pear Ginger Smoothie
- Carrot Cake Smoothie
- Goji Berry Smoothie
- Apple Pie Smoothie
- Kale Pineapple Smoothie
- Yogurt Lemon Smoothie
- Ginger Banana Smoothie
- Matcha Smoothie
- Grapefruit Ginger Smoothie
- Orange Carrot Persimmon Smoothie
Salads
- Roast Pumpkin Pear Salad
- Cabbage Carrot Slaw
- Arugula Beans Salad
- Apple Feta Spinach Salad
- Spinach Salad
- Kale Caesar Salad
- Roasted Cauliflower Salad
- Kale Detox Salad
- Cranberry Almond Broccoli Salad
Soups & Stews
- Spicy Broccoli Soup
- Leek Potato Stew
- Beet Kohlrabi Soup
- Carrot Ginger Soup
- White Wine Cabbage Stew
- Roasted Cauliflower Garlic Soup
- Broccoli Cheddar Potato Soup
- White Bean Soup
- Beef Vegetable Noodle Soup
- German Potato Soup
- Easy Homemade Beef Stew
- Chicken Stew
Main Dishes
- Leeks Ginger Egg Bake
- Beef and Broccoli Ramen
- Gnocchi with Spinach and Chicken Sausage
- Sheet-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken
- Bavarian Apple-Sausage Hash
- Spaghetti Squash and Sausage
- Vegan Mushroom Ragu
- Chicken with Roasted Butternut Squash
- One-Pot Chili Mac
- Winter Squash Casserole
Side Dishes
- Roasted Garlic Parmesan Potatoes
- Pumpkin Polenta with Roasted Vegetables
- Roasted Butternut Squash with Goat Cheese
- Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash
- Baked French Potatoes
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Roasted Carrots and Mushrooms
- Roasted Winter Vegetables
- Maple Roasted Beets
- Roasted Sunchokes
Desserts
- Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
- Apple Cinnamon Muffins
- Easy Apple Pear Crisp
- Carrot Cake Muffins
- Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
- Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
- Apple Carrot Muffins
- Fudgy Cocoa Pomegranate Brownies
Snacks
- Apple Pie Energy Bites
- Candied Walnuts
- Carrot Cake Energy Balls
- Chocolate Prune Energy Balls
- Lemon Coconut Energy Balls
- Turmeric Maca Energy Balls
- Lemon Turmeric Energy Balls
Drinks
- Matcha Green Tea Latte
- Turmeric Hot Chocolate
- Turmeric Latte
- Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Chai Hot Chocolate
- Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate
- Matcha Hot Chocolate
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