You know the drill—stuffed nose, scratchy throat and watery eyes, plus the desperate wish to breathe out of both nostrils again. Yep, spring allergies are back. And if you’ve ever had them at the same time as your kid, you know it’s a whole new level of fun.
The good news? It’s not too late to give your family’s immune system a boost. Even better—Little Spoon’s already done the chopping, storing and serving for you. Just add your go-to picks to cart and we’ll handle the rest. Since we’re committed to organic farming processes, you can trust that our foods limit your exposure to harsh chemicals and toxins that can make these sniffly flare-ups worse.
Not sure what to grab? Here are a few easy, fruity ways to help your kid’s immune system do its thing this allergy season:
- Pineapple
When it comes to boosting immunity, fruits high in antioxidants are key—and pineapple’s doing the most. (Did you know: pineapples are actually considered berries?!). They’re loaded with vitamin C, manganese and enzymes that help support your immune system, especially in peak pollen party season. You’ll find pineapple in some of our parent & kid-favorites, including:
- Paradise Punch Smoothie: Bright, fruity flavors of organic bananas, guava, pineapple and pitaya swirled with hidden zucchini.
- Sweet Potato Carrot Cake Smoothie: Organic carrots, warm sweet potatoes and tangy pineapples—so you can have your cake and eat it, too.
- Tropical Greens Smoothie: Organic apples, bananas, pineapple, spinach and passion fruit juice—getting your greens in never tasted so good.
- Tropical Mango Twist YoGo: Creamy tropical flavors with probiotics and 4g of protein from whole milk Greek yogurt, mango, banana, pineapple + golden beet for a protein-punch on-the-go.
- Blueberries
Another fan-fave fruit loaded with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that support immunity, skin health and digestion. (Hello, clear skin.) Blueberries are a go-to in our Babyblends, Smoothies and Snacks.
- Sweet Potato Blueberry Flax Muffin Babyblend: This sweet potato, apple, blueberry and flaxseed brings the flavor profile of your favorite blueberry muffin—perfect for early eaters.
- Butternut Squash + Blueberry Babyblend: A creamy blend of slightly sweet butternut squash with the tangy burst of superfood blueberries
- Blueberry Muffin Oat Bakes: These soft and chewy oat-based bars are made packed with ripe wild blueberries, hidden butternut squash, flax + chia seeds to bring a blast of flavor and nutrition.
- Purple Carrot Acai Bowl Smoothie: Our powerhouse recipe blends organic acai, blueberries and chia for the ultimate superfood snack.
- Apple
We all know the saying—an apple a day keeps you out of the sticky, stuffy pediatrician’s office. Apples are packed with antioxidants and rich in fiber, making them a trusted sidekick in optimizing your little one’s gut health. They’re also great for heart health by helping lower cholesterol and reduce inflammation. Here are our top picks featuring this superfood staple:
- Apple Berry Blast YoGo: A blend of organic cherries, blueberries, purple sweet potato and probiotics with 4g of protein from whole milk Greek yogurt.
- Pesto Eggs Biteable: Cage-free scrambled eggs topped with parmesan kale pesto are paired with soft diced apples and pinchable butternut squash cubes.
- Golden Apple Pie Smoothie: A delicious combination of organic apples and golden beets with swirls of oats, cinnamon and vanilla.
- Carrot Apple Ginger Babyblend: Sweet carrots and apples pair with a dash of zesty ginger—perfect for any eater starting solids.
- Strawberries
Is it a bird? A plane? Nope—just the real hero of our best-selling Smoothie: strawberries.
Small but mighty, strawberries are loaded with antioxidants, fiber and collagen-supporting nutrients. They’re versatile, delicious and sneakily good for your kid’s health. Here’s how to get your strawberry fix, the Little Spoon way:
- Strawberry Basil Gazpacho Babyblend: Sweet strawberries, earthy beets, a dash of nutritious chia and a hint of basil come together for a meal that’s bursting in fresh flavor.
- Strawberry Banana Shake Smoothie: Organic strawberries, bananas, butternut squash and creamy coconut combine forces for our take on a classic milkshake, made dairy-free.
- Cherry Berry Chia Pudding Smoothie: Our gooey, chia-infused blend of cherry, purple carrot, strawberry and creamy oat milk is pudding reimagined in on-the-go superfood form.
- Strawberry Smash Fruit Rippers: This peelable fruit snack combines real strawberries and apples, made with no artificial ingredients, for a flavor-packed snacktime for any age.
This spring, fruits rich in vitamin C and antioxidants are going to be your best friends. Nothing else is going to give your family an immunity boost to combat the pollen-iest of seasons yet. If you’re not sure where to start, choose a few of our favorites from our picks above. Little Spoon has the hard part covered—all you have to do is wait for your goodies to arrive at your doorstep. Add these superfruits to your diet and you just may be able to stop stashing tissues in every corner of your house.