**Late Summer Produce Selections Worth Noting: A Top 6 List from One Green Planet**

August has arrived, marking the final stretch of summer’s abundant harvest season. It’s time to refresh your shopping list with seasonal produce that celebrates the richness this time of year brings. If you’ve savored berries and sweet corn during their peak months, August offers equally spectacular fruits and vegetables in their own right. Here are some delightful ways to enjoy what late summer offers:

Avocados

In Mexico, avocados reach their prime year-round, making this verdant treasure a versatile staple for any meal, from breakfast to dinner. This Gluten-Free Serrano Pepper Avocado Toast recipe by Rene Barker highlights the fruit’s creamy texture and bright flavor beautifully.

Beets

Famed for their vibrant color and potent health benefits—being anti-inflammatory and rich in cancer-protective antioxidants—beets truly shine this season. Try these raw Orange Beet Tartlets featuring an almond fig crust, showcasing beets’ deep scarlet hues as a satisfying late summer treat.

Blackberries

Bursting with flavor during August, these stunning berries add sweetness and depth to both sweet and savory dishes. These Gluten-Free Blackberry Chia Jam Crumble Bars by Talida Voinea are our favorite; they’re free from refined sugars and perfect for satisfying cravings on the go.

Eggplant

Though eggplant can require some preparation time, its late summer varieties offer exceptional flavor when complemented by bright, herby accents like lemon and basil. This Grilled Eggplant With Lemon Basil Drizzle recipe elevates this ingredient into something remarkable.

Mango

With its sweet aroma and tropical tang, August is prime mango season. Indulge in this Raw Coconut Mango Tart by Alena Grahn, featuring a crunchy walnut crust, creamy coconut filling, and luscious mango slices on top—ideal for enjoying before the fruit makes way or disappears from local markets.

Plums

Freshly harvested in August, plums deliver bursts of sweetness along with impressive nutritional benefits. These stone fruits are hydrating powerhouses packed with dietary fiber and potassium (around 113 mg per serving). Try Lilia Jankowska’s Cinnamon Cardamom Plum Jam recipe: these sugar-free jam bars capture the aromatic complexity and deep purple color that makes plums so special.

Discover Delicious Plant-Based Recipes

Embracing more plant-based meals is associated with numerous health advantages, including support for heart function, digestive wellness, weight management, blood sugar control, and reduction of chronic inflammation. Plant-centric eating also offers environmental benefits through reduced carbon footprints.

For those interested in exploring plant-based cuisine further, we highly recommend checking out our curated collection of favorite cookbooks and downloading the Food Monster App—it’s a comprehensive resource with thousands upon thousands of delicious recipes designed to help you get healthy while reducing your environmental impact. Consider these steps as part of learning about how plant-forward choices can positively influence longevity, sustainability efforts, and animal welfare.

Continue discovering more with resources like our detailed guides on meal planning strategies or transitioning to plant-based eating.

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