Season

Late August through Late October

Benefits

Almonds deliver impressive amounts of vitamin E, magnesium, and healthy fats that support heart health and brain function while providing satisfying protein and fiber that help maintain stable blood sugar levels. They contain calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus, which are all important for bone health.

Recipe Suggestions

• Homemade vanilla almond butter
• Sweet and spicy roasted almonds
• Almond milk

Notes

Nuts are available year-round due to their shelf life. Although they're tasty and nutrition any time of the year, they are especially tasty and nutritious during harvest season. California produces 80% of the word's crop. Almonds are California's most valuable agricultural export.