10 Products with the Best Flavors and Scents of Spring

The following story was written by Heinen’s partner Elaine T. Cicora. Photography was provided by Carolyn Hodges of The Dinner Shift.

At last! We’ve reached that time of year when every passing day brings another sign of spring: more birds, less snow and that inevitable urge to simply lighten up.

Whether that means a round of spring cleaning or light and fruity flavors on the table, you can count on Heinen’s to bring you the best products of the season – carefully sourced for quality and chosen to stand out from the crowd. Here, then, are our picks for the hottest (and coolest) items on Heinen’s shelves that will have you thinking spring.

1. Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Products in Seasonal Scents of Lilac, Rose, Daisy, and Mint
Spring is in the air – literally – when you outfit your home with seasonal scented cleaning products from Mrs. Meyer’s. Consider: In the powder room, a pretty bottle of lilac hand soap; in the kitchen, a bottle of rose dish soap; and in every room of the house, the clean, fresh scent of mint or daisy multi-surface cleaners. Like a beautiful bouquet of spring blossoms, these cruelty free products will spread garden-inspired fragrance throughout your home and transform it into a truly welcoming space.

2. Dr. Bronner’s Lavender Hand Sanitizer, Bar Soap, and Hand & Body Lotion
Nearly as well-known for its labeling as for its “clean-body-mind-soul-spirit instantly uniting One! All-One!” products, Dr. Bronner’s eccentricities sometimes overshadow the fact that the company makes darn fine soaps: vegan, versatile, gentle, and biodegradable, featuring only organic and fair-trade ingredients. Thanks to the addition of organic essential oils, Dr. Bronner’s lavender bar soap, hand sanitizer, and hand & body lotion are as soothing as they are socially responsible. Breath deep and do good!

3. Heinen’s Lavender Laundry Detergent and Fabric Softener
Do your favorite spring outfits need a refresh? Why not treat them to a tumble in Heinen’s lavender-scented detergent and fabric softener? With no synthetic dyes or fragrances, these luscious laundry products help you surround yourself in a subtle cloud of good scents. More than clean and soft, your clothes can become a gentle reminder of the joys of spring.

4. Esti Organic Lemon Hummus
Among its many charms, spring often brings a taste for lighter flavors: Some days, you crave a bracing wash of citrus in place of winter’s dark umami; other days, you want a pure, organic dip instead of a heavy cheese spread. But no matter where your palate leads you this season, you’re on the right track with organic lemon hummus from Esti, where the emphasis is always on pure Mediterranean ingredients and authentic recipes. Made with 100% organic Greek chickpeas and lemons, this nutritious dip is vegan and vegetarian friendly and contains no gluten, preservatives or GMOs. Sometimes less really is more.

5. Heinen’s Organic Bottled Lemonades, in Seven Refreshing Flavors
Crisp, cooling, old-fashioned lemonade: Is there anything more iconic on a warm spring day? But why stop at mere lemons, when Heinen’s brings you a whole grocery basket full of options? Among the ever-so-springlike alternates, discover strawberry, raspberry, mango, dragon fruit, blackberry, or a 50/50 blend of green tea and lemonade. Relax on the porch with a frosty glass, or add a splash of your favorite spirits for a sassy springtime cocktail. Whichever way you choose to enjoy Heinen’s Organic Lemonade, you know you’re getting only the best.

6. Wildwonder Sparkling Beverages, in Guava Rose or Strawberry Passion
Herbal wisdom and gut-healing superfoods combine with big fruit flavors in these tasty spring tonics from Wildwonder – maker of the world’s first sparkling drinks that offer live probiotics and prebiotic dietary fiber in every can. In addition to being good for your gut, all Wildwonder beverages are vegan and contain only 35 calories and 6 grams of total sugar. For seasonal sipping, Strawberry Passion delivers the flavors of perfectly ripe berries and passion fruit, along with freshly brewed hibiscus and elderflower. And Guava Rose boasts a blend of tropical pink guava and freshly brewed rose petals, along with an extra dose of immunity-boosting elderberry.

7. Q Mixers Hibiscus Ginger Beer
Let your favorite cocktail blossom this spring with this premium mixer from Q. Waves of spicy ginger and organic agave are followed by the striking botanical notes of hibiscus and rose hip. The result is an ingenious mixer in a lovely shade of pink that will transform your usual Mule into a creature of beauty and grace. Just add your favorite spirit and let the party begin.

8. Heinen’s Lemon Bars
Whether you enjoy them with a cup of tea or as the final fillip to a Mothers’ Day brunch, Heinen’s lemon bars are a seasonal pleasure, as delightful for their sunny yellow hue as for their refreshing balance of sweet and zesty flavors. Take them along as a hostess gift, offer them at Easter dinner, or keep some on-hand for impromptu gatherings: However you choose to enjoy them, Heinen’s lemon bars are as “springtime” as it gets. Find them in Heinen’s Bakery Department today.

9. Alec’s Honey Blueberry Lavender Ice Cream
Plump up the pillows in your happy place: A bowl of this cool, creamy blend of real blueberries, honey and lavender will take you there, pronto. “Insane creaminess,” “quality ingredients” and “amazing flavors” are all part of the Alec’s Ice Cream promise, a pledge made easier with the use of USDA-certified organic ingredients, like A2 dairy and carbon-neutral cane sugar, sourced from farms committed to regenerative farming practices. What better way to mark the rebirth of spring?

10. Sticky Fingers Wild Blueberry Scone Mix
If hosting a springtime brunch is high on your to-do list, let us offer the perfect time-saving hack: warm, fresh-from-your-oven scones made in one bowl – in under 20 minutes – with Sticky Fingers scone mix. It really is as simple as the “just add water” instructions on the bag, and the results are show-stoppers: a golden, craggy top; a moist, buttery crumb; and the kind of honest berry flavor that sings of spring. Serve them warm – with double cream and lemon curd, perhaps? – then sit back and soak in the compliments.