Take advantage of one of spring's best power foods. Strawberries' popularity is well-deserved: The spring treat rivals citrus fruits for vitamin C content, and is packed with antioxidants too.

Look for organic berries that are red all the way to the tip, a sign that they're fully ripe (strawberries don't ripen after picking). Beware of mold: It spreads quickly from berry to berry, so if you're not using them immediately, look through the container and pick out any spoiled or mushy specimens. Plan to use the berries within a day or two.

Enjoy the springtime berries with these seasonal breakfast, lunch, and dinner recipes.

This mix of dates, nuts, oats, and strawberries makes a hearty raw snack.

Sweeten up your morning with this strawberry cereal that combines oats, almonds, sunflower kernels, raisins, and yogurt.

This creamy smoothie combines bananas, strawberries, plain low-fat yogurt, and honey.

Make a field-fresh treat with strawberries and rhubarb. Add flavor to the crisp with a garnish of torn basil leaves.

These strawberry-packed muffins make a delightful treat -- without the guilt.

Sip on this calcium-rich smoothie to jump-start your day.

Make these Greek yogurt ice pops with leftover strawberry jam.

Add fresh strawberries to this creamy tofu shake for a tasty treat.

Fill wontons with fresh strawberries and Greek yogurt for a one-of-a-kind dessert.

Savor your fresh strawberries with this simple jam recipe.

The mellowed acidity of aged balsamic vinegar pairs perfectly with the sugary sweetness of strawberries in this dessert.

Get refreshed with this quick, easy, and juicy salad.

Toss your just-picked strawberries in a simple vanilla syrup sweetened with fruit juice and a little sugar for a special dessert.

Liven up your salad with fresh strawberries.

In this dessert, ricotta holds strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries in place while providing a wonderfully creamy texture and slightly sweet flavor.