The season of fall brings with it a chill to the air, cozy sweater weather, and of course, bright, bold foliage. As the fall chill sets in, you may be craving comforting, cozy, fall food. Think of things like apples, cinnamon, and pumpkins. Yum! If you are craving fresh fall flavors or looking for some hearty fall dishes that are super savory, here are five simple, healthy, and delicious fall recipes.
Donuts or Apple Nachos
One of the quintessential things to do during fall is go apple picking at a local apple orchard and if you have an excessive amount of apples and are in need of some culinary inspiration, whip up a summer simple recipe using freshly picked apples. Choose from apple rings for some homemade Apple Donuts or whip up a plate of Apple Nachos. The best part is both of these recipes are summer simple. All you need are apple rings or apple wedges, nut or seed butter, and a few of your favorite toppings like chocolate chips, crushed nuts, or shredded coconut. Plus, both of these dishes are super fun for the kids to help make too. Photo credit: sanatgen
Chili
A great way to warm up on a chilly fall day is to make a big bowl of homemade chili Vegan style. Chili is completely customizable to your taste buds so add whatever ingredients, flavors, and spices you enjoy the most. This Ultimate Vegan Chili recipe calls for black beans, kidney beans, and tofu, but feel free to add more beans and nix the tofu if it is not your thing. The best part about chili is it easily feeds the masses, so if you are hosting a fall soiree or tailgate for the big fall football game, consider a big pot of homemade chili. You can also use chili as a topping for baked potatoes or Vegan hot dogs. Photo credit: ebe7
Cinnamon Rolls
The fall and winter seasons are all about warming spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice. All of these flavors, along with a few others, add a savory and subtly sweet taste to recipes. The easiest warming spice to start off with is cinnamon. If you love a freshly baked batch of cinnamon rolls to start the weekend off right in a super sweet way, whip up a tray of The World’s Easiest Cinnamon Rolls, perfect for breakfast and brunch. Plus, these pair perfectly with a piping-hot glass of apple cider, coffee, hot chocolate, or tea. Pumpkin spice latte anyone? Photo Credit:
kasia2003
Homemade Pumpkin Puree
Another classic food to enjoy during fall is pumpkin. Instead of purchasing a classic can of pumpkin puree that may be loaded with extra ingredients, make your own homemade version instead. It is super simple. Here is an easy pumpkin puree recipe you can follow so you can make all of your favorite fall pumpkin recipes like pumpkin bread, pumpkin chili, and pumpkin pie. You can even add pumpkin puree to your favorite breakfast items like muffins, pancakes, and waffles. Photo credit: Candice Bell
Roasted Veggies
Roasted vegetables are a super simple fall side dish. Photo credit: kabVisio. Fall offers a season of fruitful bounty which means a variety of delicious options like acorn squash, butternut squash, carrots, delicata squash, and pumpkin. Simply wash your choice of veggies, chop, dice, or slice then coat in avocado oil with a dash of salt and a pinch of pepper, then roast until veggies are golden in color and tender to the touch.
Eat as a side dish or blend into a puree with a splash of plant-based milk or water to make a creamy fall soup. Enjoy with homemade biscuits, cornbread, or crunchy crackers. If a fall salad is more of your thing, save some of those extra roasted veggies and toss them on top of your favorite salad for a touch of fall flair. Need some ideas? Start with this Butternut Squash Salad.
Enjoy these five simple, healthy, and delicious fall recipes perfect for every meal of the day.
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