Quick and Healthy Fall Recipes Using Apples and Pumpkin

By Candace Zafirellis
Published 9/11/2024
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Quick and Healthy Fall Recipes Using Apples and Pumpkin

When the air turns crisp and cool and you hear the crunch of leaves under your feet, you know it’s time to start enjoying fall recipes using the seasonal flavors of apple and pumpkin.

Whether you prefer savory pumpkin pasta recipes or sweet baked apple dishes, Health eCooks has quick and healthy fall recipes to satisfy your craving for snacks, meals and desserts that are both delicious and simple to make.

Our healthy fall recipes replace sugar with the aromatic flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and maple syrup. Here are some of the best fall recipes you can make at home:

Pumpkin Recipes

From coffee to cookies, pumpkin has become so synonymous with the fall season that you can’t walk into a food store without seeing several featured items that are pumpkin flavored. But instead of eating treats with the “taste” of pumpkin, start using actual pumpkin in your recipes. This seasonal squash is full of healthy ingredients, including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber.

From pumpkin pie to pumpkin soup, you can’t go wrong adding this incredibly healthy fall fruit to your recipe. And if you’re a fan of pumpkin spice, we have good news: this mix of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and allspice doesn’t have any sugar and can be used in all of your favorite fall recipes guilt-free. Here are some delicious pumpkin recipes to enjoy this season:

Apple Recipes

Enjoying a crispy, juicy apple on its own is one of the healthiest snacks around. But during the fall season you’ll often see apples dipped in caramel and candy, which can take a toll on your diet. There are plenty of ways to enjoy apples in a recipe that taste delicious but are still low in calories and fat. Whether you prefer apple pie or apple slices with peanut butter, there are many ways to flavor your freshly picked apples that are tasty while still being good for you.

Butternut Squash Recipes

Butternut squash is in the same family as pumpkin and can be enjoyed with a lot of the same flavors. Since butternut squash is 87% water and has more than 100% of your daily vitamin A, this is one squash you shouldn’t overlook when it’s in season. Full of fiber for weight loss and beta carotene to boost your immunity, it’s a very versatile food. Butternut squash can be used in soups and stews as well as dips and pasta dishes, so try one of these hearty dishes tonight:

Sweet Potato Recipes

Sweet potatoes are high in fiber and antioxidants to promote a healthy gut and brain. And like butternut squash they’re rich in beta carotene to help boost immunity. While sweet potatoes can be prepared many of the same ways as white potatoes, they have double the fiber and they’re lower in calories and carbs. You can enjoy sweet and savory dishes with sweet potatoes, ranging from soups and casseroles to potato chips and French fries.

Fall Food Ideas

Pumpkins, apples and cinnamon – oh my! You’ll find that many fall food recipes are healthy as long as you’re careful about what ingredients you include in your dish. Plus, many popular fall foods are grown locally on farms, making them a fresh and healthy meal option to enjoy.

There’s plenty of fall seasonal produce to enjoy besides pumpkin and apple, including pears, figs, pomegranates, parsnips, carrots, Brussels sprouts and dark leafy greens. Whether you’re looking for fall soups, fall salads or even fall desserts, these seasonal fruits and vegetables are perfect for incorporating into all of your favorite healthy fall recipes!

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