Fall Flavors

November is here, and whether you’re a Christmas enthusiast who has already put your tree up or someone that rolls your eyes when you see holiday displays at every store long before the actual holiday, we can all agree on one thing: Food is fantastic during the fall season.

There are so many fun dishes to try and the smells of the season make all of us crave a cozy meal. We’re fans of pumpkin spiced lattes and pumpkin pie as much as the next guy, but pumpkin spice isn’t the only thing that’s nice this time of year! From apples to sweet potatoes, there are so many wonderful flavors to try this November.

That’s why we wanted to stash some of our favorite autumn-inspired dishes in one place so that you can fill your home with all the best aromas of the holidays while filling your tummies with satisfying sweet and savory dishes! So, throw out your old Halloween candy that’s getting stale and make room for these fantastic fall-inspired recipes.

Of course, it’s an autumn staple so pass the PUMPKINS, please, and let’s kick off these seasonal recipes with this patch of pumpkin recipes:

Spiced Pumpkin Bread

Blendtec‘s Spiced Pumpkin Bread recipe makes an extra moist bread that’s a special treat without loads of calories or fat. To make this recipe and get everyone in the autumn spirit, CLICK HERE

INGREDIENTS:

2 eggs
1⁄4 cup canola oil
1⁄4 cup applesauce
1⁄2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 1⁄2 cups cooked pumpkin (or pumpkin puree)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1⁄4 tsp. coarse kosher or sea salt
1⁄8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1⁄8 tsp. ground ginger
1⁄2 cup pecans
1⁄2 cup chocolate chips, optional

 

Vegan Chocolate Pumpkin Brownies

No one will believe you when you say these are vegan! Almost too good to be true, these chocolate pumpkin vegan brownies are perfect for any sweet tooth! For the directions for these unbelievable, delectable, vegan pumpkin brownies CLICK HERE

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
2 tbsp. cocoa powder
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
A pinch of salt
1/2 almond milk
1/2 cup pumpkin puree, cooked
1/4 cup almond butter, warmed and softened
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 cup almonds, crushed
1/4 cup vegan-chocolate chips

Save room for some savory SQUASH & SWEET POTATO dishes:

Twice Baked Maple Chipotle Sweet Potatoes with Goat Cheese & Pumpkin Seeds

NC SweetPotato Commission A delicious twice-baked sweet potato flavored with chipotles, topped with goat cheese and pumpkin seeds. For directions, serving size, and other recipe details, CLICK HERE

INGREDIENTS:

6 large sweet potatoes
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 heaping cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup maple syrup
1-2 canned chipotles in adobo sauce
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
4-6 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese
1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds

 

 

 Stuffed Butternut Squash

For directions for this butternut squash stuffed with quinoa and mushrooms, packed with fall flavor, CLICK HERE

INGREDIENTS:
2 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. coriander
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 butternut squash
A drizzle of olive oil
1 cup quinoa
1.5 cup water for boiling quinoa
1/2 cup chicken broth
1.5 cups of cremini mushrooms
1 medium yellow onion
1 clove garlic, minced
Sprinkle of shredded cheese

Stuffed Sweet Potato

This stuffed baked sweet potato packed with arugula, olives, and guacamole is a perfect, vegan fall meal. For instructions on how to stuff your sweet potatoes, CLICK HERE 

INGREDIENTS:

2 sweet potatoes baked, then sliced down the middle
2 cups washed arugula
1 avocado
6 green olives sliced in half
1/2 cup sprouts
a handful of sundried tomatoes
1/2 lemon sliced into wedges

 

 

 

It’s hard to have just one “APPLE of our eye” with all of the decadent apple recipes found in the recipe database but here are a couple:

Cinnamon Apple Chips

In this recipe, the Washington Apple Commission shows how to make a sweet and crunchy apple-cinnamon snack. CLICK HERE for directions

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups unsweetened apple juice
1 cinnamon stick
2 Red Delicious apples

 

 

Caramel Apple Cupcakes

This Michigan Apples recipe puts a sweet seasonal twist on classic cupcakes. For this recipe’s details, CLICK HERE

INGREDIENTS:

Cupcakes:
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 cup diced unpeeled Michigan Empire or Rome apples
10 oz. dry white cake mix
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
3/4 cup apple juice
Frosting:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
2 cups prepared whipped topping

 

If you’re craving more apple goodness, CLICK HERE to check out our blog on Apples for more recipes! Check out our recipe databases to search for more holiday inspiration and make sure to add your favorite holiday recipes to your Recipe Grid through your Nutrition Factors profile.