Ahhh, Fall – pumpkin spice in the air, crisp leaves beneath our feet, cozy scarves around our necks, ……………. and food, food, and more food. Everywhere.
As I write this, there is an apple crisp in my oven. Only the second of the season, so I’m not doing too badly. But, oh, the temptations knocking at the door! Literally. Halloween. I’ve been known to raid my kids’ treat bags for prime chocolate pickin’s. I know I’m not alone on that one 😉
So I’ve compiled this list to remind myself that there are lots of healthy AND yummy options for the upcoming season of merriment, thanks, and full bellies. I hope it gives you some ideas as well.
I’m aiming to make this my healthiest holiday season yet. I’d love to hear your ideas too! If you have any favorite healthy holiday recipes, send them my way – and maybe I’ll post another list in the near future.
Pumpkin Apple Soup
https://www.babble.com/best-recipes/apple-pumpkin-soup/
Beef Pho
http://ahealthylifeforme.com/beef-pho-noodle-soup/
Minestrone Soup
http://www.acedarspoon.com/homemade-minestrone-soup-recipe/
Spaghetti Squash Spaghetti
For this meal, I simply cook a spaghetti squash (or two), scrape out the spaghetti like flesh, and top with our favorite spaghetti sauce. Simple, scrumptious and healthy!
BBQ Chicken Apple Pizza
http://www.lemontreedwelling.com/2013/08/bbq-chicken-apple-pizza.html#_a5y_p=977978
Oven Dried Apples
http://www.thesatedpalate.com/search/label/apples
*you have to scroll down a little ways to get to the recipe*
Lentil Sloppy Joes
http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2012/10/26/super-healthy-lentil-sloppy-joes/
Homemade Lara Bars
http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/chocolate-covered-recipes/fudge-baby-mania/
Pumpkin Oatmeal Bites
http://www.taylormadebytaylorbee.com/2013/10/make-ahead-healthy-breakfast-pumpkin.html
As you probably know by now, dessert is my downfall. These recipes are healthy renditions of the originals, but still require moderation, for me.
Black Bean Brownies
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/161701/black-bean-brownies/
Pumpkin Custard
http://nourishedkitchen.com/pumpkin-custard-recipe/
Pumpkin Pazookie
http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2011/10/24/its-a-chocolate-pumpkin-pizookie/
Recipes I want to Try:
Spaghetti Squash Pizza Crust
http://sharedappetite.com/recipes/gluten-free-spaghetti-squash-pizza-crust/
Oven Roasted Chickpeas
http://www.thegraciouspantry.com/clean-eating-roasted-chickpeas/#more-11494
Healthy Pumpkin Pie
http://thehealthyfoodie.com/healthy-pumpkin-pie/
Pumpkin Granola
http://www.skinnytaste.com/easy-pumpkin-spiced-granola/
Autumn Squash Soup
http://www.kimscravings.com/2014/10/copycat-recipe-panera-breads-autumn-squash-soup/
I’ve also started several Tame The Crave boards on Pinterest if you’re interested.
https://www.pinterest.com/kimrettmann/tame-the-crave-sweets/
https://www.pinterest.com/kimrettmann/tame-the-crave-snacks/
https://www.pinterest.com/kimrettmann/tame-the-crave-mains/
https://www.pinterest.com/kimrettmann/tame-the-crave-breakfast/
https://www.pinterest.com/kimrettmann/tame-the-crave-sides/
The spicy sweet smells of that apple crisp I mentioned are wafting into my room at this moment. And you know it’s actually a relatively healthy dessert. I decreased the amount of sugar this time, and the next time I make it I want to try using coconut oil instead of butter. I’ll try to remember to let you know how it goes! And I’ll try not to eat too much of this one 😉
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