These fall inspired recipes are nourishing and will 100% make you want to run outside and jump in a pile of leaves.
Plus they're super simple to throw together. So many wins. 🍁🍂🙌🏻🤤
*Warming Roasted Veggies*
Ingredients:
-2 medium sweet potatoes
-2 medium red potatoes
-1 medium onion
-3 large carrots
-1tsp cumin
-1tsp black pepper
-1/2tsp garlic salt
-dash nutmeg
-4tbsp olive oil
Health Benefits:
-complex carbs + fiber provide energy + fullness, respectively
-high in potassium + sodium for electrolyte support
-contain fluoride + folate, anti-inflammatory agent + antiseptic properties
-great source of beta carotene, an antioxidant known for eye health + cancer fighting properties
-supports immune, brain, nerve, vesicular, and gastrointestinal health
-anti-inflammatory, promotes absorption of some nutrients such as calcium, selenium, curcumin, and more.
-contains gastroprotective garlic oils
-anti-inflammatory + antioxidant properties, may boost sex drive/balance sex hormones (which can be diminished in fall/winter when more nutrient deficiencies occur)
-heart-healthy source of daily fat
Preparation:
-preheat oven to 350 degrees F
-while oven heats, dice all veggies into similar size pieces (no more than 1/2in thick). Break onion pieces apart so they are singular
-Place the veggies on a large sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil and spices. Gently toss (hands work best for this) to coat all pieces
-Bake the veggies for 45-60 minutes, checking/turning about halfway through
-*The longer they cook, the crispier they'll be. Keep an eye on the onions so they don't burn (but they're fabulous with a little dark crispiness!)
-*Best method for reheating: air fryer
*Ginger Beet + Crisp Apple Salad*
Ingredients:
per person:
-2c organic spinach (washed)
-1/2c pickled beets (roughly chopped)
-1/2 medium gala apple (diced)
-1/4c chopped nuts (I used almonds)
-1tbsp chia seeds
-1/4tsp ground ginger
-1/4c crumbled feta cheese
Health Benefits:
-high in fiber, iron, vitamins K & A, supports digestion + hepatic health
-high in iron, antioxidants, flavonoids which make it anti-inflammatory
-high in fiber, good source of antioxidants, calcium, and food-fluid hydration
-protein, omega fatty acids to promote brain health, good source of dietary fat
-high in omega fatty acids for brain health, as well as iron + calcium
-powerful calming agent for GI upset, anti-inflammatory
-contain sodium + calcium for electrolyte support
Preparation:
-Chop beets, apple, and nuts; wash + dry spinach
-Add all ingredients to a large bowl (leave room for mixing) and sprinkle ginger + feta on top
-Mix ingredients well
-Done. So easy. Pairs well with a balsamic dressing or a sesame/teriyaki sauce!
*"Pumpkin Pie, but lighter" Crisp*
Ingredients:
-1 can pumpkin puree
-1.5c almond milk (sub oat milk for allergies)
-2/3c brown sugar
-3 eggs
-1tbsp pure vanilla extract
-3tsp pumpkin pie spice OR 1tsp each ground ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and 1tbsp ground cinnamon (single spices go a lot longer than pre-bought mixes)
-2/3c chopped pecans (I didn't have any on hand, so they aren't pictured. But they take this to the next level!)
-2.5c almond flour
-1c rolled oats
-1c bran flakes (can also be used to make our delicious sugar free granola!)
-1/4 stick melted butter (softened or melted), 1/8c avocado oil
Health Benefits:
-high in beta carotene and other antioxidants, high in fiber
-lower in fat + calories than traditional milk, higher in calcium
-cane sugar, when used in small controlled amounts, can help regulate blood glucose
-high in protein + vitamin D
-contains flavonoids + antioxidants
-warming spices are anti-inflammatory + anti-hypertensive
-contain protein + omega fatty acids to support brain health
-same as pecans, just really finely ground 😉
-complex carbohydrate for sustainable energy, high in fiber
-high in fiber, complex carbohydrate, environmentally low waste product
-dietary fat source, less saturated fat than only butter
Preparation:
-Lightly grease a 9x13" baking pan + have all ingredients out + ready, preheat oven to 350 degrees F
-In your baking pan, add canned pumpkin, eggs, milk, vanilla, sugar, and spices. Whisk together well.
-Whisk 1.5c flour and about 1/2 of your pecans into the pumpkin mixture until a smooth batter is formed
-Stir together remaining flour, oats, bran flakes, remaining pecans, and about 1/2 your butter/oil mixture. It should become barely wet, but able to form into a sandy ball
-Sprinkle dry mixture over pumpkin mixture as evenly as possible. Melt the rest of your oil and drizzle as evenly as possible over the top of your crisp
-*If you want your topping EXTRA crunchy, bake it on a baking sheet for 20-30ish minutes before topping your pumpkin layer
-Bake for about 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean
-Allow to cool for 15-20 minutes before slicing, serve with 1 scoop (about 1/4c) of your favorite ice cream or 2tbsp fresh whipped vanilla cream!
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