Fall Food Flavors!
Pumpkin, Pecans, Apples, and Cinnamon… sharing my favorite seasonal items on Good Morning CT!
Fun fall flavors can be enjoyed in good-for-you foods!
This season brings rich flavors and delicious desserts. But, Autumn flavors can be found in nutritious foods that easily fit into a healthy lifestyle too! Here are some easy recipes to try at home highlighting this season’s flavors.
Pumpkin
Let’s start with the obvious- pumpkin! Half a cup of pureed pumpkin provides 3.6g fiber, and fiber supports weight control and good digestion! Satisfy your pumpkin pie cravings at breakfast with this …
Pumpkin Pie Oats Bowl
Combine ½ cup oats, ¾ cup low fat milk, 1/3 cup pumpkin puree, ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, a pinch of salt, 2 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon peanut butter, and ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract in a microwave safe bowl and heat for 1 minute 30 seconds.
Stir well to combine, and enjoy while warm.
Or for a super simple and satisfying snack try …
Creamy Pumpkin Pie Dip
mix ¼ cup pureed pumpkin into 1 cup plain Greek yogurt and spice it up with cinnamon and a drop of vanilla.
Serve chilled with apple slices or graham crackers!
Brussels and Maple
Brussels sprouts are packed with nutrients that can fight inflammation and are great to fill up on with such a low-calorie content. Getting the little ones to enjoy them can be challenging, but by finding the perfect combination for sweet and savory, they’ll gobble them up!
Toasty Roasty Brussels
Slice 1 pound of raw brussels sprouts in half and lay on parchment paper lined toaster tray.
Mist with olive oil, drizzle 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and season with salt and pepper.
Sprinkle with 1/4 cup pecans and 1/4 cup cranberries then roast at 450 F for 12 minutes in the toasted.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is well known for its blood sugar lowering properties. It adds a ton of sweetness to foods without the calories of sugar. Use cinnamon generously in recipes for baked foods and pancakes or enjoy it sprinkled on oats, cereal, fruit, yogurt and shakes!
Satisfying Cinnamon Snacks
Simply sprinkle cinnamon over sliced pears and apples for an afternoon autumn snack.
Keep with the cozy flavor and sneak in more protein when you add a ready-to-drink cinnamon protein shake for a boost in protein and balance!