10 Healthy Fall Recipes You’ll Actually Crave All Season

Fall is almost here and as the leaves start to turn, there’s just one place that really becomes the heart of the home: your kitchen. It’s where comforting, warm meals are made for you and your family.

Also, the autumn harvest brings in so much nutritious and colorful produce. From squash and sweet potatoes to apples and pears, there are so many ingredients you can use for wholesome recipes. Yes, there are gonna be plenty of comfort food recipes this season, but having hearty and healthy fall dinners is such a good way to stay cozy and feel good too.

And down below, I’ve curated a list of some healthy fall recipes that will give you the best of what fall has to offer. They’re warm, delicious, healthy, and pretty simple. So put them into your weekly recipe rotation and see which healthy fall meals become repeats.

1. Sweet Potato, Corn, and Black Bean Enchiladas

These nutritious enchiladas are tasty, easy, and ready in less than an hour. It’s a healthy comfort food perfect for the fall season. Also, if you’re just craving savory, cheesy goodness as the weather turns colder, then this cozy, healthy fall dinner is for you.

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2. Cauliflower Chowder

Cozy soups are the best when it comes to getting you through the chilly nights. And this creamy chowder recipe is a hearty, healthy comfort food you’ll enjoy as a relaxing weeknight dinner.

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3. Creamy Butternut Squash Alfredo Pasta

This flavorful, rich, and nutritious pasta is so good for you. It’s gluten-free, tasty, and only takes just 30 minutes to make. This healthy weeknight dinner will definitely satisfy your cravings and make your evenings just a bit better.

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4. Autumn Cobb Salad

Whether you make this for lunch or dinner, this is one of those healthy fall meals that packs in a lot of nutrition. Also, you can meal prep and double (or even triple) this recipe so you can have healthy meals on those extra busy weekdays.

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5. Butternut Squash and Cider Soup

If you’re looking for easy fall meals with warm flavors and comfort food vibes, then this is for you.

It’s another cozy autumn soup recipe that can be made fast. Just serve it with flatbread that’s topped with olive oil, sea salt, minced sage, and rosemary (it’s kind of the perfect pairing).

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6. Butternut Squash Veggie Pizza

If you’re craving a cozy pizza recipe this fall, but you’re looking for something that’s not too heavy, then this butternut squash veggie pizza is a great idea. It’s just 15 minutes of prep and serves 8. Honestly, this might be the perfect main to make for a small fall dinner party. It looks gourmet and the flavors are probably amazing.

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7. Skillet Apple Pork Chops

If you’re looking for a super hearty fall main dish, then this is your answer. It has autumnal apples, onions, spices, and tasty herbs that make up this healthy fall recipe.

Update: The original recipe on My Recipes no longer exists, but you can also try this very similar recipe for apple pork chops here.

8. Sheet Pan Maple Mustard Chicken

Here’s another super easy and great looking healthy fall recipe. It’s only 10 minutes of prep and then you leave the rest of the work to your oven. And after a bit, you’ll have a nice, hot meal for a very cold evening.

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9. Fall Harvest Power Bowl

This bowl has got all of your favorite fall ingredients. Grain, kale, squash, Brussel sprouts, apples and tomatoes. Just add some dressing for a super healthy power meal and enjoy.

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10. Healthy(ish) Vegan Pumpkin Pie

This pumpkin pie recipe will make you fall even more in love with autumn. It looks festive, tasty, and perfect for your fall gatherings. One quick note though! This recipe does call for brown sugar, so you might want to experiment with other sweeteners if you wanna make this more healthy.

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