Fall is here. Warm, summer breezes turn to crisp fall air. While our trees turn from green to red orange and gold the cravings for comfort food begin. Especially on those chilly, rainy fall days when thoughts of snowflakes try to sneak into our minds.

Fall comfort food typically presents itself in layers of pie, sugary lattes, and rich hearty dishes, but we’ve come together to say, “hold on just a leaf peeping moment!” Comfort food can still be comforting without packing on the hibernation suit. Here are 26 Fall Comfort Foods Worth Drooling Over.

1. Fall Honeycrisp Collard Green Salad | Apple Mustard Vinaigrette

Crunchy apple, savory roasted roasted squash, and crisp collard greens have fall salads on lock down.

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2. Pumpkin Hummus

Because there’s so much more to pumpkin than lattes.

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3. Pumpkin Chicken Chili

Gametime eats you won’t regret Monday morning.

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4. Stuffed Acorn Squash with Nuts, Apples, and Cranberries

Food tastes better when it’s shaped like a heart, right?

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5. Pumpkin Spice Blender Pancakes

No refined sugar and whipped up in the blender. Maple syrup quantity is up to you.

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6. Mushroom Salad with Lentils and Caramelized Onions

Salad can be so much more than lettuce.

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7. No Bake Caramel Apple Pie Protein Bars

Healthy eats you can grab on the go and leave the guilt behind.

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8. Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

Flavors of fall – creamy, delicious and plant based.

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9. Coffee Rubbed London Broil

The smoky, sweet and bitter flavors in this coffee rub will have you dreaming of fireplaces while you fill up on this less expensive cut.

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10. Maple Pecan Baked Pears

The perfect healthy fall sweet treat for when you need a break from apple.

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11. Sweet Potato Poutine with Mushroom Gravy

Get your French Canadian fix with this healthier poutine.

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12. Dairy-Free Spiced Maple Pumpkin Gelato

Fall inspired ice cream for the dairy sensitive, it’s just a kind thing to do.

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13. Apple Bacon Blue Cheese Stuffed Pork Chop

At 290 calories per serving, this is a dish we can’t wait to dish out.

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14. Tuscan Kale, White Bean and Sausage Soup

Hearty and packed with superfood ingredients to comfort you from the inside out.

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15. Slow Roasted Quinces with Ricotta and Pistachios

Breakfast? Snack? Dessert? Let’s do all three.

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16. Pumpkin Spice Latte Chia Pudding

Have your PSL and eat it too.

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17. Grilled Pork Chops with Rosemary Pumpkin Butter

Lighter style protein with savory sweet pumpkin butter!

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18. Butternut Squash and Leek Galette

Savory and healthy, this rustic galette is a great appetizer, side, or entree depending on the occasion.

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19. Kale and Tomato Chicken with Roasted Rosemary Vinaigrette

Tender chicken + roasted, slightly crispy kale = dinner time win.

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20. Honey Ginger Roasted Carrots

A little sweet and a little spicy, these easy roasted carrots will switch things up for sure.

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21. Fettuccine con Zuca – Pumpkin Pasta Sauce

Roasted pumpkin and ricotta cheese brings a lighter, fall themed take on a heavier classic pasta dish.

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22. Apple and Sausage Stuffed Pork Roast

Apples, onions, kale and chicken sausage simmered in marsala wine and roasted inside a lean pork roast for a killer sweet and savory fall entree.

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23. Pumpkin Lentil Flax Crackers

Besides how dang cute they are to look at, we can’t wait to dip and eat them!

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24. Cornbread Greek Yogurt Muffins

Light and fluffy, these greek yogurt style cornbread muffins are the perfect side for your fall themed dinner.

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25. Roasted Tomato Carrot Ginger Soup

Roasted vegetables, naturally sweet carrots and spicy ginger for a soup to warm even the coldest of hearts.

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26. Italian Turkey Zucchini Meatballs

Bathed in tomato sauce, these meatballs are sneaky with zucchini and ground turkey bringing all sorts of goodness.

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