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    26 Healthy Fall Comfort Foods Worth Drooling Over

    By Lauren on November 3, 2017 5 Comments

    26 Healthy Fall Comfort Foods Worth Drooling Over | Fall is so much more than sugary lattes and pies. Get your fix for soul comforting food without sacrificing your healthy eats in this food blogger round up.

    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

    Honeycrisp Collard Green Salad

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

    Get the recipe here.

    2. Pumpkin Hummus

    Pumpkin Hummus

    Photo Credit: Foodal/Via foodal.com

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

    Get the recipe here.

    3. Pumpkin Chicken Chili

    Pumpkin Chicken Chili

    Photo Credit: Vintage Kitty/via vintagekitty.com

    Gametime eats you won't regret Monday morning.

    Get the recipe here.

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

    Stuffed Acorn Squash

    Photo Credit: Foodal/Via foodal.com

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

    Get the recipe here.

    5. Pumpkin Spice Blender Pancakes

    26 Healthy Fall Comfort Foods

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

    Get the recipe here.

    6. Mushroom Salad with Lentils and Caramelized Onions

    26 Healthy Fall Comfort Foods

    Photo Credit: Viktoria's Table/Via viktoriastable.com

    Salad can be so much more than lettuce.

    Get the recipe here.

    7. No Bake Caramel Apple Pie Protein Bars

    26 Healthy Fall Comfort Foods

    Photo Credit: One Clever Chef/Via onecleverchef.com

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

    Get the recipe here.

    8. Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

    Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

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    Flavors of fall - creamy, delicious and plant based.

    Get the recipe here.

    9. Coffee Rubbed London Broil

    26 Healthy Fall Comfort Foods

    Photo Credit: Vintage Kitty/Via vintagekitty.com

    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.

    Get the recipe here.

    10. Maple Pecan Baked Pears

    26 Healthy Fall Comfort Foods

    Photo Credit: Your Choice Nutrition/Via yourchoicenutrition.com

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

    Get the recipe here.

    11. Sweet Potato Poutine with Mushroom Gravy

    26 healthy fall comfort foods

    Photo Credit: Blume Nutrition/Via blumynutrition.com

    Get your French Canadian fix with this healthier poutine.

    Get the recipe here.

    12. Dairy-Free Spiced Maple Pumpkin Gelato

    26 Healthy Fall Comfort Foods

    Photo Credit: Queen of My Kitchen/Via queenofmykitchen.com

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

    Get the recipe here.

    13. Apple Bacon Blue Cheese Stuffed Pork Chop

    26 healthy fall comfort foods.

    Photo Credit: Cuts and Crumbles/Via cutsandcrumbles.com

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

    Get the recipe here.

    14. Tuscan Kale, White Bean and Sausage Soup

    26 healthy fall comfort foods

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

    Get the recipe here.

    15. Slow Roasted Quinces with Ricotta and Pistachios

    26 Healthy Fall Comfort Foods

    Photo Credit: Viktoria's Table/Via viktoriastable.com

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

    Get the recipe here.

    16. Pumpkin Spice Latte Chia Pudding

    26 healthy fall comfort foods

    Photo Credit: Eat Something Delicious/Via eatsomethingdelicious.com

    Have your PSL and eat it too.

    Get the recipe here.

    17. Grilled Pork Chops with Rosemary Pumpkin Butter

    26 healthy fall comfort foods

    Photo Credit: Queen of My Kitchen/Via queenofmykitchen.com

    Lighter style protein with savory sweet pumpkin butter!

    Get the recipe here.

    18. Butternut Squash and Leek Galette

    26 healthy fall comfort foods

    Photo Credit: Foodal/Via foodal.com

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

    Get the recipe here.

    19. Kale and Tomato Chicken with Roasted Rosemary Vinaigrette

    26 healthy fall comfort foods

    Photo Credit: Salt Jar/Via saltjar.com

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

    Get the recipe here.

    20. Honey Ginger Roasted Carrots

    26 healthy fall comfort foods

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

    Get the recipe here.

    21. Fettuccine con Zuca - Pumpkin Pasta Sauce

    26 healthy fall comfort foods

    Photo Credit: Thyme to Mange/Via thymetomango.com

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

    Get the recipe here.

    22. Apple and Sausage Stuffed Pork Roast

    26 healthy fall comfort foods

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    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.

    Get the recipe here.

    23. Pumpkin Lentil Flax Crackers

    26 healthy fall comfort foods

    Photo Credit: Queen of My Kitchen/Via queenofmykitchen.com

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

    Get the recipe here.

    24. Cornbread Greek Yogurt Muffins

    26 healthy fall comfort foods

    Photo Credit: My Utensil Crock/Via myutensilcrock.com

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

    Get the recipe here.

    25. Roasted Tomato Carrot Ginger Soup

    26 healthy fall comfort foods

    Photo Credit: Fork in the Kitchen/Via forkinthekitchen.com

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

    Get the recipe here.

    26. Italian Turkey Zucchini Meatballs

    26 healthy fall comfort foods

    Photo Credit: Sue Bee Homemaker/Via suebeehomemaker.com

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

    Get the recipe here.

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    1. The Southern Thing says

      November 04, 2017 at 12:42 pm

      This post is making me hungry! Going to have to save some of these for later!

      Reply
    2. Taylor says

      November 03, 2017 at 1:49 pm

      I love this post! I've been looking for yummy, healthier recipes to add to our weekly menu. I'll definitely be trying some of these in the next few weeks!

      Reply
    3. Belle says

      November 03, 2017 at 9:56 am

      Oh my gosh! These all look amazing! I want to try some of these in our next week's menu!

      Belle | One Awesome Momma

      Reply
    4. Marette Flora says

      November 03, 2017 at 9:51 am

      The pumpkin pancakes look delicious and the fettucine made my mouth water! haha I would love to try these!

      Reply

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