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The Healthy Comfort Food We Enjoy Every Fall
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When I'm not blogging about fashion and beauty, I'm probably at the grocery store or cooking/baking for my family of five.  Here are some cozy foods and recipes that are nutritious (mostly low-sugar and usually gluten-free) and delicious!
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Cozy Breakfasts
 
Comforting Lunches
 
Hearty, Healthy Dinners
 
Not-Too-Sweet Desserts
 
Favorite Fall Beverages

Cozy Breakfasts

These are some of our favorite breakfasts for busy fall mornings…

 
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Delicious with tea or coffee!
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread (BEST EVER!) - Meaningful Eats
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When we need a quick snack/treat, this is our go-to brand for muffin and bread mixes.
Simple Mills Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffin & Bread Almond Flour Baking Mix - 9oz
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We have waffles oin weekends for with eggs and sausage. I sometimes add a sprinkle of cinnamon to the batter!
Gluten-Free Waffles (1:1 Baking Flour!) - Meaningful Eats
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One one ou favorite GF flour blends…
Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
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A favorite when we host brunches…
How to Make a Frittata - Love and Lemons
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What I add to my coffee for a protein boost.  A little sugar or heavy cream disguises the taste…
Vital Proteins Unflavored Collagen Peptides Powder - 10oz
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Comforting Lunches

For weekend lunches we love soups and cheesy bakes.  

 
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A perfect starter to a cozy fall lunch, especially when we use carrots from our garden! I use homemade chicken broth instead of veggie broth.
Carrot Ginger Soup - Love and Lemons
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This is the closest recipe I've foudn to the gluten free mac and cheese I make - but I use a shredded cheese blend from Wegmans instead of the cheddar/parmesan.
Rich & Delicious Gluten-free Mac and Cheese
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We skip the kale because our kids don't like it, but otherwise this so good!
Lentil Soup - Love and Lemons
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I love salmon, and this takes it up a notch in comfort food!
Salmon Croquettes with Dill Sauce
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Okay, I have to admit I've been buying butternut squash soup but this year we have a ton of squash - this is the recipe I'm going to use to make homemeade soup…
Butternut Squash Soup (Gluten Free and Dairy Free) | The Rustic Foodie®
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The shortcut!
Pacific Foods Organic Butternut Squash Soup, 32 oz Carton
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Love adding these to soup or salad!
Organic Raw Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) - 7oz
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I make something similar to this with butternut squash for weekday lunches for myself…
Honey Roast Pumpkin Quinoa Salad
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Hearty, Healthy Dinners

These are some of our favorite fall meals.  

 
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We make this roast chicken for dinner, and then put the leftovers in a crockpot with onions, apple cider vinegar and water to make bone broth.
Roast Chicken
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We love this curry over brown rice, or we adapt it into a soup by adding seafood broth and noodles or zoodles.
Thai Coconut Fish Curry
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This is really an all-year meal but in the fall when we're running to activities every night, thsi makes a quick meal.  Our kids eat it with pasta - my husband and I have it without.
Easy One Pan Roasted Shrimp and Veggies
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When our kids eat pasta, my husband and I make this…
How to Cook Spaghetti Squash (3 Ways!)
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This is a cheesy, warm family favorite for chilly days…
Gluten-Free Chicken Parmesan (Easy & Extra Crispy Recipe) - Meaningful Eats
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We've tried a lot of gluten free pasta brands, and this one is definitely our favorite.  Guests are always surprised that it's GF!
Jovial 100% Organic Gluten-Free Brown Rice Penne Pasta, 12oz
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Another quick and easy fall weeknight meal.  Just add guac, salsa and tortillas.
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
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I use these instead of flour or corn tortillas for a lower carb option…
Siete Frozen Almond Flour Tortilla - 7oz/8ct
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Avocados are alwasy hit or miss in the fall in NY, so we buy these.  Always perfectly ripe!
Wholly Guacamole Classic Mini Bowls - 12oz/6ct
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Not-Too-Sweet Desserts

We love dessert but try to make ones that aren't too sweet. 

 
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The brownies my husband and I love (made with maple syrup)…
Grain-Free Chocolate Walnut Brownies | Nourishing Meals®
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Love these as grab and go sweet (but not too swet) treats!
UNREAL Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups Candy - 3.2oz
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The brownies our kids love (with a little more sugar)…
Almond Flour Brownies
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We don't use Granny Smith apples so we skip the sugar in the filling.
Easy Gluten-Free Apple Crisp
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I just made these for the first time and they're SO good! (But you have to like coconut oil)
Vegan Snickers Bars
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A sweet treat with 6g of sugar.  I have this when everyone else has ice-cream.
Clio Snacks Salted Caramel Chocolate Greek Yogurt Mini Bars - 6.21oz/8ct
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Favorite Fall Beverages

 
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I usually skip the coffee shp PSLs and instead use a little of this in my homemade lattes.
McCormick Kosher Pumpkin Pie Spice, 1.12 oz Bottle
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In my Target cart!
Starbucks by Nespresso Vertuo Line Pumpkin Spice Flavored Light Roast Coffee Pods - 8ct
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To wind down on a chilly fall evening, I emjoy this caffeine-free pumpkin tea…
Yogi Pumpkin Spice Tea Bags - 16ct
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If you don't like coffee try this in the morning with a splash of milk…
Tazo Chai Pumpkin Spice Black Tea Bags - 20ct
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On my list to make, as I don't like all the sugar and artificial flavors in store-bought creamers…
Homemade Pumpkin Coffee Creamer - Sally's Baking
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Chai tea without all the sugar.  I add a splash of cream.
Tazo Organic Chai Black Tea - 16ct
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