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Healthy, High Protein Comfort Food Recipes for a Cozy Fit Fall

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Fall is the season of warm, comforting meals, but who says comfort food can’t also be healthy and nourishing? My curated list brings together the best cozy recipes that embrace fall flavors without sacrificing health. From hearty soups to nutrient-ri...
 
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Butternut Squash and Apple Soup This soup is a fall staple in my kitchen. The butternut squash and apple blend creates a naturally sweet, creamy texture without needing any cream. It’s warming, simple, and surprisingly filling. Perfect for cozying up...
Butternut Squash and Apple Soup | Recipes
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Love and Lemons’ Cauliflower Mac and Cheese – We're not vegan or vegetarian but i have started incorporating more plant based meals for our family dinners. This recipe has become a go-to for when I want a creamy, comforting dish without the heaviness...
Cauliflower Mac and Cheese - Love and Lemons
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This soup is incredibly creamy and has a slight sweetness from the apples, making it a go-to fall favorite. Perfect for warming up on a chilly day. I love the addition of maple syrup in this version—it gives a warm sweetness that complements the squa...
Maple Butternut Squash + Apple Soup - Ambitious Kitchen
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You do not have To use a slow cooker period
Pumpkin gives this chilli its rich creamy savory base that's packed with nutrients. It's an easy one pot meal that's perfect for fall.
Slow Cooker Black Bean Pumpkin Turkey Chili | Ambitious Kitchen
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I love this I love this vegetarian chili for its heartiness and flavor. The sweet potato and other fall vegetables add natural sweetness and balance the spices. Remember, recipes like this are merely guidelines-- cook with your heart.
Skinny Vegetarian Chili
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I LOVE BRUSSEL SPROUTS! This is a super easy way To make them, you can also pan fry them. It's quicker, but to me, nothing beats the flavor you get from roasting. The maple syrup and pecans add that touch of fall and hint of sweetness.
Maple Pecan Roasted Brussels Sprouts
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With all the heavy dishes that accompany this cooler weather and seasonal holiday meals, get behind a light salad every now and again. A kale salad with crisp apples, tangy goat cheese and spiced pecans tossed in apple cider vinaigrette is the perfe...
Winter Kale Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette and Spiced Pecans
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Te absolute easiest, high protein, healthy snack. They're amazing in the oven, but they rock my world done in an airfryer!
Cinnamon Roasted Chickpeas Recipe - Rachel Cooks®
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I love this easy.Healthy fall dessert with fresh picked pears, spices and a nutty oat based topping. Remember, like I do, use these recipes as guidelines and personalize them to your family's preferences.
Pear and Ginger Crumble
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The best healthy pumpkin muffins made with whole wheat flour, naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup and loaded with cozy pumpkin spices. These healthy pumpkin muffins are freezer friendly and delicious with a few chocolate chips! Great for kids a...
The Best Healthy Pumpkin Muffins | Ambitious Kitchen
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A great high protein no bake, fall spiced, easy thing to make. Great for kids breakfast and again for that school lunch! A a lot things have become possible to do in the mornings this school year now that I've streamlined our b4 school morning ro...
No Bake Pumpkin Protein Balls - Easy Breakfast or Snack!
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I love this grain free take on stuffed peppers. It's low calorie, low carb and perfect for meal prepping.
Cauliflower Rice-Stuffed Peppers
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I wanted to include a non vegan version for Mac and Cheese and Jamie Oliver's take on this classic dish incorporates cauliflower for texture and flavor. And those crispy bread are just perfect -- chefs kiss!
Cauliflower mac 'n' cheese | Jamie Oliver recipes
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Another of my go-to easy fall dessert or snack ideas. Warm, spiced apples that taste just like pie filling, but without all that carb loaded crust!
Cinnamon Baked Apples
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A unique twist on this traditional autumn staple soup. Adding miso is a great way to add protein and boost the nutrient content. The wonderful unami flavors are balanced by the creamy sweet potatos
Sweet Potato Miso Soup
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