10 Terrific & Simple Healthy Fall Recipes | Nutrition in the Kitch (2024)

Try these delicious and healthy fall recipes that are dairy free, gluten free, easy, and nourishing for the fall season!

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Today I’m pulling from the blog archives to share some of my favourite healthy fall recipes from the past several years. I popped over to my google analytics to take a look at which recipes get the most love around the fall season and these definitely fall into that category along with being some of my favourite too! These recipes all scream fall whether they contain pumpkin or are warm, cozy and perfect for a chilly day. I’ve added a few breakfast options in here, a few snacks, and some of my best warm and cozy soups, and one of my most popular recipes, a healthy dairy-free butter chicken. All of these healthy fall recipes are sure to please and they are also so easy to make. Simple is best!

Take a browse through and let me know which of these recipes peak your interest! I’d love to know if you lean more to the sweet or savoury side and which one you’ll try first!

The Healthy Fall Recipes:

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Easy Blender Thai Pumpkin Soup

This delicious and creamy soup is so incredibly simple and all you really need is a pot and a blender. The pumpkin shines through with coconut milk and Thai flavours for a tasty and warming meal that’s dairy free and gluten free (and vegan too!).

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Vegan Pumpkin Pie Protein Bars

These yummy protein bars make a wonderful healthy fall recipe. They are perfect for on-the-go, packed full of plant-based protein, and so tasty with a seriously delicious pumpkin pie flavour from the pumpkin and spices. So much better than store-bought bars!

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This recipe is one of the most popular soups on the blog and still gets consistent traffic every single month – even in the summer – although I definitely feel like it’s meant for fall and winter. This cozy stew is made with a super creamy base that doesn’t contain any cream at all, and is achieved using vegetables!! But you’d never know it!

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Pumpkin Granola Yogurt Parfaits

These delicious pumpkin parfaits are perfect for breakfast or even a healthy dessert during the fall season. The pumpkin goes wonderfully with dairy-free yogurt, your favourite granola, and pumpkin pie spices. Check out this tasty and plant-based option!

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5-Ingredient Pumpkin Pie Loaf

This hearty and delicious pumpkin pie loaf is grain free and dairy free and packed with protein. It’s so incredibly easy to make and can be enjoyed for breakfast or a healthy snack any time of day. A definite must-make healthy fall recipe!

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Dairy-Free Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

This incredibly tasty, popular, and filling butter chicken dish is made with all dairy-free ingredients despite the name but has all the flavours of traditional butter chicken. It’s also gluten free and so simple to put together as you let the slow-cooker do most of the work!

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Pumpkin Pie Energy Balls

Similar to the pumpkin pie protein bars, these pumpkin flavoured energy balls make a great snack during the fall months and encompass that delicious flavour of pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg while being completely dairy free and gluten free!

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Thanksgiving Abundance Bowl

Thanksgiving is nearing and this is a perfect recipe to keep in mind if you are doing a more casual Thanksgiving meal or if you have all of those tasty thanksgiving leftovers. This dairy free and gluten free bowl is loaded with vegetables, herbs, seeds, turkey, and the wonderful flavours of the thanksgiving season.

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Healthy Pear and Apple Crisp

Nothing speaks fall to me more than a delicious apple crisp when apples are in harvest! I combined apples with another fall favourite, pears, to make this delicious and healthy dairy free and gluten free crisp recipe perfect to serve at any fall gathering or just make for a healthy treat to enjoy at home.

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Last but not least, this delicious fall-inspired oatmeal is loaded with protein and made with pecans and maple which work together to make a delicious flavour combination worthy of the fall season. This healthy breakfast recipe is also dairy free, gluten free, and plant-based!

I hope you’ve enjoyed this simple list of nourishing fall recipes to try over the next couple of months! I’d love to know which recipes you have tried already and which you plan to add to your must-make list! Let me know in the comments and be sure to pin the photo below to save this recipe list for later (and of course, share the love!).

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