Fall Treat Round-Up: Healthy, Homemade Seasonal Recipes

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Fall Treat Round-Up: Healthy, Homemade Seasonal Recipes

Pumpkin spice and everything not-so-nice. The truth is, most festive-flavored drinks and baked goods are loaded with added sugars, not to mention flavorings, dyes, and other undesirable ingredients. It’s a huge bummer if you're a pumpkin spice lover like me!

Every fall, I’ve felt like I either had to cave to the sugar (no thanks) or spend time I didn’t have sifting through “homemade + healthy” seasonal recipes to DIY. Can you relate?

Enter, Be Well takes on all things autumn. I’ve spent hours on Google and in the kitchen so you don’t have to. Plus, I’m sharing a new secret weapon to effortlessly infuse fall flavor into all of your drinks and treats…without compromising health.

Be Well Protein Fall Edition: Pumpkin Spice and Chai

I launched my first ever seasonal editions of Be Well protein: Be Well Pumpkin Spice Grass-Fed Protein   and Be Well Chai Grass-Fed Protein. They have everything you love about the flavors of fall. But true to the Be Well brand, they contain zero sugar, fillers, or emulsifiers. Only real, minimal ingredients. Maximum flavor and versatility. 

Why create these protein flavors when it’s so easy to grab a seasonal sip in the drive through?

Because the grande PSL at your local popular coffee shop has 50 grams of sugar. That’s roughly 7½ teaspoons, which is more than the RDA for added sugar for an entire day. A grande chai tea latte? A whopping 42 grams of sugar.

I wanted the same iconic taste but in a formulation that’s health-forward, and this is what my proteins have made possible.

What To Look For in Healthier Recipes

I’m going to set you up with a list of fall-inspired sips and eats, but you might still need to hit up Google for a specific healthier recipe. In that case, I want you to know what to look for in healthier homemade recipes:

  • No refined sugar. I like using honey, maple syrup, monk fruit, or allulose where possible.
  • Minimal added sugar. Yes, that includes things like honey and maple syrup. Even though they’re more natural, they still impact blood sugar. Look for recipes with reduced added sugar, or simply reduce it yourself! You’ll find that most recipes still taste great with half the sweetener it calls for. 
  • If possible, not from a box. But if necessary, go with better options like Simple Mills, Birch Benders Paleo, Sweet Laurel. 
  • Gluten and/or grain free. Look for recipes that call for coconut flour, almond flour, etc. 
  • More agreeable macros. That means less carbs and more healthy fats and protein. Adding protein powder is my most valuable move for blunting blood sugar spikes and re-imagining the macronutrient content into something that’s more body-loving. 

Healthy and Festive Fall Recipes

Just because you prioritize healthier food doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be able to enjoy all of your fall favorites. I’m a huge fan of recipe makeovers and modifications in order to avoid deprivation. The following recipes will let you indulge mindfully, with less impact on blood sugar and the rest of your body.

Seasonal Sips and Smoothies

Seasonal Snacks and Treats

Muffins and Breads:

Bites and Balls:

Breakfasts and Puddings:

Bars, Pies, and Cookies:

Healthy Halloween Food Fun:

I encourage you to get in the kitchen and mix it up with your kids! Making these recipes together doubles as quality time with a good dose of learning. The recipes you make together each holiday will become part of your child’s memories they’ll carry with them for years!

In the mood for something a little more savory? 

If you need a break from the sweets and treats, then go for something seasonal and savory! Try some of my favorite fall recipes for comfort and blood sugar balance in every bite: 

More Resources

  • For all the deets on how a nutritionist with three young boys celebrates Halloween keeping fun and health at the forefront, check out my 10 Tips to a Healthier Halloween. 
  • Grab my minimally processed and ultra-clean protein powders (nourishing for the whole family!) in mainstay and limited edition flavors – Chocolate, Vanilla, Unflavored, Pumpkin Spice, Chai – right HERE. 
  • Let me support you in raising balanced, empowered eaters! My Fab Four Parenting course helps you set the stage for lifelong health, laying a rock solid nutritional foundation, and supporting blood sugar balance from the start.

Connect with me on Instagram for everything from real life mom health hacks, motivation to fuel your daily well-being, and a peek inside my tips as a celebrity nutritionist.

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