Dietitian's 30 Best Healthy Fall Recipes, Easy & Cozy

These are my Dietitian picks for the best healthy fall recipes of 2025! Fall is here, leaves are changing color, there's a chill in the air, football is back on TV. It's time to get comfy, make your favorite fall recipes and enjoy a hearty meal cuddled up on the couch. I hope you find something you enjoy! 

One of the best parts about this time of year is the abundance of seasonal fall produce. As a dietitian, I love making nutrient-rich recipes with all the squash, root vegetables, leafy greens, herbs, and apples!

I'm dishing up cozy meals like healthy soup recipes & chilis, fall dinner recipes (including quick weeknight dinners), fall desserts, & even Thanksgiving side dish ideas. You'll find dishes on the lighter side and cozy comfort foods with healthy alternatives.

So without further ado, here are my top 30 Fall Recipes for you to try this year! To get to the recipe, simply click on the recipe name, or the "grab the recipe" button. 🧡 

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• ​Healthy Fall Breakfast Recipes
• Healthy Fall Dinner Recipes
• Stuffed Acorn Squash with Ground Turkey, Celery & Apple​
• Healthy Fall Lunch Recipes
• Healthy Fall Side Dish Recipes
• Healthy Fall Snacks
• In Conclusion
• Related
• 💬 Comments

​Healthy Fall Breakfast Recipes

Pumpkin Spice Chia Pudding 

A super creamy pumpkin pie chia pudding with Greek yogurt, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin spices! I love having it as breakfast or a healthy mid-day snack. Chia seeds provide fiber, healthy fat, antioxidants and plant protein. Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder if you want to make it more filling. 

Kale & Mushroom Egg Bites ​

These Starbucks inspired Kale and Mushroom Egg Bites are an easy high-protein breakfast to meal prep for the week! Savory kale and mushrooms are combined with eggs, creamy cottage cheese and Monterey jack for the perfect flavor combination and fluffy texture. 😊

​Air Fryer Apple Yogurt Bowl​

Make these simple air fryer cinnamon apples and add them to a yogurt bowl with Greek yogurt, ​homemade granola​ or your favorite store-bought granola and a drizzle of nut butter for a filling and balanced breakfast! 

​Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes 🥞​

These easy blender Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes are a perfect breakfast for a cozy weekend! All the flavors of pumpkin spice and made with healthy ingredients - rolled oats & pumpkin + sweetened naturally with maple syrup! I hope you enjoy them all pumpkin season long. 😊

​Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats ​

This Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats Recipe tastes like eating the filling of apple pie with crisp apples, delicate cinnamon, and creamy oats!It's a great way to get in tons of nutrition at breakfast and perfect for busy mornings. With a couple of minutes of prep, you can make a delicious breakfast for the entire week. 😊 

​Broccoli Potato Egg Bake​

This perfectly fluffy Broccoli Egg Bake with Cottage Cheese, Potatoes and Red Peppers is a delicious & easy breakfast! It all comes together in one baking dish. Prep it in advance and breakfast will be waiting for you in the morning. 😊

​Banana Pumpkin Muffins​

These Pumpkin Banana Bread Muffins are a perfect combination of banana bread and pumpkin muffins. They are lower in sugar than most baked goods, and using oat flour adds dietary fiber and protein. A warm taste of fall in every bite!

Healthy Fall Dinner Recipes

​Sheet Pan Gnocchi and Chicken Sage Meatballs with Fall Veggies​

This fall inspired Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Meatballs is a delicious fall dinner! Tender gnocchi, butternut squash, brussels sprouts, red onion and sage chicken meatballs add tons of flavor and everything is topped with a simple lemony sauce. If you're a fan of sheet pan meals and haven't tried making a sheet pan gnocchi recipe, let this be your sign to try it.

​Harvest Glow Bowl with Yogurt Tahini Sauce​

This Easy Nourish Bowl recipe is one of my favorite ways to get in a lot of nutrition with optimal flavor! Perfectly roasted cauliflower and carrots get combined with sweet potato and crispy chickpeas - all topped off with a creamy tahini yogurt dressing to amplify the flavor. 

​Sweet Potato, Black Bean, Turkey Skillet Dinner ​

This Sweet Potato Turkey Skillet is a quick & easy weeknight dinner recipe that tastes great AND is full of nutrition! Everything comes together in one large skillet for a simple dinner the whole family will love. 

Buffalo Chicken Bowls with Homemade Ranch Dressing

These Buffalo Chicken Bowls are loaded with tons of flavor and are easy enough for a weeknight, but special enough for a weekend meal! Seasoned chicken is pan seared, tossed in buffalo sauce, and served on a bed of rice with fresh veggies and a drool-worthy ranch dressing made healthier with Greek yogurt! It's full of nutrition and easy to customize. 😊

​White Chicken Chili in the Crockpot​

This Dairy-Free White Chicken Chili is a flavorful cozy meal for colder months and a great alternative to traditional chili recipes! Tender chicken, a mixture of white beans, sweet corn, and green chilis get cooked to perfection in the slow cooker while you go about your day. It's an easy meal for busy weeknights! 

​Turkey Vegetable Chili ​

This easy Turkey Vegetable Chili is serious comfort food for a cold winter day! Once the veggies are chopped, everything comes together in just one large pot or Dutch oven in 30 minutes. It's packed with lean protein, tons of veggies, and different types of beans. It's a healthier alternative to traditional chili and one of my go-to recipes in the fall and winter months! 😊

​Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup​

This One Pot Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup recipe is a bright & zesty soup perfect for any time of year! Everything comes together in one pot for an easy weeknight meal that you can enjoy as comfort food for a chilly day.

​Butternut Squash Soup with Apples, Carrots & Ginger ​

This cozy Butternut Squash Soup with Ginger is an ultra creamy and nutritious soup perfect for colder months! Sweet squash is roasted on a sheet pan with carrots, apples, and ginger and blended with broth and coconut milk for the most decadent soup of the season.

​Smoked Paprika Salmon Bowl with Brown Rice & Fall Roasted Veggies​

These Salmon Rice Bowls with ​smoked paprika salmon​, ​bone broth brown rice​, and ​roasted vegetables​ are the epitome of an easy balanced meal! Full of flavor and tons of nutrition. You'll roast the veggies and cook the rice at the same time before baking the salmon & assembling your bowls! 😊

​Creamy Pumpkin Turkey Skillet Dinner

If you only have 20-30 minutes to make dinner and have a can of pumpkin in your pantry, you have to try this Pumpkin Turkey Skillet with White Beans! It's an easy healthy dinner with ground turkey, pureed pumpkin + cheese and Greek yogurt added at the end to make it extra creamy! Serve it on it's own or over pasta or rice. 😊

Hearty, Healthy Beef Stew

This Beef Potato and Carrot Stew is the ultimate comfort food for a cozy day! It's a classic for good reason...it's delicious with a rich flavor and a complete meal in one pot full of seasonal ingredients & nutrition. And as a bonus, it smells amazing while it simmers!

Stuffed Acorn Squash with Ground Turkey, Celery & Apple​

This savory Stuffed Acorn Squash with Ground Turkey is a delicious and nutrient-dense meal that's perfect for the fall season! The acorn squash serves as an edible bowl filled with a turkey mixture with celery, apples, dried cranberries, and fragrant fresh thyme and rosemary that'll leave your home smelling amazing.😊 

​Pumpkin 3 Bean Chili​

This Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili is a unique twist on traditional chili. Adding pumpkin puree makes it shockingly hearty and adds a hint of sweetness! An easy weeknight dinner with all the seasonal flavors of fall!

​Creamy Spinach & Mushroom Orzo​

This Mushroom Orzo with Spinach is serious comfort food! It's a creamy and decadent dish made with short-grain orzo pasta, mushrooms, spinach, broth, parmesan cheese, and Greek yogurt added at the end. And it comes together in just one pan! It's a perfect main dish when you want something satisfying and creamy, but on the healthier side. 

Healthy Fall Lunch Recipes

​Quick & Easy Buffalo Chicken Salad ​

If you like the taste of buffalo chicken and are looking for a quick & easy healthy lunch, try this high protein Buffalo Chicken Salad! You can make it with leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken. Enjoy it with chips or crackers, dip celery and carrots in it, or turn it into a sandwich or wrap! 😊

Beet and Butternut Squash Arugula Salad 

This colorful Beet and Butternut Squash Salad is a beautiful salad that's perfect for the fall and winter months! Roasted butternut squash and beets are mixed with leafy greens + topped with creamy goat cheese & pumpkin seeds. Everything is topped with a delicious maple dijon dressing! Meal prep it for lunch or bring it to a gathering for everyone to enjoy. 😊

​Kale Harvest Salad​

If you're looking for a delicious nutrient-rich recipe, this Kale Harvest Salad is the perfect combination of fall flavors, and is loaded with seasonal ingredients. Fresh kale, sweet potatoes, crisp apples, and pumpkin seeds all topped with a creamy ​Maple Tahini Dressing​. 

Healthy Fall Side Dish Recipes

​Pumpkin Hummus​

This creamy Pumpkin Hummus recipe is such a delicious dip for the fall! It's a balance of sweet and savory flavors and adding pumpkin to traditional hummus makes it super creamy! It provides dietary fiber + vitamins A & C. Serve it with roasted vegetables at the Thanksgiving table or bring it as an appetizer with pita chips or seed crackers.

​Fall Pasta Salad ​

This Fall Pasta Salad has all the flavors of fall - perfect for a gathering or easy lunch! Roasted Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, crisp apples, fresh thyme, and tender pasta - all topped with creamy goat cheese and a maple dijon dressing! 

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Brown Sugar Crumble​

This delicious Sweet Potato Casserole (No Marshmallows) has a crunchy pecan & brown sugar topping and is a staple for Thanksgiving dinner with my family! We have been making some version of this for years, and it's always a favorite. The best part is that you can prep it in advance to get a head start on your cooking.

​Honey Glazed Carrots with Thyme​

These Honey Thyme Roasted Carrots are the perfect side dish to bring for a holiday dinner party. Or enjoy them with your favorite protein on a busy weeknight! Carrots are coated in a combination of honey, olive oil, thyme, and seasonings and roasted at high heat in the oven until almost caramelized.

Healthy Fall Snacks

​Pumpkin Protein Smoothie​

This Pumpkin Protein Smoothie is a perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth and get some protein during the fall season! It tastes like pumpkin pie filling, comes together in less than 5 minutes, and is made with wholesome ingredients.

Caramel Apple Chia Pudding with Dates

This Caramel Apple Chia Pudding is a perfect make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings during apple season! It's full of tons of flavor from dates, apples, and creamy Greek yogurt and it packs in so much nutrition like dietary fiber, plant-protein, and healthy fats! 

In Conclusion

That wraps up my top fall recipes for 2025! I hope you find something you enjoy and come back for more!

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