Kristi Whitley

Healthy Living

Fall Recipes

Labor Day means the end of summer in most places in the U.S. but in the deep south it's still HOT! It will be another month before I break out the soup pot but until then, there are plenty of good recipes to enjoy the flavors of fall. When the fall decorations start to appear I begin to crave all things pumpkin. This year, my pumpkin cravings have peanuts with them. I can also go for an apple everyday. Here's what's cookin' at our house...

Pumpkin Bread

This recipe is by frommybowl.com. I am mentioning them in my will for giving me this delicious, comforting, bread recipe. I ate the whole loaf in two days. Hope you have better self-control. By the way, it is oil-free, vegan, and gluten-free. Enjoy!

Noodles and Vegetables with Peanut Sauce

Try this yummy recipe for a 30-minute week-night meal and take some for lunch the next day. They are good warm, room temp, or cold which makes them perfect for lunch boxes or picnics. 

Chickpea Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Cashew Cream

A little more difficult to make than the Pumpkin Bread but loaded with energy-fortifying nutrition. Freezes well too. Nice to have on hand for afternoon snacking!

Kale and Apple salad with Peanut Vinaigrette

If you have Trader Joe's near you, just buy their dressing from the produce department. I also buy their kale slaw mix and add a chopped apple. This salad travels well too. Make it for dinner and take the leftovers for lunch the next day. 

Pumpkin Smoothie

Here are two ways to make pumpkin smoothies. If you like pumpkin lattes you will love pumpkin smoothies.