27 Easy Fall Meals to Get You Through the Cold Season
The cold weather got you craving warm breakfasts and hearty one-pot meals? Here are nearly 30 healthy fall recipes for every meal of the day, including fall coffee recipes and desserts!
Fall Breakfast Ideas – Healthy, Easy & Fast
Start those cold mornings off with a warm, hearty breakfast. From eggs, to oatmeal and grits, here are five delicious fall breakfast recipes that are quick to fix and oh so satisfying.
Shrimp & Grits
A southern favorite that features buttery shrimp, chopped mushrooms, and crispy bacon, all served over creamy grits.
Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
Nothing says fall like a delicious pumpkin recipe. This oatmeal bowl features creamy pumpkin pie oatmeal topped with candied pecans.
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Roasted apples with a dusting of cinnamon sugar top a creamy bowl of oatmeal for the ultimate in comfort food. Warm up on a cold morning with this classic fall breakfast.
Breakfast Skillet
Sometimes you just need the big breakfast, and here it is. A hearty meal of eggs, sausage, bacon, potatoes, peppers, and onions cooked up in about 30 minutes!
Pizza Frittata
This recipe takes a simple egg dish and turns it into comfort food. Topped with herbs, marinara, olives, mushrooms, onions, pepperoni and a layer of gooey cheese, it’s done in about 20 minutes!
Fall Coffee Recipes at Home
In those early days of fall when the weather hasn’t turned cold quite yet, but you want to enjoy those fall flavors, try these iced coffee recipes featuring pumpkin and caramel.
Low Carb Pumpkin Spice Creamiccino
Mix this low carb, dairy-free, and sugar-free pumpkin spice blended coffee up from scratch, or blend it up in minutes with some leftover pumpkin ice cream!
Caramel Blondie
This blended Caramel Blondie coffee recipe will give you that decadent, rich coffeehouse flavor without the rich price tag.
Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
This skinny Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew is dairy-free, sugar-free and delicious! It mixes up in minutes and is healthier and cheaper than the coffee house version.
Fall Soup and Stews
Let’s face it, autumn is soup season, so here are my five best fall soup recipes. Vegetarian, chicken and beef–there’s something for everyone. And they all feature autumn’s bounty of vegetables, like squashes, alliums and potatoes.
Leek & Potato
A cold-season classic, creamy yellow potatoes and leeks are blended to smooth perfection and topped with crumbled bacon and a drizzle of cream.
Slow Cooker Chili
Get that cooked-all-day flavor with only 15 minutes of hands-on prep time. Full of hearty beef, beans, and spices, this recipe will warm you up on a chilly evening.
Brown Butter Parsnip Soup
Brown butter and heavy whipping cream provide the base for this decadent autumn soup. Parsnip, shallots, and a blend of marjoram and sage perfectly balance out the flavor.
Spicy Pumpkin Soup
Autumn means two things: pumpkins and soup. So this spicy pumpkin soup really delivers the flavor! Chipotle peppers and red peppers blend together to bring the heat on cold fall days.
Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut squash and carrot blend together with herbs and spices to provide a decadent sweet and savory flavor. Add toasted nuts and more herbs and serve with warm-from-the-oven bread for a perfect light meal.
Fall Recipe Appetizers
Check out these ideas for fall appetizers and snacks.
Baked Camembert
This savory camembert BBQ recipe is ooey-gooey deliciousness when served with a simple baguette. It’s perfect for a fall charcuterie board and bakes up in minutes on the grill or in an air fryer.
Sweet Potato Fries
These sweet potato fries are seasoned just right for that perfect balance of sweet, savory, and salty. Serve them as an appetizer or side dish with your favorite main protein.Or serve up a double batch with a scoop of delicious garlic aioli as the main event.
Easy Fall Dinners Ideas
We’ve covered breakfast and soup, and now we’re on to the main meal. Check out the healthy, quick fall dinner ideas and one-pot meals below. We’ve got you covered with recipes for chicken, beef, seafood, and vegetarian.
Fall Dinner Ideas with Chicken
Chicken Pot Pie
Peas, carrots, potatoes, and chicken mixed in a creamy broth and topped with canned biscuits will become a weeknight dinner favorite.
Chicken Noodle Soup
Want a deliciously healthy copycat of your favorite chicken noodle soup when you were young, you know the one in the red and white can? Here’s your adult version. You’re welcome.
White Bean Chicken Chili
Shredded chicken, white beans, poblano pepper, and green salsa combine with herbs and spices for a hearty bowl of goodness.
Southwest Chicken Bowl
A delicious meal of spicy rice, corn, and beans topped with grilled chicken and peppers, pico de gallo, cheese, and onions. And it’s on the table in about 30 minutes!
Fall Dinner Ideas with Ground Beef
Lasagna Casserole
This super-cheesy, keto lasagna casserole has a secret ingredient that helps you get dinner on the table in 30 minutes!
Meatloaf & Mashed Cauliflower
This meatloaf is juicy on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside. Prepared all in one pot with mashed cauliflower and steamed asparagus, it’s healthy, fast comfort food!
Chili Dog Casserole
Low carb, easy, and fast, this healthy chili dog recipe comes together quickly in your favorite multi-cooker. Perfect for busy fall weeknights, tailgating parties, or anytime!
Fall Vegetarian Dinner Recipes
Vegetarian Lasagna
Five layers of pasta, spicy sauce, and gooey cheese. Add a slice of Texas toast for a hearty, filling meal that cooks all in one pot!
Chili Mac
A creamy, spicy mix of macaroni and cheese, salsa, beans, roasted corn and jalapeño, topped with pico de gallo, green onions, and crema.
Fall Dessert Ideas – Easy & Healthy Recipes
We’ve covered all the savory fall meal ideas, so let’s finish off with a sweet fall recipe. Desserts! Check out this list of fall dessert inspo.
Pumpkin Brioche Bread Pudding
Toasted pecans and sweet maple syrup make this pumpkin brioche bread pudding the perfect autumn treat or holiday dish! This high protein recipe feeds 6-8 easily and makes a delicious brunch or dessert.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream
Pumpkin cheesecake ice cream, made with real ingredients and no added sugar, is the perfect guilt-free treat for autumn or any time of year.
Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream
This pumpkin ice cream recipe let’s you enjoy one of autumn’s favorite flavors all year ’round! Real ingredients, like canned pumpkin, pumpkin pie spices, milk, and cream come together in a creamy, delicious dessert.