Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice: 5 Healthy Snacks to Get You Ready for Fall
Fall is a time of sweet, spiced, and cozy flavors. From cinnamon to pumpkin spice to fresh apples and honestly anything with brown sugar, fall snacks are the epitome of delectable sweet treats. However, “delectably sweet” is not always synonymous with “healthy and nutrient rich.” Trying to avoid your cravings may just make them more intense, but with healthier options, you can give into your cravings, guilt-free.
So, we have compiled for you a list and recipes of 5 fall snacks with a healthier spin to satisfy your craving for some of your favorite fall flavors but in a healthier way. Eating what you want while getting in your daily essential nutrients is made easier with the healthy recipes below that take care of your body AND your cravings. the professionals at LunaJoy specialize in helping women and teen girls develop a healthy relationship with their bodies, food & eating.
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Fall Favorites Made Healthy
Get ready to incorporate your favorite fall flavors into these healthy recipes. These trending snacks will satisfy your sweet tooth while highlighting key nutrients and whole foods. Yes, healthy food can be delicious and crave-worthy too! Look no further than this curated list of tried & true “healthified” fall favorites.
Healthy Apple Crumble
This delectable recipe uses fresh apples, oats, and natural sweeteners like maple syrup to emphasize fall flavors without the added ingredients (and guilt). The combination of spices like nutmeg and cinnamon gives this treat flavor and sweetness, while the oats are a healthier alternative to a crumbly and buttery crust for your crumble.
2. Pumpkin Muffins
These Pumpkin Muffins are great to pre-make and grab and
go for an easy snack. Using nutrient-rich whole ingredients such as coconut oil, oats, and whole wheat flour gives you all the satisfaction of a fall-flavored pumpkin but without the preservatives and unknown additions to the processed stuff in the grocery stores. This 5-star rated recipe is a crowd (and craving) pleaser for sure!
3. Healthy Candied Pecans
This sweet and easy recipe makes a great snack, especially on the go. This recipe really satisfies that annual craving we all collectively get for pecan pie. With just 4 simple ingredients, you get deliciously glazed pecans that are quick, easy, and delicious.
4. Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
Overnight oats have been a huge trend lately for the convenience of pre-making and all the different variations you could make. For the fall, we have found a healthy apple cinnamon overnight oats recipe that tastes amazing, is easy to make and incorporates some favorite autumnal flavors like apple and cinnamon. By using a protein-packed Greek yogurt as a base, you are making a satisfying and sweet snack with fresh apples and maple syrup (or honey!) as a natural sweetener.
If you want to mix up your overnight oat recipe, try adding some candied pecans (like the recipe above!) or cranberries to create many variations of fall flavors.
5. Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Guilt-free cookies? I’ll take 5. These gluten-free cookies only require 4 ingredients and are ready in just 10 minutes. Using bananas and oats as a base for your cookies, you will get a chewy, moist cookie. You will satisfy your craving and hunger with this protein and fiber-packed cookie. Eat them warm for a cozy snack at home or save them for later; they will be just as good!
Flavors of Fall
By making some easy ingredient swaps, you can enjoy healthier versions of some of the season’s most popular desserts, snacks, and flavors. Though having a healthy diet can mean a lot of different things to different people, most professionals in the nutritional field can agree using whole foods, natural flavors, and eliminating artificial or unnecessary ingredients is a great start to enjoying your favorite foods.
If you find it difficult to form a healthy relationship with food and your body, you are not alone. It is estimated that 30 million people in America are diagnosed with an eating disorder. Fortunately, you do not have to navigate building a healthy lifestyle and relationship with food alone. LunaJoy has helped many women and girls overcome unhealthy eating habits and body issues through evidence-based treatment and building a community that celebrates food and the human body. Reach out today to speak to a professional and start your journey to loving yourself and food again.
