It’s officially that time of year where the air gets a little chilly and all you want to do is curl up with some blankets and watch your favorite movie with a nice little dish of comfort food. Ah, comfort food. This term is notorious for describing food that is undoubtedly bad for you. Well it’s time to break ourselves of that thought! You can still make a hearty, warm, comforting dish while keeping it healthy. You won’t even feel guilty going for seconds!
Rosemary-Apple Bread
Yield: 16 servings
Calories per serving: 95
Recipe: http://www.health.com/health/recipe/0,,10000000549970,00.html
Perks: Rosemary has surprising healing powers like improving memory to reducing anxiety. Also, this bread has almost a third of the fat of traditional homemade bread!
Pumpkin Pie Muffins
Yield: 15 muffins
Calories per serving: 138
Recipe: http://www.fitsugar.com/Paleo-Pumpkin-Muffins-32325451
Perks: Sweet without the sugar, perfect for kids!
Spinach and Quinoa Scamble
Yield: 2 serving sizes
Calories per serving: 365
Recipe: http://www.fitsugar.com/Quinoa-Egg-Scramble-Recipe-29628127
Perks: If you are a vegetarian or have trouble staying full through the day, this is a perfect meal to get the amount of protein needed to keep you from feeling hungry.
Fruit and Peanut Butter Sandwiches
This recipe can be manipulated to the chef’s choice. Bananas, avocados, strawberries, and eggs can be added to any whole wheat or multi grain bagel for a healthy and filling breakfast! Adding a spoonful or two of peanut butter and Nutella brings the amount of protein up, keeping you fuller, longer.
Veggie Omelets
Our last breakfast recipe is a GREAT way to get your daily fix of veggies in! The recipe is simple and can easily be changed to fit what you like best. http://greenlitebites.com/2012/06/14/garden-vegetable-omelet/
Allrecipes gives great ideas for lunches; find the kid in you! The important thing to remember is that you keep sugar low (in order to avoid that 5 o’clock crash) and protein and vitamins high in order to not only stay alert longer, but also stay full longer. http://allrecipes.com/recipes/holidays-and-events/events-and-gatherings/back-to-school/lunch-box-favorites?prop24=RR_Seasonal_Slide2_Healthier-Lunch
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Easy-Snack-Wraps/?prop24=hn_slide1_Easy-Snack-Wraps&evt19=1
Apple-Butternut Squash Soup
Yield: 8 servings
Calories per serving: 264
Recipe: http://www.health.com/health/recipe/0,,10000001924771,00.html
Perks: This hearty soup has low cholesterol and is a great way to utilize some of the delicious in-season fall foods available!
Creamy Turnip-Potato Puree
Yield: 8 servings
Calories per serving: 91
Recipe: http://www.health.com/health/recipe/0,,50400000107649,00.html
Perks: This recipe is easy to make and could satisfy any mashed potato lover!
Pumpkin Ravioli
Yield: 6 servings
Calories per serving: 162
Recipe: http://www.health.com/health/recipe/0,,10000001046792,00.html
Perks: The pumpkin this dish makes it perfect for fall and gives a healthy twist to a traditional favorite meal!
Spiced Coffee with Cinnamon Whipped Cream
Yield: 8 servings
Calories per serving: 138
Recipe: http://www.health.com/health/recipe/0,,50400000108572,00.html
Perks: Coffee is a known metabolism booster. Plus, most of the ingredients it takes to make this sweet fall-time treat can be found in your cabinets at home!