Fall, it’s finally here and we couldn’t be more excited! What’s not to love? Cooler temps, beautiful foliage, pumpkin spice and so many great fall activities. Hiking and camping, leaf peeping to picnicking with your favorite people; its a fabulous time of the year! These Fall Picnic recipes are the perfect way to celebrate.
Local apples, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, and butternut squash are easy to come by. Mix in some flavorful spices such as cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves and you’ll have many healthy recipes to choose from!
Fill your favorite picnic basket with some of these fall inspired healthy dishes and enjoy.
Fall Picnic Recipes
Salads aren’t just a summer must have. Harvest inspired salads are loaded with crunchy in season fruit, tart cranberries, tangy cheeses and delicious spices will leave us craving seasonal produce all autumn long.
Lentil and Feta Salad This recipe makes enough to take on your picnic therefore you’ll have leftovers to make your week ahead super simple!
Fall Harvest Mason Jar Salads with Maple Cider Vinaigrette Delicious salad filled with greens and crunchy in season fruit, perfectly compact in one jar!
Warm Honey Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberry and Goat Cheese Salad Cranberries and tangy goat cheese?! YES please!
Vegan Buddha Bowl with Spring Vegetables be sure to throw this in a mason jar to make it super easy to enjoy!
Autumn brings ultimate comfort food combinations, such as soup and sandwiches. The simplicity of pairing a sandwich with a hearty soup supports making better food choices, for instance incorporating more fruits and vegetables into our diet through easy all in one recipes .
White Bean and Kale Soup Stove top or crock pot recipes are included!
Thai Carrot Curry Soup Kick up the heat or keep this soup basic and everyone will be happy!
Easy Instant Pot Tomato Soup Delicious old fashion tomato soup to warm the soul.
French Onion Soup Silky French onion soup will have you craving a lunch time break.
Turkey Avocado Wrap Crunchy cabbage slaw and mashed beans and avocado make this wrap undeniably delicious!
Waldorf Chicken Salad Pita Add this protein packed chicken salad to your picnic for the ultimate on the go lunch!
Fully Loaded Autumn Sandwich Turkey and Cheddar but anything but basic!
Chicken Ciabatta Sandwiches with Homemade Chicken Patties Garlic and spices stand out among the chicken and Swiss cheese.
Gather around your picnic blanket and experience a wonderful combination of healthy, sweet and salty treats. From nuts to seeds to breads and parfaits, you will have something for everyone!
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds A crunchy salty snack!
Instant Pot Apple Crisp ( Gluten & Dairy Free) The coconut cream drizzle topping sends this recipe out of this world!
Pumpkin Oat Cookies Vegan, gluten free and vegetarian cookies are kid friendly and delicious!
Chocolate Pumpkin Cups Chocolate and Pumpkin, who could resist!
Pumpkin Pie Yogurt Parfait This is the perfect recipe to make ahead and have for a quick but scrumptious protein loaded breakfast or lunch.
Spiced Nuts Honey, Cumin, Cinnamon and cayenne round out this delicious protein rich snack!
Baked Tortilla Chips Be sure to take these along with you and enjoy your mild pumpkin salsa!
When the air is crisp and the leaves start to fall, you'll love many of our healthy fall recipes that showcase the season's best flavors. These fresh autumn recipes feature the best of fall flavor and produce.
I hope you enjoy each and everyone throughout the season.