With Thanksgiving upon us to start the holiday season and the chilly weather definitely having arrived in New England, I’ve been in the mood to whip up and enjoy lots of good food and drinks.
So today, I thought I’d share a round-up of recipes that are awesome to make this time of year (& are also on the healthier side!). Featuring seasonal ingredients, crowd-pleasing appetizers and dishes, and baked goods that’ll satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth, this round-up is full of yumminess!
Pumpkin chocolate chip oatmeal cookies. I’ve been a cookie monster lately, and I keep satisfying my cookie cravings with healthy recipes like this pumpkin & oat-filled one!
Mediterranean Hummus Dip. A healthy, flavorful appetizer to bring to a party.
Pear & pomegranate sangria. This seasonal adult beverage also includes fresh apple & orange!
Potato black bean soup. Warm up with this soup, which takes a twist on your typical black bean soup with the addition of potatoes, bell pepper and carrots. It also gets a flavor kick from Mexican-inspired ingredients like fresh lime, salsa, cilantro, paprika and red onion.
Herbed pomegranate goat cheese crostini. An easy appetizer using in-season pomegranate.
Cinnamon apple stuffed sweet potatoes. A 6-ingredient recipe perfect as a fall or winter side dish.
Gingerbread oatmeal bars. Featuring iron-rich ingredients like molasses, oats, hemp hearts and cashew butter.
Pumpkin banana smoothie parfaits with apple pie granola. These parfaits are fun for weekend brunch or lunch.
Chocolate peppermint brownies. This vegan dessert is bursting with seasonal peppermint flavor.
Chocolate chip pumpkin mug cake. Satisfy your dessert cravings with this single serving recipe.
White bean bruschetta. Kick up the classic bruschetta recipe with the addition of a white bean spread… And I mean, who doesn’t love finger food?!
Chocolate chip pumpkin cookie bars. Packed with pumpkin and chocolate chips, these chewy cookie bars make for a perfect autumn snack or dessert!
Spinach, goat cheese & tomato ravioli. These wonton ravioli take a bit of effort to make, but they’re so yummy and make for a great recipe for an intimate dinner party!
Peppermint matcha hot chocolate. This warm cup of deliciousness is a wintery drink that will pep you up with antioxidant-rich matcha powder! I’ve whipped up this hot cocoa several times lately.
Oat streusel stuffed baked apples. Also featuring a maple butter sauce, these apples make for a tasty, healthy dessert or brunch recipe.
Chocolate chip oatmeal cookies.. because I couldn’t include just one healthy cookie recipe in this round-up!
Potato leek soup with zucchini and ditalini pasta. This soup has been one of my favorites this year.
Apple pie banana bread. A fun recipe twist that combines apple pie & banana bread!
Easy orzo veggie soup… one of my go-to dinners during fall & winter!
Mini pretzel twists. These homemade pretzels are always a hit!
Tell me.. What recipes do you plan to make this holiday season?
That apple pie banana bread looks interesting! We love banana bread at our house
I love the holidays! Appetizers for dinner plus a glass of wine is totally how we roll…while sitting next to the Christmas tree, of course! 🙂 I love all things gingerbread, so those gingerbread oatmeal bars are catching my attention right now. Yum!
I’m so excited to start Christmas baking! All of these recipes look so delicious, but the sangria and gingerbread oatmeal bars are especially calling my name. Have a great Thanksgiving Nicole!
Whoa- those baked apples look incredible!!!
I’m such a sucker for sangria – that looks so good! And those gingerbread oatmeal bars?? Also so need to make! Too many things I want to bake / cook this time of the year! haha