When the leaves start turning and the nights turn chilly, there’s nothing like the scents of cinnamon, nutmeg, baked apple, and those great orange fall veggies: butternut squash, pumpkin, carrot, and sweet potato.
Here is just a sampling of our great Trim Down Club recipes to get you in the mood for fall and make use of these great orange veggies—filled with benefits like beta-carotene (good for immune system and vision), and Vitamins A, B6, and C, to name just a few.
1. Pumpkin Bread
This recipe from Trim Down Club member Debbie is a healthy, guilt-free version of a seasonal favorite. Savor this one with a cup of tea.
2. Broccoli Pumpkin Quinoa Pasta
Quinoa noodles give this one-dish meal a unique flavor that will appeal to pasta lovers everywhere.
3. Butternut Squash Clafoutis Dessert
You can make this one with either butternut squash, pumpkin, or a mix of the two. A simple and delicious dessert that you can serve with our homemade Crème Fraiche.
4. Orange Carrot Shake
Perfect for that rare warm fall day, this shake will brighten up your morning.
5. Creamy Sweet Potato Carrot Soup
Soup is the ultimate comfort food, and this creamy puree is no exception. You can use any combination of sweet potato, carrot, pumpkin, or squash. Deliciously filling and warming.
6. Spicy Pumpkin Latte
Why stop at the coffee shop when you can make your own at home? Our healthy version of this fall favorite is simply heaven!
7. Pumpkin Choco Chip Muffin Cookies
Who doesn’t like chocolate chip cookies? Dress this versatile cookie up for fall with the addition of great pumpkin flavor.
While you are stocking up on your fall vegetables, remember that to lose weight the right way, you SHOULD be eating lots of delicious foods.