63 Tasty Fall Recipes That Make Weight Loss So Much Easier

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Blaine Moats Be honest—the last thing you want to eat on a chilly fall day is a salad. Sure, in the summertime, salads are refreshing. They are full of all kinds of summer produce and keep us feeling slim and trim throughout the summer months. But as the colder […]

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pumpkin mole chili bowls with spoons
Blaine Moats

Be honest—the last thing you want to eat on a chilly fall day is a salad. Sure, in the summertime, salads are refreshing. They are full of all kinds of summer produce and keep us feeling slim and trim throughout the summer months. But as the colder months come around, it can be difficult to find foods that can help promote and maintain weight loss. Especially when all you're craving is warm comfort foods! But what if we told you that you could have the best of both worlds?

Comfort foods don't have to be loaded with calories! With a few tweaks, they can easily be made into healthier meals that you'll love, without compromising the comfort and flavor you desire during the fall season. The key is to aim for leaner cuts of meat and to boost your favorite comfort meals with lots of nutrients. Hello, vegetables!

From slimming breakfasts to comforting dinners, here are some of our favorite fall recipes to turn to for easier weight loss. And if you're on the hunt for even more easy recipe ideas, check out our list of the 100 Easiest Recipes You Can Make.

Serious gluten-free chili
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Lean out that pot of chili this fall by swapping out fatty ground beef with lean ground turkey!

Get our recipe for Hearty Turkey Chili.

Bowl of pumpkin pad thai with peanuts ready to be eaten
Blaine Moats

Who says pumpkin can only go in pie? Reap all the health benefits pumpkin can provide by adding it to this savory pad thai!

Get our recipe for Pumpkin Pad Thai.

Banana bread
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

There's nothing like a slice of warm banana bread with a steaming cup of coffee on a crisp, fall, weekend morning. Especially if that slice is significantly lower in sugar!

Get our recipe for Banana Bread.

cranberry orange granola bowls with bowl of berries and spoons
Waterbury Publications, Inc.

Avoid the sugary bag of granola at the store and make your own low-sugar version at home with a fall-favorite flavor—cranberries!

lemon poppy seed pancakes with blueberry compote on white plate with fork, spoon, blue cloth napkin
Waterbury Publications, Inc.

Wake up to a healthier stack of pancakes made with multigrain and a homemade blueberry compote.

arugula pumpkin flatbreads
Blaine Moats

Spread your favorite fall flavor right onto a flatbread and top with nutrient-dense veggies for an easy appetizer for all—or a delicious lunch for you!

butternut sage carbonara
Courtesy of Danielle Walker

Swap out the carb-heavy pasta with butternut squash swirls when making your favorite comforting carbonara this season.

Get our recipe for Butternut Sage Carbonara.

vegan sausage sheet pan
Carlene Thomas/Eat This, Not That!

Sheet pans make for easy weight loss meals—especially when they are loaded with lean proteins and lots of veggies!

Get our recipe for Sheet-Pan Vegan Sausage and Vegetables.

keto roast chicken on cooling rack with stringbeans
Waterbury Publications, Inc.

Roast up a chicken on the weekend and you'll have a lot of lean protein to work with throughout the rest of the week!

spicy pumpkin parfait in a mason jar with spoons
Blaine Moats

Pumpkin makes for a great flavor additive to your morning yogurt parfait—especially when it's topped with nuts and seeds!

Get our recipe for Spicy Pumpkin Parfaits.

maple balsamic chicken and vegetables
Waterbury Publications, Inc.

This balsamic chicken vegetable recipe makes cooking look easy thanks to your handy-dandy slow cooker.

Kiersten Hickman/Eat This, Not That!

Skip the sugary donuts at your local bakery and make your own low-sugar baked goods at home with these cranberry orange scones!

Get our recipe for Cranberry Orange Scones.

turkey sweet potato breakfast hash in cast iron skillet
Waterbury Publications, Inc.

A hearty breakfast hash made leaner with turkey sausage, lots of veggies, and vitamin-A-boosting sweet potatoes!

Fudgy pumpkin brownie bites on a wooden cutting board
Blaine Moats

Pumpkin, in brownies? That's right! Pumpkin makes for the perfect addition to these brownie bites at only 50 calories a piece!

Healthy butternut squash soup
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Use up this fall-favorite veggie in a creamy (healthier) soup for easy weight loss lunches!

Get our recipe for Butternut Squash Soup.

portobello mushroom pizza
Marty Baldwin/ Eat This, Not That!

Craving pizza on a crisp Friday night? This healthier version uses the heads of portobello mushrooms as the "crust" and is topped with all of your favorite pizza fillings.

Get our recipe for Portobello Mushroom Pizzas.

lemon pomegranate brussels sprouts on a sheet pan
Kiersten Hickman/Eat This, Not That!

Brussels sprouts, in the fall? Groundbreaking. Especially when you try roasting them with all of these delicious flavor combinations!

Get our recipe for Roasted Brussels Sprouts.

pumpkin mole chili bowls with spoons
Blaine Moats

Use that leftover can of pumpkin in this clever take on chili this fall right in your slow cooker.

green chile pork soup and bread
Jason Donnelly

Did we mention that your slow cooker is going to be your seasonal best friend? This hearty, healthy soup uses lean pork and spicy green chiles to warm you up.

roasted autumn harvest salad
Courtesy of Danielle Walker

Roast up some of your favorite fruits and top on a bed of leafy greens for a deliciously sweet take on salad.

cuban tomato and black bean soup
Jason Donnelly

This black bean soup beefs up the protein in this soup by adding in a smoked ham hock, making this soup a filling lunch alternative.

chai spiced pears
Courtesy of Danielle Walker

Looking for a healthier dessert option to serve at your Thanksgiving festivities? These chai poached pears are a classy alternative to your usual sugary pies.

Get our recipe for Chai Poached Pears.

Oatmeal pancakes with cinnamon apples
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Still have bags of apples after going apple picking? Use some of them up by topping warmed cinnamon apples on top of these oatmeal pancakes for a fun fall twist on a classic breakfast favorite.

carrot cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and chopped walnuts
Kiersten Hickman/Eat This, Not That!

Cupcakes, for weight loss? These cupcakes cut down the sugar and fat by using healthier ingredients without compromising that carrot cake flavor you love!

apple cranberry crisp in while bowls with spoons and red gingham napkin on wooden background
Jason Donnelly

Another clever way to use those leftover apples! Bake up this apple cranberry crisp for a healthier fruit-forward dessert to serve to a crowd.

Get our recipe for Apple Cranberry Crisp.

Healthy baked ziti
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Baked casseroles and slow-cooked meals are the name of the game in the fall, so having a few healthier versions of your favorite comfort foods—like baked ziti!—can certainly help with your weight loss efforts.

Get our recipe for Healthy Baked Ziti.

whole30 veggie casserole with slice popped out
Posie Brien/Eat This, Not That!

Load up your breakfast with all kinds of greens with this easy, low-carb veggie casserole.

keto lemon cheesecake with strawberries and macadamia nuts
Waterbury Publications, Inc.

This cheesecake is made with a macadamia crust to cut down on the carb and sugar intake while still giving you all of that cheesecake goodness you love!

pumpkin pie smoothie in glass
Rebecca Firkser/Eat This, Not That!

Whoever said smoothies were only a summer food was seriously mistaken!

Get our recipe for Paleo Pumpkin Smoothie.

sheet pan pork chops
Waterbury Publications, Inc.

Sheet pan meals make weight loss a lot easier because they require such minimal effort. Simply throw your meal on a tray, bake, and enjoy!

Get our recipe for Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Vegetables.

Vegetarian warm goat cheese salad
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

No one wants to eat a cold salad on a cold winter day, so toast up your goat cheese for a fun twist!

Slow cooker chicken in red wine
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Change up your usual Sunday roast by cooking chicken in a homemade red wine sauce right in your slower cooker!

Low-calorie chicken pot pie
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Slash those calories with this healthier version of your favorite comforting chicken pot pie.

Get our recipe for Healthier Chicken Pot Pie.

Grilled chicken salad with cranberries avocado and goat cheese
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Miss your summery salads? This grilled chicken avocado salad recipe adds in cranberries for a fall twist while still giving you that fresh, summery vibe.

Meatloaf
Shutterstock

Change up your usual meatloaf recipe by using leaner ground turkey instead!

Low-calorie apple pie with crunch topping
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Yes, even apple pie is considered one of our fall recipes for weight loss! This pie really leans into the apples instead of the carb pie crust and is topped with a heartier, healthier crumble.

Get our recipe for Best Apple Pie.

bowl of butternut squash hash with celery
Posie Brien/Eat This, Not That!

A hearty veggie hash for breakfast—or lunch!—sure does count as one of our favorite fall recipes for weight loss.

Healthy loaded alfredo with chicken and veggies
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

You don't have to skip out on your favorite meals in order to lose weight! Instead, load it up with vegetables to fill you up instead of relying on the starchy carbs to keep you full.

Healthy sunday roast chicken
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

A juicy chicken with roasted veggies on a Sunday evening? Who could say no to that!

Vegetarian honey roasted carrots
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

If you're in need of an easy side to go with any of your favorite mains, these roasted carrots pretty much go with any sheet pan or slow cooker meal!

Healthy chicken parm
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Skip the bead of pasta and serve this healthier version of chicken parm on a cooked bed of nutrient-dense spinach!

Get our recipe for Chicken Par with Spinach.

Jambalaya (with paleo & gluten-free option)
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Packed with all kinds of protein and veggies, this jambalaya is certainly a filling meal that will warm you up and slim you down.

Get our recipe for Jambalaya.

Vegan sweet potato fries
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Skip the deep fryer and enjoy your favorite salty snack right at home with our healthier version!

sweet potato banana muffins
Posie Brien/ Eat This, Not That!

You don't need loads of added sugars in order to make your weekend muffins taste sweet! Just rely on the naturally sweet foods you love, like sweet potatoes and bananas.

whole 30 sauteed apples in decorative bowl
Posie Brien/Eat This, Not That!

Don't feel like biting into a sugary coated caramel apple? These sauteed apples are slathered in a healthier caramel drizzle to give you that same taste you love without loading you up with added sugars.

Low-calorie bolognese fettuccine turkey
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Bolognese is a classic dish to make in the colder months, so keep it lean by using ground turkey and a homemade sauce!

Get our recipe for Turkey Bolognese.

healthy zucchini carbonara
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Slim down your creamy carbonara by swapping out half of your pasta with zucchini ribbons.

Get our recipe for Zucchini Carbonara.

Healthy apple-sausage stuffing
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

How can you say no to a casserole dish bursting with apple sausage stuffing in the fall? You can't, so we made our own healthier version so you can enjoy your favorites at Thanksgiving this year.

Vegetarian curry cauliflower with butternut squash
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

A spicy curry in the fall sounds like just the kind of fall recipe for weight loss we need!

Paleo 90 minute roasted turkey with orange cranberry relish
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Turkey in just 90 minutes? With this recipe, you'll have a healthier Thanksgiving dinner on the table in no time!

Paleo roast pork loin with white beans
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Not a fan of turkey or chicken? This lean porchetta pork loin is a great alternative if you're looking for something healthier to serve to your guests this season.

Paleo chicken ramen
Waterbury Publications, Inc.

Skip the starchy takeout version and make your own slimmed-down version of chicken ramen right at home!

Get our recipe for Paleo Chicken Ramen.

slow cooked turkey cassoulet in white bowls
Jason Donnelly

Have a lot of turkey leftover from Thanksgiving? Use it up with this hearty, healthy turkey cassoulet—made right in that nifty slow cooker!

Maple cashew apple toast
Jason Donnelly

A simple slice of toast on a weekday morning is really all you need thanks to the fiber-rich bread and apple, and the creamy cashew butter full of those healthy fats!

overnight cinnamon roll oats in open glass mason jar with blueberries on wooden tabletop with spoon
Jason Donnelly

Get that great taste of cinnamon rolls right in your bowl of oats thanks to this crafty overnight oat recipe!

Cranberry mustard mini tuna melts
Waterbury Publicatons, Inc.

Use up those fall cranberries with these mini tuna melts, made right in your muffin tin.

Pumpkin potato mash in a large bowl with chives, oil, and salt.
Blaine Moats

Why just make mashed potatoes when you can add mashed pumpkin as well? This healthier version of your favorite gives you a huge boost of nutrients.

pumpkin ravioli with pestp sauce
Blaine Moats

This crispy ravioli recipe is the perfect appetizer to serve at any event you attend this fall!

mixed greens salad with pears and pumpkin vinaigrette
Blaine Moats/Eat This, Not That!

Yes, pumpkin can even be used as a dressing! Throw together this pumpkin vinaigrette for your favorite fall salads—one of our favorite fall recipes to make for weight loss.

Paleo italian sausage soup
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Craving a hearty soup for lunches? Try this Italian sausage soup, which can easily be made into a minestrone if you cut out the pasta and load it up with veggies!

coconut pumpkin smoothie bowls with spoons
Blaine Moats

Pumpkin, pumpkin, and more pumpkin. It's the name of the game in the fall.

two layered creamy pumpkin yogurt
James Stefiuk

You can finally use that yogurt feature on your Instant Pot thanks to this flavorful, delicious two-layered creamy pumpkin recipe!

sweet potato toasts on blue plate with butter
Waterbury Publications, Inc.

Your favorite root vegetable can easily be a healthier swap for toast at snacktime!

Get our recipe for Sweet Potato Toasts.

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