As the fall temperatures outside drop, fight the cold by staying inside and making these fun seasonal recipes with your children. We’ve made a list of fall recipes inspired by what’s in season right now: From delicious pumpkin smoothies to healthy cauliflower pizza, these are sure to warm everyone’s bellies and spirits alike!
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Caramel Apple Bar
Not only do apples come in 7500 varieties (so everyone can find one they like), but their phytonutrient content and antioxidant benefits make them some of the most nutritious fall treat! And if you ever get bored with them, why not have some fun with your children and make them exciting again with this easy-to-make caramel apple bar! Just fill a muffin tin with different toppings of your choice, such as marshmallows, chopped peanuts, chocolate chips, or others. Then cut up some apple pieces, insert candy sticks into them, and prepare a caramel-filled dipping cup. Ready, set, dip! (via craftberrybush.com) -
Mini Cranberry Apple Pies
While summer is the official season of berries, fall brings cranberries, which are superfoods that promote heart health and reduce bacteria on your teeth, among other nutritional benefits. And what better way to eat cranberries than in the kids’ holiday season favorite- a pie! Your kids will love these adorable mini cranberry apple pies which are very easy to make (you don’t even need a food processor for the crust). Have fun mixing the dough and the filling with your children, and then serve them a la mode for the entire family to enjoy. (via catchmyparty.com) -
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
The undisputed ruler of the fall season is pumpkin. Go on a family pumpkin picking excursion, and then make this healthy kids’ favorite staple- a pumpkin pie milkshake! This nutritious, carotene and omega-3 fatty acids-filled milkshake will take five minutes to make: Just mix some low fat or almond milk, a dollop of Greek yogurt, pumpkin puree, frozen bananas, and spices. You’re all set. This delicious healthy milkshake will demonstrate that pumpkin is a lot more than just a Halloween decoration and will be a hit with your children. (via gimmesomeoven.com) -
Chocolate, Vanilla, and Strawberry "Ice Cream" Mashed Potatoes
Sweet potatoes’ peak season is fall, so there is no better time to stock up on these vitamin A and C-laden orange treasures. This recipe is perfect for the picky eater child because it provides all the nutritious benefits of sweet potatoes while looking like an ice cream sundae! Boil different colored potatoes, mash them, and scoop to serve on a special "dessert plate."(via parenting.com) -
Cauliflower Pizza
What kid doesn’t like pizza? Why not use one of the season’s nutritious cruciferous offerings, cauliflower, to make a healthy pizza with your children. Cauliflower is a great source of vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, and many others. This pizza is guaranteed to be toddler-approved, while sneaking veggies into their diets. All you need is eggs, cheese, and a chopped cauliflower head--combine all ingredients and bake to perfection. Who said balanced diets don’t include pizza? (via kidspot.com.au) -
Spaghetti Squash Marinara
Skip the unhealthy spaghetti takeout this fall, and make this spaghetti squash marinara for your kids instead! The poster food for autumn, squash is a vitamin-laden vegetable whose silky texture is perfect for making kid-friendly dishes like spaghetti. Bake it, shred into strips, add some marinara, and watch your little ones slurp tit away. Ciao, spaghetti! (via weelicious.com) -
Brown Pear Bear
Fall is the season for a variety of high-in-soluble-fiber pears that can satisfy a sweet craving in a healthy way. This adorable recipe features just two ingredients (a pear and superfood blueberries) and will be a blast to make with your little gourmands! Just slice up some pears and enjoy a weekend of animal food crafting with your kids. This treat is easy, fun, healthy, cute and yummy. (via canadianfamily.ca) -
Baked And Spicy Oregano Turnip Fries
Potatoes are not the only veggie you can make fries from. Fall is the season of root vegetables: From rutabagas to turnips, there’s something for everyone’s palate. However, despite their nutritious nature, root veggies are not kids’ favorites, due to their shape and hairy looks. Slice up some turnips, add spices, and pop them into an oven. These will make for a great lunch for toddlers, since they are very easy to hold. As yummy as French fries, your children won’t even know the difference! (via feedingmykid.com) -
Red Beet Pancakes
While beets are at their nutritional best in the fall, these root veggies are not an easy sell to the kids. Turn the cherished weekend tradition of a pancake breakfast into a healthy veggie serving opportunity by adding pureed beets to this 10 minutes to make pancake mix! The pink colored pancakes will delight all the family and can be frozen for up to 3 months. (via weelicious.com) -
Frozen Greek Yogurt And Pomegranate Bites
With the weather cooling, down nobody feels like heading out for that after dinner frozen yogurt treat. Try this recipe and make your own healthy frozen yogurt at home with heart-healthy, seasonal pomegranate. While your kids might not want to drink nutritious POM juice, they will certainly enjoy making and eating these kid-friendly frozen yourt cubes. Simply mix the pomegranate seeds with the Greek yourt, and pour it into ice cube tray to freeze. Or insert a Popsicle stick into the ice cube tray so that you have frozen dessert to go. (via mayihavethatrecipe.com)
