Crisp fall weather often brings cravings for comfort foods featuring seasonal flavors. But delicious fall foods like chili, apple pie, and pumpkin coffee cake don’t always use the healthiest ingredients.
Too much added sugar in baked goods, for example, can contribute to weight gain and obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. Similarly, diets rich in animal products — which often contain a lot of saturated fat — can also increase your risk of chronic disease and related death.
The good news is that simple ingredient swaps can cut that saturated fat and added sugar, while whole-food add-ins allow you to enjoy the flavor and nutrition of seasonal produce like pumpkin, apples, and squash.
Here are nine healthier versions of fall comfort food favorites.
All Everyday Health recipes meet expert-developed nutrient goals, considering several dietary guidelines. Learn more about the methodology behind why the recipes on this list are healthy.
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