I don’t know about you, but I associate autumn with healthy fall treats, baked pumpkin, apple pies, grape juice, or hot herbal tea, enjoyed in my favorite cozy home and sweetened with honey. Of course, autumn is also the season of pastrami, wine, and all the “guilty” culinary pleasures we indulge in from time to time, if possible.
That’s why I’ll provide you with a short guide on how to “travel” through these sometimes not-so-healthy culinary pleasures while minimizing their impact on your health and how to eat. healthy fall treats
1. Always choose homemade dough
I know, store-bought puff pastry for apple, pumpkin, or cheese pies is crispy and delicious, but it’s not healthy at all. Nowadays, you can find plenty of recipes online for homemade dough. I assure you that the result will be much healthier than the store-bought version, and you’ll have better control over the quality of the ingredients.
2. Opt for healthy toppings
On Instagram, you’ll already find reels featuring hot chocolate, meringue, and whipped cream, the indispensable treats for Christmas. The same goes for autumn. We tend to add whipped cream, chocolate, or other sweet toppings to our pies or baked pumpkin. You’ll have a much more delicious treat if you opt for seasonal toppings such as lemon slices, dates, apples, cinnamon, or anise.
3. Unsweetened herbal teas…
I mentioned earlier the indulgence of enjoying tea sweetened with honey because that’s how most people enjoy it. If you don’t have any restrictions, it’s okay, but for this season, choose your favorite herbal tea and savor it alongside a steaming pie, which is already sweet from the start. Since you already have a sweet centerpiece, my advice is not to add anything else.
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4. Use natural sweeteners where possible
Here, I’m mainly referring to pie dough. Where you can use honey, it’s okay, and where you can use another type of sweetener, give it a try. If you don’t have clear restrictions from your doctor, you can also opt for brown sugar, for example, but in a smaller quantity and considering the other recommendations. That’s how you make sure you have healthy fall treats.
5. Add local nuts like walnuts, almonds, cashews, but in moderation, and say “No” to candied or dried fruits
We already have so many fresh fruits (which, be careful, should not all be consumed together and without moderation), so why add candied or dried fruits? Instead, it’s a good idea to add local nuts like walnuts or almonds because they will provide a unique flavor and are also very healthy.
6. Consume everything in moderation
I know, autumn is tempting, but try to follow clear rules throughout the day: a certain number of main meals, desserts served in moderation after meals, a certain number of hours between meals without consuming anything, and try not to eat anything after a certain hour in the evening – you can clarify these aspects with your doctor. And above all, regardless of the culinary delights you choose to indulge in, remember to enjoy them in moderation.
These healthy fall treats will also be absolutely delicious. Besides the recommendations above make sure you add into your diet autumn vegetables. Seasonal fruits and vegetables are great so this autumn you know what to put into your basket.
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