This weekend finally started to feel like fall and I couldn’t be more excited. Fuzzy socks, golden milk lattes and a new pumpkin cinnamon roll recipe? Nothing better.
Today I’ve got 31 delicious, seasonal recipes for you to cook each day in October. You’ll find the perfect mix of sweet & savory, hearty salads and nourishing soups, plus plenty of sweet treats that will make you want to turn on Hocus Pocus and hang in your PJ’s.
What’s in season in October?
Apples and brussels sprouts are going strong over here and it’s time to stock up on every type of winter squash.
Reminder: I have over 40 pumpkin recipes that you can make for this week’s #AKPumpkinWeek! Click here or on “pumpkin” above to get them all, and sign up for pumpkin week here!
Take a scroll and get ready for a delicious month. These recipes are perfect for game day and holiday parties, so make a double batch and share with everyone you love. Be sure to leave a comment and let me know which ones you try! As always, I’d love to see your creations so snap a photo for our Facebook group and use the hashtag #ambitiouskitchen on Instagram.
Enjoy, xoxo!
Breakfast
Baked Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cups
Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes
Almond Butter Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Cups
Healthy Marbled Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins
Cinnamon Sweet Potato Pie Smoothie
The Best Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls You’ll Ever Eat
Butternut Squash Bacon Spinach Quiche
Healthy Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze
Lunch
Easy Creamy Vegan Tomato Soup (using canned tomatoes)
Shredded Brussels Sprouts & Kale Salad with Apple, Gorgonzola & Candied Pecans
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Peanut Butter Chicken Soup
Paleo Coconut Chicken Sweet Potato Noodle Soup
Spicy Maple Roasted Butternut Squash & Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Bacon
Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup (whole 30, dairy free)
Roasted Sweet Potato, Pear & Pomegranate Spinach Salad
Winter Roasted Butternut Squash Black Lentil Salad with Grapes + Arugula
Dinner
Spicy Black Bean Chicken Enchiladas with Pumpkin Sour Cream Sauce
Cheddar-Stuffed Sweet Potato BBQ Turkey Meatloaf
Butternut Squash and Black Bean Enchilada Skillet
Slow Cooker Black Bean Pumpkin Turkey Chili
Butternut Squash, Chickpea & Lentil Moroccan Stew
Nourishing Yellow Chickpea Pumpkin Curry with Coconut Brown Rice
Freezer-Friendly Green Chile Chicken Burritos
Snacks & Treats
Apple Pie Bars with Salted Peanut Butter Caramel
Grain Free Birthday Cake Cookies
Flourless Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Healthy 4 Ingredient Reese’s Eggs
Healthy Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Salted Maple Frosting
I hope you love these seasonal recipes to cook in October! If you make any of them be sure to head to the recipe to leave a comment & a rating so I know how you liked it. Enjoy, xo!