This week finally started to feel like fall and I couldn’t be more excited. Fuzzy socks, golden milk lattes and making a batch of pumpkin cinnamon rolls? 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 amazing pumpkin recipes! Click here or on “pumpkin” above to get them all!
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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 them 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
Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes
Healthy Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze
Butternut Squash Bacon Spinach Quiche
Best Ever Healthy Banana Bread Recipe
High Protein Peanut Butter Cup Overnight Oats
Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
Lunch
Healing Ginger Coconut Chicken Brown Rice Soup
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Peanut Butter Chicken Soup
Crispy Broccoli Sweet and Spicy Sesame Tahini Noodles
Roasted Sweet Potato, Pear & Pomegranate Spinach Salad
Vegan Curried Pumpkin Lentil Soup
Brussels Sprouts Kale Honeycrisp Apple Salad with Maple Cider Dressing
Dinner
Spicy Black Bean Chicken Enchiladas with Pumpkin Sour Cream Sauce
Butternut Squash, Chickpea & Lentil Moroccan Stew
Slow Cooker Black Bean Pumpkin Turkey Chili
Vegetarian Spinach Pumpkin Lasagna
The Best Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets
Stovetop Southwest Tuna Mac and Cheese
Nourishing Yellow Chickpea Pumpkin Curry with Coconut Brown Rice
Snacks & Treats
Brown Butter Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
No Bake High Protein Peanut Butter Cereal Bars
Healthy Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Salted Maple Frosting
The Best Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls You’ll Ever Eat
Hot Honey & Basil Pepperoni Pizza Dip
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!