Cuddle Up to Fall With These 55+ Cozy, Comforting Vegan Recipes

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Whether you are in the mood to bake a batch of pumpkin bread, want to go apple picking and bake a pie, or are excited that it's finally chilly enough to turn on your Crock-Pot, we have over 50 Autumn-inspired recipes that will keep you cozy and warm all season.

Pumpkin Protein Smoothie
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Pumpkin Protein Smoothie

Made with real pumpkin puree and sweetened naturally with banana, this dairy-free pumpkin spice smoothie is packed with 18 grams of protein and offers 11.3 grams of keep-you-full-until-lunch fiber.

Get the recipe: pumpkin protein smoothie

Vegan Cider Doughnuts
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Vegan Cider Doughnuts

Soft and full of warming spices, these baked doughnuts are just 86 calories.

Get the recipe: vegan cider doughnuts

Slow-Cooker Pumpkin Steel-Cut Oats
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Slow-Cooker Pumpkin Steel-Cut Oats

These slow-cooked oats are not only comforting on a chilly morning, but they also follow the perfect breakfast formula to help you lose weight.

Get the recipe: slow-cooked pumpkin steel-cut oats

Apple Pie Overnight Oats
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Apple Pie Overnight Oats

Offering almost 12 grams of protein and more than nine grams of fiber, this overnight oats recipe takes five minutes to throw together before bed.

Get the recipe: apple pie overnight oats

Cinnamon Date Roasted Butternut Squash, Parsnips, and Tofu
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Cinnamon Date Roasted Butternut Squash, Parsnips, and Tofu

This dish will become a family fave for three reasons: 1) it's absolutely delicious, 2) it's a cinch to make and clean up because it involves one pan, and 3) it's packed with protein, fiber, and complex carbs, so you'll feel satisfied after one bowl.

Get the recipe: cinnamon date roasted butternut squash, parsnips, and tofu

Carrot Cake Smoothie
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Carrot Cake Smoothie

Save calories without having to turn on your oven with this smoothie reminiscent of all the warm, spicy flavors of luscious, moist, and creamy carrot cake.

Get the recipe: carrot cake smoothie

Sweet Potato Banana Bread
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Sweet Potato Banana Bread

Bake this sweet potato banana bread at the beginning of the week, and you'll have a quick, delicious breakfast all week long.

Get the recipe: sweet potato banana protein bread

Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
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Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

You might not be able to enjoy a slice of pumpkin pie every night, but this 280-calorie breakfast will help curb those sugary cravings.

Get the recipe: pumpkin pie overnight oats

Pumpkin Banana Smoothie
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Pumpkin Banana Smoothie

Start off your day with a burst of pumpkin flavor, and whip up this pumpkin banana smoothie that will help keep you satisfied all morning long.

Get the recipe: pumpkin banana smoothie

Slow-Cooker Apple Pie Quinoa
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Slow-Cooker Apple Pie Quinoa

If you love oatmeal but are also kind of sick of having it so much, you'll love this hot breakfast made with quinoa instead.

Get the recipe: apple pie quinoa

Vegan Apple Coconut Crumble Pie
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Vegan Apple Coconut Crumble Pie

Slice into a piece of this vegan apple pie, and you'll find a crunchy almond, oat, and coconut crust, oozing with juicy, sweet apples and sprinkled with a crumbly oat, coconut, and brown sugar topping.

Get the recipe: apple coconut crumble pie

Vegan, Grain-Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Vegan, Grain-Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft, chewy, and only 86 calories per serving, these pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are vegan and grain-free. Bonus: since they contain no eggs, you can lick the bowl clean!

Get the recipe: pumpkin chocolate chip cookies

Banana Oatmeal Crumb Muffins With Avocado
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Banana Oatmeal Crumb Muffins With Avocado

This sweet treat is packed with tons of healthy ingredients: naturally sweet banana for potassium, fiber-rich flax meal instead of eggs, healthy-fat-filled avocado in place of butter, soy yogurt for some protein, and pea protein powder for even more — 5.2 grams apiece.

Get the recipe: banana oatmeal crumb muffins

Mini Caramel Apples
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Mini Caramel Apples

You only need four ingredients: dates, soy milk, apples, and the topping of your choice. These treats on a stick are actually healthy enough to have for a snack. And at 51 calories apiece, go ahead and have a few.

Get the recipe: mini caramel apples

Squash, Sweet Potato, Carrot, and White Bean Soup
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Squash, Sweet Potato, Carrot, and White Bean Soup

This twist on the always-loved butternut squash soup recipe includes sweet potatoes and carrots for extra fiber and vitamin A, as well as white cannellini beans not only to boost protein but also to add creaminess without a drop of dairy.

Get the recipe: butternut squash, sweet potato, carrot, and bean soup

Banana Strawberry Apple Grape Muffins
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Banana Strawberry Apple Grape Muffins

This is the perfect recipe to warm up your kitchen on a cold, blustery day, and it's sweetened naturally with fruit instead of sugar.

Get the recipe: banana strawberry apple grape muffins

Raw, Vegan, Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie
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Raw, Vegan, Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie

This pumpkin pie is raw, vegan, and gluten-free — a win for everyone at the table! With oven space at a premium, you'll love that you don't need to turn on yours for this one.

Get the recipe: vegan pumpkin pie

Pumpkin Pie Pudding
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Pumpkin Pie Pudding

Made with high-fiber avocados and high-protein silken tofu, this spoonable treat topped with whipped coconut cream or nondairy yogurt will satiate hunger, so you can enjoy a 156-calorie bowl and feel completely satisfied for hours.

Get the recipe: pumpkin pie pudding

Apple Pear Oatmeal Crisp
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Apple Pear Oatmeal Crisp

Since it's vegan, this apple crisp is lower in fat and cholesterol than the traditional dessert, and the pear addition adds a subtle, sweet twist, plus it ups the fiber.

Get the recipe: apple pear crisp

Banana Apple Chunk Bread
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Banana Apple Chunk Bread

Made with less sugar than a traditional loaf, this bread is still so naturally sweet from the bananas, apples, and applesauce that it's perfect for a healthy breakfast (toasted and smothered with crunchy peanut butter — yum!) and delicious enough to devour as an after-dinner treat.

Get the recipe: banana apple chunk bread

Pumpkin Bread Pudding
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Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Enjoy the sweet taste of this pumpkin bread pudding, which happens to be the perfect dairy-free dessert for any upcoming dinner party.

Get the recipe: pumpkin bread pudding

Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake
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Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake

Dig into a decadent dessert like this creamy spiced vegan pumpkin cheesecake.

Get the recipe: vegan pumpkin cheesecake

Cranberry-Pear Wild Rice Stuffing
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Cranberry-Pear Wild Rice Stuffing

Made with whole-grain bread instead of the usual white or sourdough and naturally sweetened with pear, dried cranberries, and freshly pressed apple cider, this stuffing will generate smells in your kitchen that are sure to send your family into autumnal overload.

Get the recipe: cranberry-pear wild rice stuffing

Vegan Pumpkin Quinoa Muffins
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Vegan Pumpkin Quinoa Muffins

If all those pumpkin muffins are too hard to resist during the holidays, bake up a batch of these pumpkin quinoa muffins immediately!

Get the recipe: vegan pumpkin quinoa muffins

Apple Chips
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Apple Chips

If you want to dabble in dehydrating without committing to the heavy artillery, try it out in your oven. These dried apple chips are less expensive and healthier than store-bought options.

Get the recipe: dried apple chips

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pie Protein Balls
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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pie Protein Balls

This recipe offers a healthy dose of protein and fiber, but since these cookie-dough-like balls are rolled in chopped chocolate chips and pumpkin seeds, this snack feels more like a treat.

Get the recipe: chocolate chip pumpkin pie protein balls

Striped Apple Cinnamon Fruit Leather
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Striped Apple Cinnamon Fruit Leather

You only need a jar of unsweetened applesauce, ground cinnamon, a Silpat silicone baking mat, and an oven to make this sweet and chewy 18-calorie recipe.

Get the recipe: apple cinnamon fruit leather

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Gutting a pumpkin? Don't toss the seeds! Roast them up for a crunchy snack instead.

Get the recipe: roasted pumpkin seeds

5-Minute Spaghetti Squash
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5-Minute Spaghetti Squash

Use your Crock-Pot to cook a spaghetti squash whole, then it's ready to go in your favorite recipe.

Get the recipe: how to cook a spaghetti squash in a slow cooker

Butternut Squash and Quinoa Chili
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Butternut Squash and Quinoa Chili

Butternut squash, kidney beans, and quinoa lay the base for this hearty vegetarian recipe that offers more than 20 grams of protein and 60 percent of your daily recommended fiber in one spicy bowl. Just top yours with nondairy sour cream.

Get the recipe: butternut squash and quinoa chili

Pumpkin Spice Latte Protein Smoothie
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Pumpkin Spice Latte Protein Smoothie

If Fall = pumpkin spice lattes for you, then you just might cry Autumn-colored tears for this recipe. This smoothie is like sipping on liquid Fall. All the velvety creaminess and warming spices will envelop your soul.

Get the recipe: pumpkin spice latte protein smoothie

Cumin-Spiced Mashed Sweet Potatoes
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Cumin-Spiced Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Made without any butter or butter substitutes, this savory side dish will please your vegan-loving friends as well as those trying to watch their waistline — it's only 157 calories per serving.

Get the recipe: cumin-spiced mashed sweet potatoes

Maple Pecan High-Protein Overnight Oats
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Maple Pecan High-Protein Overnight Oats

Pump up the protein in your overnight oats with a little protein powder. This maple-pecan-vanilla recipe follows the nutritionist-designed breakfast formula for weight loss.

Get the recipe: maple pecan high-protein overnight oats

Carrot Cake Protein Balls
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Carrot Cake Protein Balls

Even without the cream cheese frosting, their warm flavor will satisfy your sweet tooth while filling your belly and offering your body the energy it needs to exercise or get through that late-afternoon meeting.

Get the recipe: carrot cake protein balls

Kabocha Squash Fries
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Kabocha Squash Fries

Sweet and nutty kabocha squash rings are baked in the oven for just about an hour, resulting in golden-brown, crispy rings that will make boring old french fries feel so passé.

Get the recipe: kabocha squash fries

Pumpkin Coconut Bisque
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Pumpkin Coconut Bisque

This pumpkin coconut bisque tastes so creamy and rich, it's hard to believe that it doesn't contain an ounce of dairy. This is a recipe both vegans and those following the Paleo diet can enjoy!

Get the recipe: pumpkin coconut bisque

Vegan Caramel Tarts
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Vegan Caramel Tarts

Talk about a sweet, decadent, creamy dessert! If you're craving a piece of pie, these scrumptious little caramel-filled tarts will do the trick!

Get the recipe: vegan caramel tarts

Maple-Roasted Butternut Squash, Kale, and White Bean Salad
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Maple-Roasted Butternut Squash, Kale, and White Bean Salad

Massaged kale is topped with warm maple-cinnamon roasted butternut squash, white beans for protein, cucumbers and almonds for a satisfying crunch, and raisins for a little added sweetness.

Get the recipe: maple-roasted butternut squash, kale, and white bean salad

Butternut Squash Lentil Soup
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Butternut Squash Lentil Soup

For 250 calories per serving, each bowl of this squash and lentil soup also offers an impressive 17 grams of fiber and 18.3 grams of protein.

Get the recipe: slow-cooker butternut squash and lentil soup

Chocolate Chip Protein-Packed Pumpkin Bread
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Chocolate Chip Protein-Packed Pumpkin Bread

When you want your house to feel as cozy as slipping on a sweater in the Fall, turn on your oven and bake this pumpkin bread.

Get the recipe: chocolate chip protein-packed pumpkin bread

Vegan Gingerbread "Buttermilk" Pancakes
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Vegan Gingerbread "Buttermilk" Pancakes

You won't be able to resist this fluffy and sweetly spiced veganized buttermilk stack — just one pancake is 77 calories and offers four grams of protein.

Get the recipe: "buttermilk" pancakes

Gingerbread Chia Pudding
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Gingerbread Chia Pudding

This basic recipe is flavored with maple syrup and warming gingerbread spices; plus, the toppings add extra sweetness and crunch.

Get the recipe: gingerbread chia pudding

Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup
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Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup

Add the warming spice mixture of curry to a pot of this butternut squash soup, and you'll get comfort food in a bowl.

Get the recipe: coconut curry butternut squash soup

Apple Butter
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Apple Butter

Tart, aromatic, and smooth, apple butter has a thick, spreadable consistency that's unlike the loose texture of applesauce. It's an obvious condiment for toast with butter on a Fall morning but also works well swirled into oatmeal or used as a filling in cake.

Get the recipe: apple butter

Chickpea Coconut Curry With Sweet Potatoes
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Chickpea Coconut Curry With Sweet Potatoes

Craving a little comfort food that won't break the calorie bank? This Crock-Pot dinner involves no cheese and no pizza dough, and I promise it's not deep-fried — but it is warm, savory, and satisfying!

Get the recipe: chickpea coconut curry with sweet potatoes

Spaghetti Squash With Tomato Sauce and Roasted Mushrooms
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Spaghetti Squash With Tomato Sauce and Roasted Mushrooms

Whether you're gluten-free, vegetarian, or just looking for light (yet fulfilling) fare, this recipe for spaghetti squash with tomato sauce fits the bill.

Get the recipe: spaghetti squash with tomato sauce

Vegan Caramel
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Vegan Caramel

Made with just dates, soy milk, and vanilla, this creamy caramel is healthy enough that you don't even have to save it for dessert. Serve it up with fruit slices, smear it on crackers for a salty-sweet snack, swirl it into your hot oatmeal or your bowl of yogurt, or add it as a topping on ice cream.

Get the recipe: vegan caramel

Black Rice and Butternut Squash Salad
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Black Rice and Butternut Squash Salad

This delightful dish for the eyes shows us that black rice will enhance any plate with its purplish hue.

Get the recipe: black rice and butternut squash salad

Cinnamon and Date-Sweetened Cookies
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Cinnamon and Date-Sweetened Cookies

These cookies are not only free of white sugar, brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, or any other sweeteners, but they're also flour-free, gluten-free, and vegan, so if you're trying to eat cleaner, you can feel good biting into these chewy cookies.

Get the recipe: date-sweetened cookies

Gluten-Free Banana Bread
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Gluten-Free Banana Bread

This banana bread is just begging to be smeared with peanut butter for tomorrow's breakfast.

Get the recipe: gluten-free banana bread

Slow-Cooker Carrot Cake Oatmeal
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Slow-Cooker Carrot Cake Oatmeal

Moist, sweet, and cinnamony: what's not to crave about a slice of carrot cake? You can enjoy those same warm flavors in your morning bowl of oatmeal, and the best part is it only takes five minutes to prep.

Get the recipe: slow-cooker oatmeal

"Sweet Potato Pie" Smoothie
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"Sweet Potato Pie" Smoothie

Get your dessert fix first thing in the morning with this subtly sweet and undeniably creamy "sweet potato pie" smoothie.

Get the recipe: sweet potato smoothie

Maple Cumin Lentils Over Spaghetti Squash
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Maple Cumin Lentils Over Spaghetti Squash

Grab a spaghetti squash and make this memorable recipe.

Get the recipe: maple cumin lentils over spaghetti squash

Vegan Mac and Cheese
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Vegan Mac and Cheese

If Fall makes you crave comfort food, you'll be floored by the creamy texture and flavor of this vegan mac and cheese.

Get the recipe: dairy-free mac and cheese

Turmeric-Spiced Mushroom Pilaf
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Turmeric-Spiced Mushroom Pilaf

This spiced mushroom pilaf is made with a generous dose of turmeric and only uses one pot.

Get the recipe: turmeric-spiced mushroom pilaf

Roasted Butternut Squash
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Roasted Butternut Squash

This basic roasted butternut squash recipe is versatile since it can be eaten alone, added to salads or whole grains, or used to make soups.

Get the recipe: roasted butternut squash

Roasted Roots Soup
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Roasted Roots Soup

Even though there's no dairy added whatsoever, there's a creaminess to this soup that everyone at your table will love.

Get the recipe: roasted roots soup