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Since posting, the availability of some products — including the 365 Everyday Value® Sticky Figgy Pudding Cake Mix — has changed.
I live in Austin, Texas, where summer temperatures can last into October, and it’s not unusual to eat Thanksgiving dinner in short sleeves. That’s great news for local gardeners, but it can be tortuous for someone (like me) who longs to curl up with a cozy blanket and a cup of spiced cider.
Over the years, I’ve learned to be pretty intentional about celebrating traditional fall foods. Lucky for me, Whole Foods Market features lots of limited-edition seasonal items, and I’ve come up with a few strategies for incorporating autumn’s awesome flavors in every meal.
Breakfast
Nothing says “fall has arrived” quite like the switch to hot breakfast. If you live in a cooler clime, hot cereal is a great way to warm up on chilly mornings. I like to make quinoa with a pinch of cinnamon, a sprinkle of nuts, and a handful of 365 Everyday Value® Sweetened Dried Cranberries.
On mornings when I don’t have time for long-simmering grains, it’s 365 Everyday Value® Organic Gingerbread Instant Oatmeal to the rescue! The subtle gingerbread flavor doesn’t overpower the oats, and it doesn’t have the cloying aftertaste of artificial sweeteners.
Not a fan of hot cereal? 365 Everyday Value® Holiday Spice Teff & Flax Granola with Cranberries is flavored with real cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cardamom — plus it’s loaded with beneficial omega fatty acids from flaxseed.
When holiday guests arrive, make the morning meal extra memorable with limited edition 365 Everyday Value® Pumpkin Pancake & Waffle Mix. Top your griddle goodies with pumpkin butter, maple syrup or 365 Everyday Value® Organic Maple Vanilla Low Fat Yogurt.
Lunch
On blustery days, cozy up with a bowl of Whole Foods Market™ Brown Rice Risotto with Butternut Squash. It only takes a few minutes to warm in the microwave, yet the 52 grams of whole grains will keep you full and satisfied all day long. (It’s great for dinner too!)
Put a seasonal spin on liquid lunch with a Pumpkin Pie Smoothie opens in a new tab. It’s packed with vitamin A, potassium and fiber, and it strikes the perfect holiday note when you season with our limited edition 365 Everyday Value® Organic Pumpkin Pie Spice.
Spice up your sack lunch with 365 Everyday Value® Maple Gingerbread Sandwich Cremes or a cup of 365 Everyday Value® Organic Pumpkin Spice Low Fat Yogurt. Available only for a limited time, this slightly savory yogurt is flavored with organic pumpkin puree, nutmeg, ginger and cloves. (Since Whole Foods Market’s Quality Standards prohibit artificial flavors, you can enjoy our pumpkin treats with peace of mind!)
Dinner
Who says stuffing and cranberries have to be saved for special occasions? I love them so much that I want to eat them more than once or twice a year. Fortunately, 365 Everyday Value® Organic Cranberry Stuffing Mix is easy enough to serve up on a weeknight with a rotisserie chicken or a roasted turkey breast and versatile enough to serve for company too!
Cranberry Sauce with Clementines and Cinnamon opens in a new tab
On the cranberry front, I like to make a batch of Cranberry Sauce with Clementines and Cinnamon opens in a new tab and eat on top of everything — from warm Brie to pancakes (see above!). It takes about 15 minutes when you start with 365 Everyday Value® Organic Whole Cranberries from the freezer aisle.
Dessert
Who says holiday desserts have to be elaborate? 365 Everyday Value® Organic Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream Sandwiches are a no-sweat solution — and they’re particularly appealing for those of us who celebrate the season in warmer weather!
If it’s baked goods you crave, check out our holiday baking mixes. No one will know you didn’t make them from scratch, because our 365 Everyday Value® Gingerbread Crackle Cookie Mix is made with real ginger and molasses, and our 365 Everyday Value® Sticky Figgy Pudding Cake Mix features the delightful flavor of real figs.
Do you have a favorite way to incorporate fall flavors into your daily menu? Share the season’s bounty in the comments below!
