After enjoying mouth-watering berries and wholesome salads in the summer season, it is time to welcome fall’s fresh fruits and vegetables in your routine diet. There is more to explore in this season than just hay rides and Halloween costumes.
Fall fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants and essential vitamins to maintain healthy body functions. If you visit your nearby markets, you will witness an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables. Packed with the freshest flavors, fall is the right time to get the best out of these seasoned crops.
Autumn is also a wonderful time to enjoy healthy drinks made from seasonal fruits and veggies such as pears, squash, carrots, lettuce, pumpkin, cranberries, pomegranates, apples, beets, kale, grapes, and figs. As we approach to a colder climate, start your day right with these warm and nutritious autumn drinks and smoothies.
Refreshing Pumpkin Spice Smoothies
This delicious smoothie lets you enjoy the refreshing flavors of fresh pumpkin. It is protein rich and keeps you full for a long time. It is an effective delicious smoothie to keep your hunger in control while enjoying its vibrant flavors.
Prep. Time: 5 min.
Total Time: 5-8 min.
Serves: 1-2
Ingredients:
- ½ cup vanilla almond milk, unsweetened
- ½ tbs. honey
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ½ piece peeled banana, fresh or frozen
- ½ tsp. vanilla
- ½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice
Directions:
- Take your processor or blender and add all the ingredients in it.
- Blend the ingredients until you get a rich, smooth mixture (if using a processor, then process in pulse mode).
- Serve the freshly made pumpkin smoothie in a tall glass. Top your drink with some chopped pecans (optional to add) and enjoy!
Kale Pear Smoothie
This smoothie includes popular fall ingredients like pear, grapes, and kale. The addition of banana enriches the smoothie flavor and makes it perfectly sweet.
Prep. Time: 5 min.
Total Time: 5-8 min.
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients:
- 2 cups kale leaves
- 2 cups almond milk
- 1 cup fresh table grapes
- 1 cup fresh pear, cored and make chunks
- 1 small peeled banana
Directions:
- Take your processor or blender and add all the ingredients in it.
- Add some ice cubes if you want your smoothie chilled.
- Blend the ingredients for 2-3 minutes until you get a rich, smooth mixture (if using a processor, then process in pulse mode).
- Serve the freshly made kale smoothie in a tall glass. Enjoy your drink!
Classic Cranberry Ginger Smoothie
Cranberries are one of the highest consumed fruits in autumn. They create a healthy combination with banana, spinach and gingerroot. It is perfect to serve during special occasions and festival parties.
Prep. Time: 5 min.
Total Time: 5-8 min.
Serves: 1-2
Ingredients:
- 1 medium size apple, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 piece peeled banana
- 1 handful spinach
- 1 tbs. ginger root, diced
- 1 cup ice
- 1/2 cup water
Directions:
- Take your processor or blender and add all the ingredients in it.
- Blend the ingredients until you get a rich, smooth mixture (if using a processor, then process in pulse mode).
- Serve the freshly made cranberry smoothie in a tall glass. Enjoy the flavors!
The Perfect Carrot Date Smoothie
Ginger is a great addition to this carrot-filled smoothie. Ginger is anti-inflammatory in nature and gives a powerful boost to your immunity.
Prep. Time: 5 min.
Total Time: 5-8 min.
Serves: 1-2
Ingredients:
- 2 large dates, seeded
- 8 baby carrots, stems removed
- 2 tsp. ginger, grated
- 1/3 piece peeled banana
- 1 cup almond or coconut milk
- 4-6 ice cubes
- 1 tsp. hemp seeds
Directions:
- In a saucepan, add the water and carrots. Heat until the carrots boil completely and turn soft. Cool down at room temperature.
- Take your processor or blender and add all the ingredients in it.
- Blend the ingredients until you get a rich, smooth mixture (if using a processor, then process in pulse mode).
- Serve the freshly made carrot smoothie in a tall glass. Top it off with help seeds and enjoy!
Refreshing Beet Apple Juice
Beets are powerful health boosting vegetables in autumn. It supplements your immune system and prevents your body from being vulnerable to many diseases. Enjoy this special fall juice anytime of a day.
Prep. Time: 5 min.
Total Time: 5-8 min.
Serves: 1-2
Ingredients:
- 4 carrots
- ¼ inch ginger piece, peeled
- 1 beet, peeled
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 apples, cored
Directions:
- Process the carrots, ginger, beet and lemon through your juicer. Follow the directions provided by the manufacturer.
- Pour the fresh juice into two serving glasses with ice cubes and stir (optional). Enjoy the fresh flavors!
Cranberry Apple Cocktail
Try this chilled cranberry cocktail this weekend and indulge in refreshing fall flavors!
Prep. Time: 10 min.
Total Time: 5-8 min.
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
- 2 ginger beers
- ½ cup sparkling apple juice
- ¼ cup cranberry juice
- 4 ounces vodka
- Fresh cranberries to garnish
- 4 ice cubes
Directions:
- Take two cocktail glasses with the ice cubes in them. Pour in a mix of cranberry juice and vodka.
- Add the apple juice and then the ginger beer. Make sure to completely fill the cocktail glasses.
- Stir the mixture and garnish with some cranberries. Serve the cocktail chilled.
- If you have a cocktail shaker then add the ingredients in it and shake it well. Pour into each glass and serve.
Try these amazing smoothies & drink recipes this fall season. Enjoy an outburst of vibrant colors and flavors with the whole family as you welcome the coming months with a fit and strong body!