Tasty + Wholesome Vacation Recipes – Tone It Up

Thanksgiving is across the nook and which means expressing gratitude, spending time with family members, giving again, and naturally…the meals! Listed below are 3 of our favourite recipes to include some nutritious and scrumptious choices into your upcoming vacation festivities. 

Fall Path Combine

An amazing snack with the proper mix of crunchy, candy, and savory!

 
Makes 8 Servings 

INGREDIENTS 

• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/8 tsp sea salt
• 2/3 cup pecan halves
• 1/3 cup pepitas or roasted pumpkin seeds
• 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/3 cup sliced almonds
• 1/3 cup dried cherries
• 1/3 cup dried apricots
• 1/4 cup golden raisins

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Line a big baking sheet with parchment paper and set it apart
2. Set a big saucepan over medium-high warmth and start to boil the maple syrup
3. Add within the pumpkin spice, salt, and the nuts and fold it in and proceed to stir till the nuts have caramelized and the syrup reduces (take about 3-5 minutes)
4. Unfold the combination in an excellent layer on the ready baking sheet and the combination cool fully
5. As soon as hardened, add the apricots, cherries, raisins, and cinnamon chips to the pan (you may add any of your favourite toppings, these are ones we advocate!)
6. Break up the candied nuts into clusters and retailer in an hermetic container

Autumn Kale and Quinoa Salad

by Registered Dietitian Mallory Choate

This salad is the proper facet dish so as to add to your turkey-day unfold! 🍁🦃🧡

 INGREDIENTS 

Maple Dijon Dressing

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp dijon mustard
• 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 3 Tbsp maple syrup

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine up your dressing! Add all components to a small jar & shake it as much as mix!
2. Minimize or tear kale into chew sized items and place in a big serving bowl.
3. Pour salad dressing over kale and therapeutic massage into the kale to melt the leaves. (this helps the kale style much less bitter & simpler to digest!)
4. Prime kale salad base with extra components – roasted butternut squash, chopped apples, pecans, cranberries, and goat cheese.
5. Function is for a stunning desk positioned salad or toss and serve all combined up!

 

Pecan Maple Candy Potato Casserole

Consolation Meals Perfected 🧡



Makes 8 Servings 

INGREDIENTS

• 6 massive Candy Potatoes,peeled and cubed
• 1 Tbs. Cinnamon
• 1 tsp. Nutmeg
• 1 Tbs. Maple Syrup
• 1 Tbs. Olive Oil
• 1/2 Cup Almond Milk
• 1 Cup Pecans, (crushed or entire)
• 2 Tbs. actual Honey
• 1 Tbs. Cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Carry a big pot of water to a boil and add cubed candy potatoes. Decrease warmth and simmer for about quarter-hour till potatoes have softened. Drain the candy potatoes and place again within the pot.
2. Add almond milk, maple syrup, oil and spices and mash or whip with a mixer till a easy even consistency has been reached. Season with contemporary floor black pepper and a pinch of sea salt to style.
3. In a separate bowl, combine collectively pecans, honey and cinnamon till the pecans are fully coated. If you would like a extra crumbly topping,crush the pecans utilizing a meals processor earlier than mixing with honey and cinnamon.
4. Coat a baking dish with natural cooking spray. Evenly unfold the mashed candy potatoes within the dish. Prime with honey pecan mix. Place in oven preheated to 350° levels for 25 minutes.

 

Indulge guilt free! We won’t wait to see what you make. For extra wholesome Thanksgiving-worthy recipes, take a look at the Tone It Up app!