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15 Delicious Fall Foods For Weight Loss

Published: Sep 29, 2015 · Modified: Aug 3, 2023 by Megan

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Fall is by far my favorite time of year. Pumpkin, cranberry, apple, oh my! It's the beginning of the comfort food avalanche that lasts all the way through winter. But fall is also a tricky time of year when it comes to eating and watching your waistline. It's easy to pack on 5 or 10 pounds. Like many of you, I have to pay particular attention to what I'm eating this time of year to ward off the reverse 6 pack so I'm not beating myself up come January.

The good news is you can have your delicious and comforting fall foods without breaking the weight loss bank. Today I'm sharing 15 delicious low calorie recipes packed with your favorite fall flavors.

Don't let fall comfort food break your diet with these 15 Delicious Fall Foods For Weight Loss!

15 Fall Foods For Weight Loss

Lightened Up Chicken Parmesan Paleo "Pasta"

An Italian classic lightened up and made Paleo. At 350 calories a serving, this low calorie Lightened Up Chicken Parmesan Paleo "Pasta" will soon be a cold weather favorite in your house. 

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Winter Kale & Butternut Squash Salad With Candied Pecans

Dressed in a low-calorie dressing & accessorized with candied pecans this Winter Kale Butternut Squash Salad will warm you up with health! A 288 calorie meal, but who am I kidding? You want to make this one for the candied pecans.

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Low Calorie Italian Casserole

Made with zucchini, ground turkey, brown rice, tomato sauce & a little cheese, this easy peasy casserole weighs in at just 300 calories a plate. A great make ahead and freeze meal!

Paleo Turkey Veggie Meatball Pasta

Packed with sneaky veggies this Paleo Turkey Veggie Meatball Pasta makes a great low calorie dinner. Only 286 calories!

Paleo Turkey Meatball Pasta

Spicy Spaghetti Squash Pasta

An easy spaghetti squash tossed with a light pumpkin sauce, this Spicy Pumpkin Spaghetti Squash makes a quick Paleo, low-calorie pasta. For 145 calories, this squash makes a great side dish.

Pumpkin Spaghetti Squash Pasta

Smoky Black Bean Lentil Soup

Smoky & spicy, this thick and hearty vegetarian soup will leave your belly full for only 222 calories a bowl. Recipe is coming soon! Until then checkout a similar crockpot version with zucchini here.

Smoky Lentil Black Bean Soup

Chicken Noodle-less Soup

A modern Paleo twist on classic chicken noodle soup, this Chicken Noodle-less Soup is packed with health and at 120 calories leaves room for dessert!

No Bean Pumpkin Hummus

Made with zucchini instead of chickpeas, this No Bean Pumpkin Hummus is just as creamy & delicious as traditional hummus. 45 calories for 2 tablespoons of pure joy! 

No Bean Pumpkin Hummus

Butternut Squash Spinach Breakfast Bake

Loaded with healthy spinach and roasted squash this Butternut Squash Spinach Breakfast Bake is a deliciously warm way to start a cold winter morning. If you like pizza, you will love this! This slice of heaven is 70 calories a piece!

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cranberry Breakfast Cookies

A soft and chewy dairy-free oatmeal cookie, loaded with pumpkin and cranberry. These Pumpkin Oatmeal Cranberry Breakfast Cookies are 160 calories and make a delicious cold weather breakfast on-the-go.

Apple Cinnamon Greek Yogurt Pancakes

Light and fluffy Apple Cinnamon Greek Yogurt Pancakes topped with apples sautéed in coconut oil & maple syrup are only 95 calories per servings. These lightened up gluten free pancakes make an irresistible fall breakfast!

Vegan Cranberry Almond Bites

Loaded with cranberries, dates and almonds, these wholesome Vegan Cranberry Almond Bites deliver loads of sweetness for 127 calories. The ultimate fall weight loss goodie!

Vegan Cranberry Almond Bites

Pumpkin Acai Bowl

Not ready to give up summer? Enjoy the flavors of fall in a cool & refreshing Pumpkin Acai Bowl for 117 calories! A delicious breakfast or snack!

Pumpkin Walnut Quinoa Bars

Vegan & gluten free, these Pumpkin Walnut Quinoa Bars are low in sugar, high in protein, high in fiber & big on taste. This snack bar is only 132 calories!

Pumpkin Quinoa Bars

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Vegan & Gluten Free

With not a hint of pumpkin, these creamy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are what dreams are made of. If you like peanut butter cookies, then you will love these! 156 calories per cookie.

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Megan is a certified nutrition practitioner, author, freelance food photographer and fitness instructor living in Phoenix, Arizona. On her blog, Skinny Fitalicious she shares EASY, gluten free recipes for weight loss. Follow Megan on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates.

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  1. Jody - Fit at 57 says

    September 29, 2015 at 3:31 pm

    You are amazing!!!! How are you feeling - injuries & all?

    Reply
    • Megan says

      September 29, 2015 at 5:28 pm

      Aww thanks Jody! I still have bad days from the concussion, but the fracture is healing just 3 more weeks then the real rehab begins!

      Reply
  2. Nicole @ Fitful Focus says

    September 29, 2015 at 2:20 pm

    These all look so good!!!

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    • Megan says

      September 29, 2015 at 3:22 pm

      Thanks Nicole!

      Reply
  3. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

    September 29, 2015 at 1:06 pm

    Ok can we just talk about that kale and butternut squash salad with candied pecans. Seriously though, I could eat that every day! This enitre list is pretty much how I wish everyone of my clients would eat! I'll be sharing this with them for inspiration. Being healthy doesn't mean flavorless! in fact, as you demonstrated it's the exact opposite!! Pinning

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    • Megan says

      September 29, 2015 at 3:21 pm

      Exactly! Hope your clients find something they like!

      Reply
  4. Jamie says

    September 29, 2015 at 6:44 am

    I am actually quite an odd bird in the sense I lose weight during the winter (less fruit and less ice cream). I love winter veggies so I tend to only eat veggies during the day! While it's great to resist the temptation of "comfort foods" I find the healthier options a lot more satisfying and more yummy to eat since the produce is finally in season!

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    • Megan says

      September 29, 2015 at 3:20 pm

      I envy you! The holiday treats always do me in.

      Reply
  5. Susie @ SuzLyfe says

    September 29, 2015 at 4:40 am

    I tend to get stuck more so in winter, when it is so cold here. But you are right, things do add up! But at least I tend to not eat as many chips and beers and such during the fall. Then again, I do love pumpkin beer. So really it is all a lie.

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    • Megan says

      September 29, 2015 at 3:19 pm

      Beer year round! You're my kind of girl!

      Reply
  6. Michele @ Paleo Running Momma says

    September 29, 2015 at 2:09 am

    Lots of my favorite things here. The butternut squash and spinach bake I could probably eat all day every day. And I'm really ready for some good soup!

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    • Megan says

      September 29, 2015 at 3:18 pm

      That is one of my favs. I was just thinking I need to make that one soon!

      Reply

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