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Between rushing kids to school, starting fall sports or maybe even having family over for the holidays, home-cooked meals can quickly go out the window. Try this healthy fall meal plan with a free grocery list, menu and tracker to have nourishing meals all season.

This fall menu is made with Rawk the Year Meal Planner, an amazing tool to create seasonal meal plans in less than ten minutes a week.

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I heard from many readers that my Summer meal plan helped you out a ton. Now, I’m sharing a healthy Fall meal plan with you to keep the momentum going. Hope you enjoy the hot meals and savory flavors of Fall that are created for two people.

Fall Menu

I’ve included three breakfast smoothies, three snacks and three dinners in this Fall meal plan for two people. The recipes repeat throughout the week so you’re able to make batches and reheat for later. The interactive menu allows you to check off each recipe as you make it and also click on the recipe image to access to entire recipe. Lunch is left open for you to have leftovers, blend an extra smoothie or grab something on the go.

Grocery list

The grocery list has everything you’ll need to make the recipes for two people. We’re using seasonal ingredients that should be fresh and less expensive this time of year.

Can I add meat to the fall meal Plan?

Of course! Feel free to add eggs, lean beef, ground turkey or chicken to any of the meals. I find it’s a lot harder to incorporate a variety of vegetables into meals, so I focus on plant-based recipes with plenty of protein all on their own. My son, a budding home chef, preps chicken breast for the week to toss on top of the veggie bowls. It helps him stay fueled up during powerlifting season.

Fall is when I start spending more time in the kitchen and finally turn on the oven. I get giddy for meals with longer cooking times. Some of my favorite fall dishes come out for Thanksgiving or our annual Halloween party, like vegetarian chili and roasted veggies like peppers, onions and squash. Enjoy these Autumn recipes that use a variety of spices and Fall produce. Each recipe is adored by readers and now you can enjoy them all in this seven-day healthy Fall meal plan.

Breakfast Recipes

I’ve included some hot and cold breakfast options since weather is unpredictable this time of year.

Spoon in a bowl of carrot cake steel-cut oats recipe.
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Carrot Cake Oats

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This carrot cake oatmeal simmers steel-cut oats with shredded carrots, green apple, fresh ginger, cinnamon and coconut sugar. Make it on the stove in 35 minutes or let the crockpot do it, then top with raisins and candied pecans.

Carrot Cake Oats

Maple pumpkin smoothie in a handled jar with a straw.
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Maple Pumpkin Smoothie

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Give this perfectly spiced, ultra creamy Fall smoothie a blend. With warming spices, creamy cauliflower and pumpkin purée you're sure to be in an Autumn state-of-mind at first sip.

Maple Pumpkin Smoothie

Stack of vegan pumpkin pancakes dripping with syrup.
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Vegan Pumpkin Pancakes

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Fluffy vegan pumpkin pancakes made with whole wheat flour, a flax egg and a full cup of pumpkin, with just 2 tablespoons of maple syrup in the whole batch. About 7 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber per serving, and they freeze beautifully.

Vegan Pumpkin Pancakes

breakfast Prep tips

Oatmeal can be made ahead of time and divided into single servings in the fridge. Pancakes are delicious when reheated. Feel free to double or triple the batch to have it ready for a future breakfast.

Snack Recipes

Snacking is my favorite yet this is a busy time of year and I don’t have a lot of wiggle room for prepping complicated ones.

Edamame on a plate.
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Steamed Edamame

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Here is how to make edamame: steam or boil the pods for a few minutes, then shower them with coarse sea salt. It takes 10 minutes and gives you 14g of plant protein per serving for snacking straight from the pod or tossing into bowls.

Steamed Edamame

Curry roasted chickpeas in a serving bowl on a white table.
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Curry Roasted Chickpeas

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This curry roasted chickpeas snack starts with canned beans roasted until crunchy, then coated in coriander, cumin, turmeric, ginger and cinnamon for a warm, savory bite with 10 grams of protein per serving. Toss them on salads in place of croutons.

Curry Roasted Chickpeas

Bowl of homemade date caramel with apple slices
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Salted Date Caramel

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This salted date caramel blends sweet Medjool dates and creamy cashew butter with vanilla and sea salt into a thick, rich sauce with no dairy or refined sugar. Five ingredients, and you will want to drizzle it on everything.

Salted Date Caramel


Dinner Recipes

It’s a great time to say goodbye to the fresh, crisp summer produce and tuck into the warmer, heartier flavors that accompany the cooler weather.

Serving spoon in a serving dish of vegetarian shepherd's pie.
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Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie with Lentils

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This vegetarian shepherd’s pie simmers brown lentils, baby bella mushrooms, leek and fresh rosemary, sage and thyme into a savory filling under creamy mashed potatoes. Each hearty serving brings 24 grams of protein and 25 grams of fiber, no meat needed.

Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie with Lentils

A vibrant and colorful fall harvest salad recipe with candied pecans, ready to be served
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Fall Harvest Salad

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This fall harvest salad layers crisp greens with thin slices of pear and Honeycrisp apple, tart dried cherries and crunchy candied pecans. A homemade balsamic shallot vinaigrette ties it together, and it is ready in 20 minutes.

Fall Harvest Salad

bowl of vegan potato soup topped with crunchy kale croutons.
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Creamy Vegan Potato Soup

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This vegan potato soup starts with gold potatoes, leeks and a little cauliflower simmered in vegetable stock, then blended with nutritional yeast until silky with zero dairy. Top it with crispy Dijon kale croutons for crunch in every spoonful.

Creamy Vegan Potato Soup

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Fall Meal Plan Tips

Set aside some time on the weekend to get your grocery shopping done. I also like to prep some of the recipes for the week. Here are some helpful tips when following the Fall meal plan:

Grocery Shopping Advice

  • Grass-fed butter is recommended for the Shepard’s Pie to get it super creamy, yet you can swap it for any other butter you prefer. I like Kerrygold or Kirkland’s grass-fed butter.
  • Store any leftover fresh herbs in the freezer to use at a later time.
  • Cashew milk can be swapped for almond or oat milk if having trouble finding it.
vegetable stand with fresh garlic, radishes, turnips, cauliflower, broccoli and cabbage in rows.

Meal Prepping Advice

  • Date caramel can be made ahead of time to enjoy all week.
  • Cook the entire batch of oatmeal on the weekend and warm up what you need each day.
  • Make the Candied Pecans for the Fall Salad ahead so they have time to cool.
  • Meal prep smoothies ahead of time to make blending a breeze.
  • Vegan Potato Soup can be made ahead of time. Wait to make the Kale Croutons until serving so they are warm and crispy.
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Jen Hansard

I’m the mom who swapped Lucky Charms for green smoothies— and never looked back. Here you’ll find smoothie recipes and plant-based recipes made simple and tasty.

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