We’re already heading into October but it’s still somehow in the 70s here in Chicago?! I’m still dreaming of fuzzy socks, golden milk lattes, and making a batch of pumpkin cinnamon rolls, but I’ll take the sunshine for the time being.
Today I’ve got 31 delicious, seasonal recipes to cook in October. You’ll find the perfect mix of sweet & savory, hearty salads and nourishing soups, plus plenty of sweet treats that will make you want to turn on Hocus Pocus and hang in your PJs.
What’s in season in October?
Apples and brussels sprouts are going strong over here and it’s time to stock up on every type of winter squash.
Reminder: I have over 40 amazing pumpkin recipes! Click here or on “pumpkin” above to get them all!
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Take a scroll and get ready for a delicious month. These recipes are perfect for game day and holiday parties, so make a double batch and share them with everyone you love. Be sure to leave a comment and let me know which ones you try! As always, I’d love to see your creations so snap a photo for our Facebook group and use the hashtag #ambitiouskitchen on Instagram.
Enjoy, xoxo!
Breakfast
Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes
Healthy Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze
Butternut Squash Bacon Spinach Quiche
Best Ever Healthy Banana Bread Recipe
High Protein Peanut Butter Cup Overnight Oats
Lunch
Brussels Sprouts Kale Honeycrisp Apple Salad with Maple Cider Dressing
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Peanut Butter Chicken Soup
Crispy Broccoli Sweet and Spicy Sesame Tahini Noodles
Roasted Sweet Potato, Pear & Pomegranate Spinach Salad
Vegan Curried Pumpkin Lentil Soup
Roasted Garlic Cheddar Cauliflower Soup
Dinner
Spicy Black Bean Chicken Enchiladas with Pumpkin Sour Cream Sauce
Cilantro Pesto Pasta with Roasted Pumpkin & Honey
Butternut Squash, Chickpea & Lentil Moroccan Stew
Slow Cooker Black Bean Pumpkin Turkey Chili
Jalapeño Coconut Curry Chicken Meatball Bowls
Vegetarian Spinach Pumpkin Lasagna
Apps & snacks
Roasted Garlic Tahini Carrot Dip
Easy + Cheesy Southwest Bean Dip
Thai-Inspired Peanut Chicken Wings
High Protein Sour Cream & Onion Dip
Treats
Blow Ya Mind Pumpkin Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting (gluten free!)
Brown Butter Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
Healthy Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Salted Maple Frosting
The Best Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls You’ll Ever Eat
I hope you love these seasonal recipes to cook in October! If you make any of them be sure to head to the recipe to leave a comment & a rating so I know how you liked it. Enjoy, xo!
