The Best Autumn Comfort Foods (& Cosy Recipes) | Health & Wellbeing

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Autumn is a time for snuggly jumpers, reading by the window, and nourishing foods. Gone are the ice creams and fresh salads, replaced with meals and snacks that warm your body during the chilly weather. Grab a cup of tea and read on for our favourite autumn comfort foods and the best comfort recipes to keep you cosy this autumn.

Comforting beans and lentils

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Beans and lentils are the cornerstone of autumn foods. They’re high in protein and rich in vitamins to support your body as the weather cools. Our bean and lentil autumn recommendations include:

Comforting autumn recipes using beans and lentils

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Stirring pre-cooked beans and lentils into comforting autumn soups is an easy way to get one of your five-a-day. However, if you’re feeling adventurous, try making one of our delicious homemade autumn soup recipes:

Hearty Lentil Soup - This heart-warming soup recipe contains vegetables, green lentils, and tofu for a well-balanced, nourishing dish. It’s a vegan-friendly option, bursting with protein and fibre to support gut health as the seasons change.
Roasted Red Pepper & Lentil Soup - Enjoy a heart-warming bowl of red pepper and lentil soup. The lentils are abundant in protein and fibre, while the sweet red peppers give you a healthy dose of vitamin C. This soup is fantastic for boosting your immune system and keeping you warm.

Nourishing nuts and seeds

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Nuts and seeds are plentiful in autumn and contain fatty acids, such as omega-3, for a healthy heart and blood flow. Nibble on nuts and seeds as a snack, add them to a trail mix, or chop them into dishes. Here are our top nourishing autumn nuts and seeds:

Comforting autumn recipes using nuts and seeds

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There are plenty of nut and seed autumn recipes, including desserts that will leave you feeling cosy on a blustery autumn day.

Crusty Walnut Bread And Blackberry Chia Jam - Is there anything more comforting than the smell of warm bread fresh out of the oven? This nutty loaf is bursting with walnuts, which contain all nine essential amino acids. Pair a slice with tart homemade blackberry jam and a mug of steaming tea on a rainy autumn day.
Pumpkin Seed Pesto - Stir this autumnal pumpkin seed pesto into pasta with root vegetables to nourish your body on chilly, dark nights.

Gratifying grains and pseudocereals

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The best autumn comfort foods include grains and pseudocereals (non-grasses that resemble grains). They’re high in fibre for good gut health and contain minerals like copper, zinc, and iron to defend your immune system and improve energy over autumn. Our best autumn grains include:

Comforting autumn recipes using grains

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Grains and pseudocereals are incredibly versatile, allowing you to transition from summer to autumn seamlessly. Here are our favourite autumn grain recipes:

Harvest Grain Bowl - A mix of quinoa and chickpeas, our grain bowl is easy to prep and perfect for lunch or dinner. Sweet potato gives you the energy to stay warm, and the cranberries have a tart bite for extra autumn flavour.
Pumpkin Seed Granola - Tired of porridge for breakfast? Instead, try our delicious, crunchy pumpkin seed granola. It’s lightly sweetened with maple syrup and sprinkled with chia seeds for omega-3 and essential amino acids

Warming spices

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Autumnal spices are sure to keep your blood flowing and your heart happy as the weather turns. Below are some autumn spices that we love:

Read more: 7 things ginger does to your body.

Comforting autumn recipes using warming spices

It’s easy to incorporate autumn spices into your diet, such as drinking ginger tea or nibbling on cinnamon-infused Apple Strudel Flapjack. You can also use warming spices to make autumn cosy meals or delicious desserts. Here are a few of our top picks:

Pumpkin Spice Cake - Is it truly autumn without something pumpkin-spiced? This gorgeously soft pumpkin cake is made with pumpkin puree and topped with smooth cashew butternut frosting.
Pecan And Pumpkin Muffins - Bite into freshly baked muffins with an autumn medley of crunchy pecans and warming pumpkin spice (a blend of ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon). Eat these muffins for a fuelling snack or after a meal for a light, fibrous treat.
Nutty Sweet Potato Tray Bake - Autumn comfort food dinners are a must, which is why we recommend our tender sweet potato bake. It’s easy to make and combines maple syrup, mixed nuts, and pumpkin seeds for a cosy autumn meal.

Delicious dried fruit

Dried fruits are a simple fall comfort food. They’re bursting with vitamins C, A, E, B6, and K, contain fibre and offer a dose of calcium. We have a range of sweet and zingy dried fruits, such as:

Comforting autumn recipes using dried fruit

Dried fruits can be eaten as they are, combined into a trail mix, or used to make nutritional snacks.

Pumpkin Seed Energy Bars - These energy bars harness the power of pumpkin seeds and pitted dates to fuel your body when it’s chilly. We’ve combined them with chia and flaxseeds, which contain omega-3 and amino acids to improve blood flow.
Monster Energy Balls - Why not whip up a spooky snack for the Halloween season? Our Monster Energy Balls are made from sticky dates and delicious nut butter. They’re then flavoured with cocoa powder and desiccated coconut, for a mouth-watering treat.

Fall into autumn with comforting autumn foods

Our range of autumnal foods and autumn comfort food recipes will help you settle into the cosy season while fuelling your body. Stir lentils into soups, make heart-warming oatmeal, and bake walnut bread for a nourishing autumn with Grape Tree.