5 Fall Thermos-Ready Recipes

As the temperature drops our bodies naturally desire warming foods. Sometimes the idea of “comfort foods” in the field of nutrition implies foods that are heavy, high calories, and low in nutrition density. However, our immune system needs good sources of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and digestible proteins to sustain us on those cold days or chilly fall hikes.

Here are 5 of my favorite warming recipes that are perfect to heat and fill your thermos with from sweet oatmeal to savory meals.

Slow-Cooker Spiced Pumpkin Butter

Yup, it’s October and pumpkin spiced lattes are everywhere. However…. one of those pumpkin spiced coffee drinks can have twice as much sugar as a big slice of pumpkin pie!     But let’s be honest, it’s so good. There is something lovely about enjoying the flavors of pumpkin spice on crisp fall mornings when the […]