Herbed Apple Cider Spritz

Cozy, spiced, and oh-so satisfying!

Ingredients:

1 cup pure apple cider (unsweetened)
1/2 cup sparkling water
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Cinnamon stick
Thyme sprigs

Instructions:

Stir apple cider with lemon juice.

Add sparkling water and a cinnamon stick.

Garnish with thyme for an earthy touch.

Pro Tip:
The cinnamon stick infuses more flavor the longer it sits!

Optional: If you choose to make this with alcohol you could add 1 oz of Bourbon, whiskey, tequila or Rum.

You could also rim the glasses with a touch of lemon and coconut sugar .

Cinnamon Roasted Pears

I love stewed or cooked fruit in the Fall and Winter. Healthy, grounding, and oh so comforting!

Ingredients:

2 ripe pears, halved and cored ( trim a bit off the bottom so they can lie flat)
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the pear halves in a baking dish, cut side up, . Drizzle with maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, until pears are tender. Serve warm.

Pro Tip: Top with a spoonful granola, yogurt, vanilla ice cream or add in your morning oats.

Perfect Pumpkin Smoothie

Ingredients

• ½ cup of canned or fresh pumpkin puree

• 1½ cups of unsweetened almond milk ( or non-dairy milk)

• 1 frozen banana

• 1 teas of chia seeds

• 2 dates

• a small piece of ginger

• ⅛ tsp of nutmeg

• ⅛ tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp vanilla

• 3-4 ice cubes

Instructions:

Place all ingredients in blender

Enjoy the taste of fall