One of the keys to eating healthily is having a well-stocked fridge and pantry. That way, when you need to prepare a quick, last-minute meal you don’t have to sacrifice your nutrition. With the colder weather, comes all the delicious fall flavors and these five ingredients are pantry essentials.
Applesauce
Applesauce is super low in calories and it’s rich in Vitamin C. Not only is it tasty on its own, but it tastes amazing in yogurt and oatmeal. It’s also a great way to add all natural sweetness to baked goods and it can be used as a replacement for wet ingredients like oils and eggs.
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Beans
Beans are budget-friendly and they are a great plant-based source of protein, fiber, zinc, copper, and iron. Try adding them to pasta, tossing them in a salad, using them in soups or chillies.
Another great natural sweetener, maple syrup contains minerals and antioxidants. Maple pairs wells with fall flavors like pumpkin, nutmeg, apple, pear and it’s amazing in baked goods, as a glaze for salmon or a topper for pancakes.
Pecans add a buttery, nutty flavor to dishes like salad, oatmeal, and baked goods or they taste great on their own as a snack. They’re loaded with healthy fat and can help fight inflamattion.
