21 Oct Fall Recipe Collection for Runners

Fall is finally here! And what better way to celebrate than with a collection of recipes that include your fall food staples like pumpkin, apple, sweet potato, and butternut squash.

We all know that proper fuelling is key to improving performance. So I’ve put this fall inspired collection of recipes together that is perfect for athletes like yourself!

It includes pre workout meal ideas high carbs to help fuel your body before a run, and post workout meal ideas full of carbs and packed with protein and fibre to keep you full for hours and properly refuel.

Not only are these recipes delicious, but super easy to follow and perfect for batch prepping. From quick and simple meals to slow cooker meals and sheet pan dinners, these fall recipes are sure to keep you warm and cozy!

Check out each recipe linked below!

Apple Cinnamon Protein Oatmeal

Nothing beats a warm bowl of oatmeal on a cold morning! Spice up your oatmeal with this high protein oatmeal recipe!

Butternut Squash Salad

Butternut squash is one of the many foods that scream fall. It’s also full of plant based protein! Pair it with some bread or pasta for a balanced post workout meal!

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili

What’s better than walking through the door after a busy day to a nutritious meal ready to eat!? That’s why slow cookers are the best. This chili is made with ground turkey, but can also be made vegetarian by swapping the turkey for an extra can or two of beans!

Cranberry Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

This sheet pan dinner recipe is small on effort, but big on flavour! And perfect for batch prepping so you have leftovers to get you through a few more busy weekdays!

Shepherd’s Pie

A classic fall recipe! Great for a post workout dinner AND you get all your carbs, protein and veggies all in one meal!

Pumpkin Protein Muffins

Muffins are perfect for on the go! And these pumpkin protein muffins are sure to put you in a fall mood.

Apple Grilled Cheese

Apples? In a grilled cheese sandwich? Yup, you heard me right! Paired with a crusty bread and melted gouda, its like a gourmet grilled cheese.

Creamy Chicken Orzo

This creamy chicken orzo is the perfect post workout meal. It tastes just like a warm bowl of chicken noodle soup. The BEST for a chilly day!

Fall Pasta Salad

This pasta salad is great for meal prepping! You’ll have lunch ready to go all week. It’s full of carbs and veggies, and the cranberries give the perfect amount of sweetness!