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Fall is upon us! We’re in a transition period where green leaves turn brown and fall off so trees can prepare for winter. The climate is slowly changing into sweater weather and, soon enough, we’ll have to start decorating our houses for Thanksgiving!
Yes, autumn is a time of changes and, with it, come a load of new tasty vegetables and fruits that are in season. If you’re looking to be trendy and healthy this fall, we’ll give you an idea of what these edible goodies are so you can start munching on these trendy fruits and vegetables right about now!
Any of these would make a deliciously great option for a tasty snack in the afternoon. Plus, we’ll give you a clue on what to look for when you’re searching for fall season sweets in Spokane!
Trendy and Healthy Fall Edibles!
Apples
Apples are a staple item of the fall and one of Washington’s finest exports! If that weren’t enough, they’re great for your health! Among the benefits of eating apples regularly, you’ll find that they help prevent cancer, they’re filled with antioxidants and provide heart, digestive and respiratory benefits. That’s right: all that in “an apple a day”!
For a sweet spin on apples, come down to the Great Harvest Bread Company in Spokane to find healthy apple-based recipes! For example, our Apple Cinnamon Ship Swirl, Candy Apple Bread, and Apple Butterscotch Muffins, which are all available on Saturdays! There’s no way you can resist the temptation of an apple now!
Grapes
Ah, grapes! A fall fruit that not only makes a great wine, but also provides some an excellent advantages to eating them! Among them are the facts that they lower the risk of circulatory and heart illnesses, they help control cholesterol levels, improve brain functions, and prevent cancer.
If you love grapes (as you should), we, the Great Harvest Bread Company in Spokane, have a couple sweet, healthy recipes that could be of your liking. They incorporate raisins (basically, dehydrated grapes) and can be a great sweet treat. You can find Oatmeal Raisin Cookies and Walnut Raisin Cinnamon Rolls any day of the week!
Pumpkins
Nothing says “autumn” like pumpkins! From jack o’lanterns to pumpkin patches, this season is theirs! Nonetheless, they don’t just provide fun and happy family memories. Pumpkins are famous for the amount of health benefits that come with their consumption.
They give you healthier looking skin, better sight, and stronger bones. They also help control cholesterol, aid in weight loss, help with high blood pressure, and prevent cancer!
If you want to get some of those perks along with a sweet dessert for your afternoon snack, try our selection of pumpkin-based treats:
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread (available everyday)
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffin (Monday, Friday)
Pumpkin Ohs! (Wednesday)
Pumpkin Bars (Saturday)
Pumpkin Oat Bars (Saturday)
Sweet Potatoes
Last but not least: the sweetest of potatoes! As one of the main dishes in any Thanksgiving dinner, sweet potatoes have become a fall icon. Not only do their orange color evoque all the feelings of the season, they’re also filled with antioxidants which promote healthier skin and eyesight!
If you’d like to take this fall root to a whole new level, visit the Great Harvest Bread Company in Spokane and get the Sweet Potato Pie Bread! It’s sure to give you the autumn sweet you need!
With the fall season comes a ton of new options for us to eat! In this post, we’ve gone through a few so you can stay trendy, and healthy when looking for fall sweets in Spokane! Plus, you know that you can trust the Great Harvest Bread Company to provide deliciously hand made products that are fall inspired and are nutritious for you and your family!
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