30 Seasonal Recipes to Cook in September

Hello, September! Okay, summer technically isn’t over until September 21st, so we have plenty of time for patio season, grilling, and hoarding as many fresh berries as possible. At the same time, I think it’s appropriate to start whipping up cozy recipes with delicious Fall flavors. PUMPKIN ANYONE?

September is pretty much the best of both worlds and I’m sooo ready for it. To kick off the month I (of course) rounded up 30 incredible, seasonal recipes to cook in September.

collage of recipes to cook in September with text overlay

What’s in season in September?

Besides stocking up on (and maybe freezing) the last of your summer produce, get ready for fall by picking up some fresh:

These healthy recipes are the perfect combination of fresh and comforting — you’ll find hearty salads & one pan meals, plus plenty of breakfasts & baked goods to kick off fall. Get ready to pick the last of the zucchini in your garden, and then be sure to hit up your apple orchard to get these on your table ASAP.

If you make any of these recipes, be sure to leave a comment and let me know how you liked it! Snap a photo and share it in our Facebook group or on Instagram with #ambitiouskitchen. Enjoy, xo!

apple zucchini oatmeal bake in a pan

Breakfast

Spiced Zucchini Apple Baked Oatmeal with Cinnamon Vanilla Glaze

Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats with Chia

Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal Cups

Healthy Apple Pancakes (made right in the blender!)

Spiced Apple Zucchini Bread with Cream Cheese Glaze

Baked Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cups

Chaffles (Cheese & Egg Waffles)

portillo's chopped salad on a platter

Lunch

Copycat Portillo’s Chopped Salad

Homemade Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Vegan Pecan Apple Chickpea Salad Wraps

Lightened Up Cheddar Cauliflower Broccoli Soup

One Pot Moroccan Chickpea Quinoa Salad

Southwest Chicken Corn Chowder

Chickpea Apple Broccoli Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing

Curry Roasted Cauliflower Sweet Potato Salad (whole30, vegan & gluten free)

healthy turkey chili in three bowls

Dinner

The Best Healthy Turkey Chili

One Pan Lightened Up Hamburger Helper

Incredible Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Spinach Bacon Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Spicy Jalapeño Cheddar Tuna Melt

Homemade Crispy Baked Fish Sticks (kid & toddler-friendly!)

Actually, the Best Vegetarian Chili Ever

Creamy White Bean Chicken Enchilada Soup

whipped cottage cheese dip in a bowl with crackers

Apps & Snacks

Garlic & Herb Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip

Salted Caramel Coconut Cashew Energy Bites

Pizza Puff Pastry Tarts

Healthy Apple Crisp in a casserole dish with a spoon

Desserts

Best Healthy Apple Crisp Ever!

Brown Butter Apple Coffee Cake

Tahini Monster Cookie Bars

Coconut Double Chocolate Pumpkin Bread

Apple Pie Bars with Salted Peanut Butter Caramel

I hope you love these delicious, seasonal recipes to cook in September! If you make any of them be sure to leave a comment & a rating on the recipe so I know how you liked it. Enjoy, xo!