Pumpkins, Apples, Cinnamon and Ginger…Oh My!

With the start of fall comes all things pumpkin spice, whether that be a latte, a muffin or a cookie. But while pumpkin is a wonderful flavor, there are other flavors and spices traditionally associated with fall that are just as delicious and just as fun to bake and cook with. Here are some of AKF's favorite kidney-friendly fall recipes that you can make and enjoy as the weather starts to cool down:

Ginger Apple Bites

These tiny, moist muffins are a sweet, bite-sized treat you are sure to love! They only take 20 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to bake. The ingredients you will need are: dried apples, unsweetened applesauce, unsalted butter, flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, vanilla, ground nutmeg, ground allspice and salt.

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Cream Cheese Pumpkin Muffins

Decadent but not too sweet, these muffins are like having a piece of pie with a crunchy nut crust. They take 30 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to bake, and the ingredients you'll need are: pecans, whipped cream cheese, crème fraiche, pumpkin puree, Swerve® brown sweetener, an egg, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, allspice, salt, chickpea flour, unsalted butter, Swerve® powdered sweetener and ground nutmeg.

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Cinnamon Molasses Cookies

These flavor packed cookies are low carb, low sugar and gluten free, and they take 20 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to bake. The ingredients you'll need are coconut oil, an egg, molasses, Splenda® brown sugar blend, almond flour, gluten free oat flour, gluten free baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, ground cloves and salt.

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Fall Cabbage Salad

This salad unites a coleslaw with a Waldorf-type salad through the creamy homemade dressing. It takes just 15 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook and requires the following ingredients: shallot, an egg, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, grapeseed oil, mixed cabbage, golden delicious apples, plums, red onion, hearts of palm, dill, dried cranberries, black pepper, hazelnuts and crème fraiche (this ingredient is optional).

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Apple Cider Chicken and Veggies

This dish has a variety of textures and flavors. It contains a bit of sweetness paired with savory flavors and a burst of warming spices. It takes 30 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook and requires the following ingredients: ground cinnamon, ground cumin, salt, pepper, thyme, fennel seeds, allspice, boneless and skinless chicken thighs, Worcestershire sauce, oil, yellow zucchini squash, apple cider (with no potassium added), apple cider vinegar, carrots, parsnips, salt, frozen riced cauliflower, no salt roasted peanuts and sweet-tart apples.

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Disclaimer: The use of sugar substitutes as a replacement for sugar is a personal choice. While sugar substitutes may offer certain benefits, such as a lower calorie count and improved blood sugar control for people with diabetes, further research is needed to fully understand the long-term health effects of these products, especially for people with chronic kidney disease. It is important to discuss any changes to what you eat and drink, including the use of sugar substitutes, with a healthcare professional. The information provided here is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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