Better than Pumpkin Spice > 12 Yummy Fall Flavors
Fall flavors are one of the best parts of the arrival of the fall season, autumn leaves, and colder weather.
With the leaves changing colors, what’s better than a nice, warm pumpkin spice drink? Well, we’ve got a few ideas for you! Check it out:
I’m sure you’ve noticed the line at Starbucks getting a little longer…
You can get pumpkin spice donuts, coffee, ice cream—you name it, they’ve got it. But what about other fall seasonal flavors?
Here are our top 8 Fall Flavors (outside of pumpkin spice):
Or, if you’re looking for places serving Fall flavors, check out these Fall things to do:
- Family Friendly Halloween Activities
- Trick or Treating & Trunk or Treating in KC
- Kids Eat FREE on Halloween
- Candy Buy Backs
- Pumpkin Patches Near KC
- Fall Drink Ideas (maybe add alcohol…)
- No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas
- Haunted Houses in KC
- Halloween snack ideas for kids
- The Teal Pumpkin Project
What Fall Flavors Should You Try?
1. Honeycrisp Apples
Honey Crips Dried Apples = YUMM!
Autumn is pique apple-picking season, so apples of almost every variety are available in your local grocery store.
Take your pick.
Our favorite variety has always been the Honeycrisp apple…the perfect combination of sweet and tart. They are delicious as a stand-alone snack, but they also are great dipped in peanut butter or caramel. If raw apples are not your thing, bake them up in a fall-flavored pie, or if you are like me, saute’ them in butter, and top a Fall ice cream sundae with them.
2. Chai Latte
If you love pumpkin spice, I implore you to try a chai latte. It’s one of my favorite Fall flavors…of all time.
The cinnamon and cardamom of chai are a comforting Fall favorite – almost as cozy as your favorite winter blanket. You can usually order a cup of chai from your local barista, or you can buy a box of tea at the grocery store as well. You will not be disappointed.
3. Eggnog
I know what you are thinking…eggnog is a winter flavor.
But, grocery stores start stocking the shelves with this delicious holiday staple just before Halloween. Eggnog by itself is delicious, but there are recipes out there for eggnog french toast, eggnog ice cream, or use it as a creamer in your coffee.
Don’t we all want to get in the holiday spirit just a little early?
4. Spice cake
This delicious dessert takes all the warmest, most comforting spices, and bakes them into cake form. What is there not to love?
When I was a kid, I couldn’t wait for those Little Debbie’s spice cakes to come out. They are rare now but if I find them, I always buy – and hide – a couple of boxes for myself.
To kick it up a notch, some people throw in rum and make it a spiced rum cake.
Never had it? Think carrot cake without the carrots. Fall rum spice cake is a delicious Fall treat!
5. Chili dogs
Chilli dogs with your favorite toppings!
Nothing signifies the start of fall to me more than a big bowl of steaming hot chili.
Sure, you can top chili with whatever you like, but there is no better way to enjoy the flavors of chili, than a chili hot dog covered with cheese and mustard. (The chili replaces the ketchup. No need to double up on the tomato flavor…unless of course, that’s your thing.)
6. Mulled Wine
Mulled wine with slice of orange and spices is a hit with our tribe!
One of my absolute favorite fall flavors is a rich mulled wine. Red wine with orange, cranberry, cinnamon, and all the spices of fall! This drink makes for a delicious treat for adults during all the fall (and winter) festivities.
7. Cinnamon Rolls
Nothing says cozy like a warm delicious cinnamon roll. Bring in fall with a fresh batch of gooey cinnamon rolls. Want to take them up a notch, try the viral TikTok hack by pouring heavy cream over them before popping them in the oven.
8. Roasted Sweet Potatoes
I love a delicious sweet potato with honey butter! Sweet potatoes are a great fall item that can be used many ways. Prefer them to be sweet? Make a yummy sweet potato pie.
So, there you have it…
The best Fall flavors. The most magnificent thing about this list is that almost all of them can be paired with a slice of pumpkin pie if you just have to have your pumpkin spice fix.
9. Pecans
Nothing tastes better than a warm pecan pie. Roasted pecans are a staple around fall. You can add them to delicious treats or candy them. Either way, your home will be filled with the full warmth of pecans.
10. Bourbon
From baking and cooking to a nice warm drink. Bourbon is another great flavor that can be added in your fall goodies and dishes. Just wait until your home is filled with the aroma of bourbon.
11. Salted Caramel
Salted caramel is a great add in for coffee! The stores sell various salted caramel treats and candy too.
12. Spiced Pears
There are a variety of spiced pear recipes on pinterest. Spiced pears are sweet with a hidden savoury flavor. Try them this fall!
So, there you have it…
The best Fall flavors. The most magnificent thing about this list is that almost all of them can be paired with a slice of pumpkin pie if you just have to have your pumpkin spice fix.
Happy eating!
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