It is easy to warm yourself up with a heaping plate of mashed potatoes and gravy after being in the bone-chilling November air, that means this is the time to make more of a point to eat healthy!

I found a few delicious November dinner ideas that are still ‘healthy’!

I have permission from all of the recipe developers of these recipes to share them with you. If you end up loving their recipes be sure to let them know how you found it!

Fall Harvest Sheet Pan Dinner

This Fall Harvest Sheet Pan Dinner only requires one pan and a few minutes of chopping veggies. Put everything in the oven and you’ll have a balanced and delicious meal on the table in minutes!

Ham Bone Soup with Potatoes

Use up any holiday ham leftovers with this ham bone soup recipe! You can add your ham, potatoes, and any random veggies you have laying around to reduce food waste and get a healthy yet hearty meal on the dinner table.

Pumpkin Rice

The pumpkin-obsessed month of October may have just came to an end but that doesn’t mean you don’t have any residue pumpkin! Use up any remaining pumpkin you have by making a nutritious batch of pumpkin rice paired with some chicken!

Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Soup

This may be one of the best November dinner ideas! This is a soup-like dish, but thicker. That means it feels cozy yet is still hearty for the chilly November weather.

Butternut Squash Chickpea Curry

Curry is an amazing weeknight November dinner idea! It is cozy, filling, and nutritious! The use of butternut squash in this recipe from David even celebrates the seasons fresh produce.

Quick and Easy Vegan Red Lentil and Potato Soup Recipe

If you are looking for a vegan option, this red lentil soup is for you. Not only do all of the ingredients in this soup provide some great benefits, it is also only about 230 calories per cup.

Chinese Pumpkin Soup with Carrots

November is the perfect time to try something new. Make this Chinese Pumpkin Soup with Carrots for a new and flavorful dinner experience!

November Dinner Ideas Recap

I love having a bunch of healthy and weather-appropriate recipes ready to go that’s why these November dinner ideas are perfect to have! If you do too be sure to save this post, share with someone you love, and leave a comment down below about which recipe is your favorite!

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If you’re like me you don’t even need a reason to have waffles! But, how could you let a national waffle holiday like this pass you by??

An easy way to celebrate National Waffle Day is by making a stack of Homemade Waffles. Skip the box mixes and the ‘just add water’ containers. Really make your own! It’s actually a whole lot easier than you would expect. Plus, you likely have everything you will need already in your cupboards.

Now, once you have your basic waffles made let’s jazz them up a bit!

You have to give Kate (from Veggie Desserts) Waffle Breakfast Sandwiches a try! It’s an unexpected combination of beans, egg, mushrooms, and arugula that come together to make a savory breakfast sandwich that’s still vegetarian!

Not in the mood for a savory waffle celebration? Try out these Easy Oreo Waffles. It’s a fluffy Belgian waffle with crushed oreos right in the batter. This recipe doesn’t stop there! Once the waffle is cooked you top it with ice cream, even more oreos, and a drizzle of golden syrup. Talk about YUM!

Now I get it. There are so many people out there with different allergies and intolerances and these three recipes may not suit your needs.

Well Maya from Wholesome Yum has your back. She came up with a Keto Paleo Almond Flour recipe that is also gluten free! You can top this waffle with anything you desire that fits your specific diet needs!

Picture this: Multigrain Banana Waffles. It’s honestly kind of good for you. I mean, multigrains have fiber to help keep your blood sugar stable and keep you full and adding in additional fruit to your diet is always a bonus!

I can guarantee you’ve never even considered this next flavor combo. These Leftover Mashed Potato Waffles with Gravy will keep your taste buds wanting more.

I’m not sure about you but every time I make mashed potatoes there are always leftovers. This is a perfect way to reuse them with having to consume endless amount of the same dish.

Looking for something healthier yet will still satisfy your sweet tooth? Give these High Protein Chocolate Waffles a go! Their chocolate flavor will mask any protein taste. So all you will know is that they’re high protein AND delicious!

The National Waffle Day Celebration doesn’t have to stop at breakfast. Make a whole day of it! A Nashville Hot Chicken and Waffle would make an exciting lunch or themed dinner!

Syrup is good and all but a piece of fried chicken? I think that may top it!

National Waffle Day Add-On’s

I know it’s National Waffle Day but we can’t forget about waffle’s perfect pair: syrup.

I LOVE some local maple syrup. But, you can actually get it at a more reasonable price if your purchase a tub from a wholesale retailer like Costco or Sam’s Club. If you’re thinking this is a bit more than you need then you haven’t fallen into the hole of ‘healthier’ dessert recipes yet!

Many of these types of recipes will use maple syrup in place of the sweetener. In most cases this doesn’t reduce the calories, but maple syrup is a more wholesome ingredient rather than refined sugar.

Some other honorable mentions for waffle necessities are:

• Fruit or preserves
• Peanut Butter
• Plain old butter
• Eggs
• Bacon
• Powdered Sugar
• Ice Cream
• Chocolate Chips

Some more out-of-the-box options would be to use:

• Cool Whip (a personal favorite)
• Candy
• Cinnamon Sugar
• Chocolate or Caramel syrup
• Nutella
• Chili

National Waffle Day may only happen one day a year but that doesn’t mean you can’t make it a personal holiday. Not only can you celebrate by making yourself a waffle or having a variety of waffles all day long, you can also make a whole week of it! Try using a new waffle recipe every day to keep things intersting.

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Let me know in the comments if you’re participating in National Waffle Day. And tag me on Instagram @piece.of.lulu so I can see your wonderful creations!