Some people say that the holidays are the best time of the year, but I beg to differ! When pumpkin products start popping up at Whole Foods Market and the scent of pumpkin spice pine cones hits your nose as you walk into the store is the best time of the year to me!
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Shades of orange, yellow and red suddenly take over the aisles and the endcaps, and jack-o’-lantern pumpkins line the perimeter of the store—I love the cozy shopping experience almost as much as I love the products that come back to shelves!
Flavors like pumpkin, cardamom, apple and maple take center stage in these items that can fit across multiple meal occasions throughout the day!
There’s a fall item perfect for every autumn occasion and unique Whole Foods Market and 365 Everyday Value products that I look forward to having every year in the fall (365 Everyday Value Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Sandwich Cremes, I’m looking at you!). Below I’ve matched them to the perfect fall occasion to enjoy them with!
Fall weekend brunch: Whole Foods Market Spiced Pumpkin Pancake & Waffle Mix + Whole Foods Market Organic Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup & 365 Everyday Value Pumpkin Spice Whipped Topping. Wake up to the scent of pumpkin spice filling your home on a golden fall morning as you make a batch of these fluffy pancakes with a touch of sweetness and smoky fall flavor for the barrel-aged maple syrup.
Scary Movie Snack: 365 Everyday Value Pumpkin Spice Latte Popcorn. There are 31 nights of Halloween on TV after all, so chances are you’re going to need something to munch on while you get your spook on. This popcorn is a sensible way to get your pumpkin spice latte fix plus 3 grams of fiber per serving!
A Cozy Dinner for Two: Whole Foods Market Organic Zucchette Pasta + Whole Foods Market Organic Pumpkin Cardamom Pasta Sauce. This combo makes for the perfect chilly fall meal. Sprinkle a little parmesan on top and pair with a nice glass of red wine!
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle Whole Foods Market Organic Apple Pear Ginger Soda
- 1 bottle dry white wine (Whole Foods Market has a great selection!)
- ½ cup brandy or dark rum
- 1/4 cup cinnamon simple syrup*
- 1 Honeycrisp apple, cored and chopped
- 1 green pear, cored and chopped
- 1/2 orange, quartered and sliced
- Seeds from one pomegranate, about 1/2 cup
- 3 or 4 cinnamon sticks
*Cinnamon Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 cinnamon sticks
In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of water with 1 cup of sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the sugar dissolves and the liquid just starts to thicken. Transfer the liquid to a heat proof container, add the cinnamon sticks, and chill for at least 4 hours.
Directions:
- In a large pitcher, combine the Organic Apple Pear Ginger Soda, wine, brandy, cinnamon simple syrup, and fruits.
- Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight prior to serving. Add more fresh fruit to garnish.
These amazing pumpkin items and fall flavors are around for a limited time, so be sure to shop all of the fall items at Whole Foods Market here!
