8 Best Healthy Finds at Target This Fall, According to a Food Editor


With fall basically here, it’s time to relish seasonal flavors like apple, butternut squash, pumpkin and more. Luckily, Target’s fall foods are fully in stock, and we’re running to our nearest location to buy these healthy finds.


From comforting drinks to easy breakfast options, here are eight of Target’s best healthy, budget-friendly grocery finds that feature autumn’s deliciousness.




1. Good & Gather Naturally Flavored Pumpkin Spice Light Roast Coffee

There’s nothing like a hot cup of coffee that embraces fall’s best flavors. This Pumpkin Spice Light Roast Coffee can be enjoyed in single-serve pods ($9.99) or coffee grounds ($6.99), making it especially easy to add to your morning. Plus, the 100% Arabica coffee blend stars natural flavors like cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg and pumpkin for the ultimate cozy sip.


2. Waterloo Spiced Apple Sparkling Water

Seltzer lovers, this one’s for you. This Spiced Apple Sparkling Water is only $4.29 for a 8-pack, and they promise a fun way to keep you hydrated this season. With 0 calories, 0 carbohydrates and 0 grams of added sugars, these cans promise a taste of fall while keeping you cool—we know, it’s still a bit warm out for that hot apple cider, so this alternative is the perfect solution.


3. Good & Gather Pumpkin Pie Granola

The first mouthful of pumpkin pie flavor you may experience this season is with this Pumpkin Pie Granola, and honestly, it sounds like an ideal way to do it. Add it to Homemade Plain Greek Yogurt or include it on top of a parfait for a quick way to incorporate some crunch in your breakfast. This limited-edition granola even has pumpkin seeds mixed in for an antioxidant-rich boost.


4. Good & Gather 100% Pure Pumpkin

If we’re talking about pumpkin, it’s a no-brainer to add this canned Pure Pumpkin to your shopping list. Target’s Good & Gather brand product is as simple as it can get, with its only listed ingredient being pumpkin. We have some healthy, highly rated recipes to use up this unseasoned canned pumpkin puree, like our Pumpkin Zucchini Bread, Vegan Pumpkin Soup and Coconut-Rum Pumpkin Pie.




5. Good & Gather Maple Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal

It’s about to be oatmeal season, and we’re OK with that, thanks to this Maple Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal. While this oatmeal might be slightly high in added sugar, topping it off with your favorite fruits and a dollop of yogurt can offer a fiber-rich morning treat. You can make your own fall-flavored oatmeal at home with our Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal or Apple-Cinnamon Oatmeal.


6. Good & Gather Honeycrisp Apples

Start taking advantage of Target’s selection of produce, especially for seasonal fruits and veggies. Buying these 3-pound bags of Honeycrisp apples means that you will never run out of apples this fall. Include these apples in every meal with these warm & cozy apple recipes you’ll want to make as the weather cools down.


7. Good & Gather Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce

The next time you’re ready to whip up a pot of comforting pasta, try out this Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce for a unique bite. Packed with veggies like butternut squash, carrots, onion and celery, this sauce is bound to taste like fall in a bowl when added to your favorite pasta shape. For more butternut squash pasta recipes, try our No-Cream Butternut Squash Pasta or Butternut Squash Chickpea Mac & Cheese.


8. Good & Gather Garlic Parsley Mini Creamer Potatoes

Lastly, these Garlic Parsley Mini Creamer Potatoes are pre-seasoned for your enjoyment, making them the perfect easy side dish for a weeknight dinner on a cold night. They remind us of our own highly rated Garlic-Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, providing garlicky, herbaceous flavors in each forkful. Pair these Target potatoes with this Crispy Roast Chicken for a protein-packed evening meal.


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