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"Beauty does not need to be rushed" - Natalie

Feed Your Glow

Nourishing recipes, glow foods, and slower living inspiration from Natalie’s kitchen.

Autumn Harvest Skin Glow Soup

Autumn Harvest Skin Glow Soup

A cozy golden soup from Natalie’s kitchen — filled with roasted autumn vegetables, warming herbs, creamy texture, and nourishing ingredients that support glowing skin from the inside out.

There’s something about autumn soups that always feels grounding to me.

Big pots simmering slowly on the stove. Warm spices filling the kitchen. Thick slices of bread toasted on the side.

This soup tastes exactly like the kind of meal you want to curl up with on a chilly evening.

Creamy butternut squash. Sweet carrots. Soft apples. Golden sweet potato. Garlic and thyme slowly simmered together until everything becomes silky and comforting.

And while yes — it’s absolutely delicious — it also happens to be filled with ingredients that genuinely nourish the skin and body beautifully during colder months.

The older I get, the more I believe glow starts with the quiet little things we do consistently.

Warm nourishing meals included.

Why We Love It

Butternut Squash + Carrots

Rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A to help support skin renewal and healthy glow.

Sweet Potato

Packed with vitamin C and antioxidants that help support collagen production and overall skin vitality.

Garlic + Leeks

Warm, savory ingredients that help support balance and overall wellness while adding deep comforting flavor.

Olive Oil + Coconut Milk

Healthy fats that help nourish the skin barrier while creating that silky luxurious soup texture.

Turmeric

A beautiful warming spice known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 1 leek, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • sea salt
  • black pepper
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk or yogurt for serving (optional)

Optional toppings:

  • pumpkin seeds
  • chia seeds
  • extra thyme
  • olive oil drizzle
  • toasted sourdough

Directions

Prepare all vegetables by cutting them into evenly sized pieces for consistent cooking.

In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Add the chopped leek and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.

Stir in the garlic and cook another minute until fragrant.

Add the butternut squash, carrots, sweet potato, and apple.

Sprinkle in the thyme and turmeric and stir well so the vegetables become coated with the herbs and spices.

Pour in the vegetable broth until everything is covered.

Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 20–25 minutes until the vegetables are completely tender.

Using an immersion blender, blend until smooth and creamy.

If you prefer a more rustic texture, blend only part of the soup.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve warm with a swirl of coconut milk or yogurt if desired.

Top with pumpkin seeds, thyme, or olive oil before serving.

Glow Note

This is one of those soups that somehow makes the whole house feel softer and slower while it cooks.

Warm bowls. Cozy sweaters. Bread torn by hand.

Exactly the kind of food I crave during autumn.

Love + Eat Well,
Natalie

Apple Cinnamon Glow Oatmeal

Apple Cinnamon Glow Oatmeal

A warm cozy breakfast from Natalie’s kitchen — creamy oats simmered with apples, cinnamon, maple, and nourishing ingredients that make chilly mornings feel softer and slower.

There’s something about oatmeal in the fall that just feels right.

Warm bowls. Cinnamon filling the kitchen. Steam rising from the stove while the mornings start turning colder outside.

This apple cinnamon oatmeal has become one of those comforting breakfasts we come back to every autumn.

Soft cooked apples. Toasty walnuts. Cozy spices. A splash of creamy coconut milk melting into the top.

Simple food always seems to hit the deepest this time of year.

And while it tastes incredibly comforting, oats also happen to be one of my favorite glow foods for supporting healthy skin and gut health from within.

Especially when using sprouted oats, which are easier to digest and incredibly nourishing.

Why We Love It

Oats

A wonderful source of fiber that helps support gut health, steady energy, and overall skin glow from within.

Apples

Naturally sweet and rich in antioxidants while adding freshness and texture to the oatmeal.

Cinnamon + Ginger

Warming spices that bring comforting flavor while helping support balance and circulation.

Walnuts

Healthy fats and crunch that make the oatmeal more satisfying and nourishing.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon grass-fed butter
  • 1 medium crisp apple
  • 3 tablespoons raw honey or 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon clove
  • pinch Himalayan salt
  • 2 cups apple cider or water
  • 1 cup sprouted rolled oats or steel cut oats
  • 1/2 cup raw walnuts
  • coconut milk for serving

Optional Toppings

  • chopped dried dates
  • dried goji berries
  • sliced banana
  • extra honey drizzle

Directions

Instant Pot Method

Add all ingredients to the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes.

Stovetop Method

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat.

Add the chopped apple, honey or maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, clove, and salt.

Cook for 2–3 minutes until the apples begin softening and the kitchen smells incredible.

Pour in the apple cider or water and bring to a gentle boil.

Stir in the oats and reduce heat to medium.

Cook for several minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats soften and most of the liquid is absorbed.

Stir in the walnuts and continue cooking until creamy.

Serve warm with coconut milk and your favorite toppings.

Glow Note

This is the kind of breakfast that makes colder mornings feel comforting instead of rushed.

A warm bowl in your hands. Cozy spices in the air. Slow moments before the day begins.

Always one of my favorite rituals this time of year.

Love + Eat Well,
Natalie