6 healthy recipe ideas for September

September’s back-to-school season means returning to work, routines and… less time to spare! Between busy days and getting back into good habits, eating well can feel like a challenge. Yet all it takes is the right seasonal ingredients and a few simple ideas to put together balanced, delicious and speedy meals. Discover our 6 quick healthy recipes for September, from breakfast to dinner: a salad, a wrap, a smoothie, a soup, a bowl and a ratatouille, featuring apples, plums, grapes, squash, figs and summer vegetables.

1- Apple, kale & walnut salad

A crunchy, colourful salad, perfect for a light lunch.

Ingredients (serves 2):

• 2 apples
• 4 large kale leaves
• 6 crushed walnuts
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• A squeeze of lemon juice

Method:

1. Wash and slice the apples thinly.
2. Remove the kale stems and shred the leaves.
3. Toss together the apples, kale and walnuts.
4. Dress with olive oil and lemon juice.

2- Light chicken & plum wrap

A tasty, lighter alternative to the classic sandwich.

Ingredients (1 wrap):

• 1 wholemeal tortilla
• 80 g cooked chicken breast
• 2 plums
• 1 handful of mixed salad leaves (rocket, lamb’s lettuce)
• 1 tsp light cream cheese

Method:

1. Spread the cream cheese over the tortilla.
2. Add the chicken, sliced into strips.
3. Cut the plums into wedges and arrange on top.
4. Add the salad leaves, roll up and enjoy.

3- Grape & natural yogurt smoothie

A wholesome and tasty snack.

Ingredients (1 serving):

• 100 g grapes
• 1 natural yogurt (plant-based or regular)
• ½ banana (optional, for extra creaminess)
• A few ice cubes

Method:

1. Wash and destem the grapes.
2. Blend with the yogurt and ice cubes (add the banana for a sweeter result).
3. Serve chilled.

👉 Healthy tip: keep the portion to a small glass to enjoy the grapes without overdoing it.

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Ingredients (2 bowls):

• 300 g squash (butternut or red kuri)
• 1 small piece of fresh ginger
• ½ onion
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 500 ml water

Method:

1. Peel and dice the squash.
2. Sauté the onion and ginger in the olive oil.
3. Add the squash and water, and cook for 10 minutes.
4. Blend until smooth and velvety.

👉 Tip: enjoy this soup in the evening with a slice of wholegrain bread for a light yet satisfying meal.

5- Fig, yogurt & chia seed bowl

A quick breakfast or a wholesome, indulgent dessert.

Ingredients (1 bowl):

• 1 natural yogurt (plant-based or regular)
• 2 fresh figs
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tsp honey (optional)

Method:

1. Pour the yogurt into a bowl.
2. Add the figs, cut into quarters.
3. Sprinkle with chia seeds and, if desired, a drizzle of honey.

👉 Healthy tip: chia seeds swell in the yogurt and provide a creamy texture.

6- Express ratatouille

A timeless classic, light and full of vegetables — perfect in September when summer vegetables are still in season.

Ingredients (4 servings):

• 2 courgettes
• 1 aubergine
• 2 peppers (red and yellow)
• 4 ripe tomatoes
• 1 onion
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Herbes de Provence

Method:

1. Wash and dice all the vegetables.
2. Sauté the onion in the olive oil.
3. Add the courgettes, peppers and aubergine, and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the tomatoes and herbs, then cook on a low heat for a further 10 minutes.

👉 Tip: serve the ratatouille alongside grilled fish for a balanced, complete meal.

Putting together a balanced day with seasonal produce

These recipes are easy to combine throughout the day. The fig, yogurt & chia seed bowl works well for breakfast, while the salad or the wrap is ideal for lunch (the apple, kale & walnut salad becomes a complete meal if you add a source of protein, such as the cooked chicken breast used in the wrap), and the grape & yogurt smoothie makes a handy snack. The soup or ratatouille can round off the day at dinner. This way, you can enjoy September’s fruit and vegetables (apples, plums, grapes, figs, squash, courgettes, aubergine and tomatoes) in a variety of forms. Alternate the recipes from one week to the next to keep things interesting.

With these express healthy recipes, eating well doesn’t have to mean spending hours in the kitchen. September is the perfect time to ease back into good habits without any frustration. Pair these quick meals with plenty of hydration and physical activity that suits your routine.