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If you love overnight oats in the summer, slow cooker oatmeal is your solution when the weather cools. Simply mix together chopped apples, steel cut oats, and a few other ingredients in a slow cooker, turn it on, and head to bed—your home will smell heavenly in the morning. Get the recipe here.

Add these to the postrace brunch menu: French toast made with bagels. The bread is dunked in a mixture of butter, honey, and brown sugar, then tossed with bourbon-spiked caramel apples. Get the recipe here.

After a long run, there’s nothing better than digging into warm, creamy soup. Sweet butternut squash and apples are a perfect match for aromatic rosemary in this bowlful. Get the recipe here.

When made correctly—meaning tossed generously with olive oil and seasonings and roasted until caramelized—Brussels sprouts can be as addicting as popcorn. Get the recipe here.

Baked apples aren’t just for dessert—try sautéing them up in a pan with smoky sausage for a unique, sweet-and-savory main dish. Get the recipe here.

Vitamin C-rich sweet potatoes are a great source of healthy fiber and carbs, while chicken provides lean protein in this hearty soup. Get the recipe here.

Since cold salads aren’t very appealing when the temps drop, transfer your veggie mix to the sauté pan instead. In this salad, butternut squash pairs deliciously with kale roasted in olive oil, and a sprinkling of cheese adds protein and calcium. Get the recipe here.

[Find more great green dishes for runners in the new Runner’s World Vegetarian Cookbook.]

Making ravioli from scratch is pretty labor-intensive, so you’ll want to plan this dish for a relaxed Sunday supper—but once you taste the fresh pumpkin, creamy ricotta, and sage, it’ll be worth the effort. Get the recipe here.

Apple pie is a classic for a reason, but we elevated our version with antioxidant-rich cranberries, heart-healthy oats, and a bit of cream cheese for a satisfying dessert. Get the recipe here.

Bring a batch of these to your running crew, and they’ll never settle for store-bought pastries again. Buttermilk tempers the sweetness of the apples, while a dusting of cinnamon and sugar seal the deal. Get the recipe here.