Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies taste even better than they look (Bridget Edwards/Bake at 350).

Whether you want to eat healthy, can’t stop snacking or have a crazy sweet tooth, celebrate the month of October with some of these fall-inspired recipes! 

For the sweets connoisseur

These pumpkin cheesecake brownies are not for those with little self-control. One bite of these and you will fall in love … and possibly eat half the pan. The recipe is complicated and the brownies take a really long time to make, but they are SO worth it. Your taste buds (and local gym looking for new members) will thank you later.

For the snacker 

This butternut-squash hummus is a perfect snack, not to mention very festive for fall! Butternut squash is low in calories, a great source of fiber and beneficial to your cardiovascular health. Grab some pita chips (Fresh and Easy’s Olive Oil and Sea Salt pita chips are excellent) and snack on!

For the health nut

The perfect vegetable for fall, the sweet potato is a great source of Vitamin A, not to mention it tastes like candy! Also, the protein powder in this smoothie will keep you feeling full and satisfied (it’s a win-win).

Two savory breakfast items packed into one ... pumpkin cinnamon roll pancakes are bound to be a hit (Lori Lange/Recipe Girl).

Combine fall flavors and breakfast favorites with pumpkin cinnamon roll pancakes. If you’re short on time, use this recipe as a base to doctor up your favorite pancake mix! (Trader Joe’s buttermilk pancake mix makes fluffy, delicious pancakes).

For the back-to-basics chef 

Although you can buy apples all year long, they’re truly in season during the fall. This four-ingredient recipe includes apples, and is super simple to make. Impress friends and family with this gourmet twist on the classic grilled cheese.

For the one who’s always cold

Nothing screams "fall" more than a hearty meal. This turkey chili is bound to keep you warm all season long, and it’s not too difficult to make. Chili usually takes more than three hours to cook, but you can enjoy your meal after just 45 minutes with this time-saving recipe.

For the nature lover

On your next outdoor adventure, take this hearty olive oil and maple granola as an alternative to trail mix. Maple syrup has a bad rap due to its sugar contents, but the zinc and manganese in it will help your immune system, which needs all the help it can get at the start of the flu season. Savor the granola all month long by using an airtight container for extras.

Reach staff reporter Margaret Lenker here.