Many themes are synonymous with the fall season. Changing leaves and cooling temperatures. Football games and harvest festivals.

And of course, enjoying the tastes and traditions of the season with all kinds of fun, fall-themed flavors available to explore. In terms of fall-cuisine inspiration, the culinary experts at Hormel Foods ave the tips and creative approaches needed for those looking to add fall-themed flavors to their snacks and meals. Chef Barry Greenberg, culinary team lead for the Fortune 500 global-branded food company, has identified a host of intriguing fall-themed flavors ?

a mix of both classic and emerging flavor profiles ? all of which can be easily incorporated into any recipe with the help of Hormel Foods and its family of brands. Greenberg is encouraging consumers to get creative with their cooking this fall.

To help, he developed the following recipes around trending fall-themed flavors, all of which are sure to take any seasonal eating experience to new heights: PUMPKIN SPICE: Consider a poppable pumpkin snack this fall with Skippy® peanut butter and pumpkin spice protein balls. Ready in just 15 minutes, these bites are a great on-the-go snack to accompany all of customer fall activities. APPLE CIDER: Another fan favorite, this flavor is here to stay.

"Fall is definitely cider season," Greenberg said. And the makers of the Planters® snack-nuts brand know it. The brand's newest flavor innovation ?

Planters® apple cider donut cashews, now available for a limited time at retailers nationwide ? is the perfect centerpiece for this irresistible snack mix, which puts the taste of fall right in the palm of customer hand. SPICY MAPLE SYRUP: Transform the classic sweetness of maple syrup by adding some spice to the mix, a concept that blends perfectly with the savory taste of SPAM® Classic in this delicious musubi recipe.

Topped with a spicy maple syrup and set on a waffle, the dish presents a perfect blend of savory, sweet and heatIt goes great with pancakes, of course, but the versatility of maple syrup in the kitchen stretches far beyond pancakes." UBE: Ube is a beautiful, deep-purple yam that has some nutty flavor undertones. "It's going to continue gaining popularity," Greenberg said. "It's a beautiful color, and it can be implemented in a variety of creative ways." Like this: The sweet, mild flavor of ube is the perfect complement to cinnamon, and with crispy Hormel® Black Label® bacon also in the fold, this skillet cinnamon roll is the perfect fall treat.

SAVORY GRAINS: Granola in particular is an ingredient to watch, particularly for non-sweet applications. Savory granola ? like this delectable mix featuring Planters® rosemary and sea salt cashews ?

can be used to contrast a sweet dish, or add a crunchy element to a side dish, pilaf or entrée. Oatmeal is another grain gathering popularity in the savory ranks. For now, set aside the fruit and cinnamon and try this hearty oatmeal recipe, featuring Hormel® Black Label® bacon, Wholly® avocado and Chi-Chi's® salsa.