Autumn is one of my favorite times of year to cook. Fall flavors tend to be sweet and savory with lots of warm spices. The smells and tastes that are so indicative of this season evoke feelings of comfort and nostalgia. As much as I enjoy the change from summer to a fall wardrobe, I especially love the shift in seasonal foods in flavors we experience this time of year. I specifically created these 3 simple fall breakfasts with very few ingredients, and to be flexible so they can be enjoyed by all, despite dietary restrictions or not having all of the ingredients.
Sautéed apples
This is a really quick and simple breakfast that makes your house smell like Yankee Candle. It’s one of my personal favorites on cold mornings, when I need something to warm me up. It also makes a great dessert because it tastes like apple pie!
Ingredients
- I apple
- cinnamon, nutmeg, or pumpkin pie spice
Directions
- Chop the apple into bite size pieces
- sauté in a pan on medium heat for about 5 minutes with some coconut oil and any combination of the above spices (no measuring necessary), occasionally stirring.
Pumpkin cinnamon oatmeal:
Oatmeal tends to get a reputation as boring and bland. Well I’m determined to change that! There are endless ways to spice up a traditional hot breakfast. The best thing is that you don’t need to measure anything! I purposely don’t put measurements on any of the ingredients here because you should decide how much of each ingredient you want.
Ingredients:
- Irish steel cut oats
- cinnamon
- maple syrup
- pumpkin spice
- walnuts
- slivered almonds
- almond milk
- pumpkin seeds
Directions:
- Cook steel cut Irish oats (or instant oats if you prefer).
- Add in cinnamon, maple syrup, pumpkin spice, walnuts, slivered almonds, pumpkin seeds, almond milk.
Orange spice Smoothie
This cooler breakfast is great for early autumn when the mornings are still mild. The flavors feel cozy and fallish, without it being too hot or heavy.
Ingredients
- Vanilla protein powder
- water or unsweetened almond milk,
- cinnamon and/or pumpkin pie spice.
- 1-2 drops orange essential oil and/or Thieves essential oil (optional but it makes it so good!)
- almond butter
- 1/2 banana
Directions
- Just put it all in a blender with some ice and you’re good to go!
Check out some more of my favorite fall breakfasts:
