Autumn breakfasts: easy recipes to start the day right
As mornings turn chilly, we crave a breakfast that warms and energizes. Forget industrial cereals — a few easy homemade recipes can fill you up while cutting sugar and packaging waste. These ideas take less than fifteen minutes and fit every taste.
The autumn comeback of porridge
European oats are healthy, inexpensive, and endlessly adaptable. For creamy porridge: simmer 250 ml of milk (or plant milk) with 40 g of rolled oats, a pinch of salt, and a drizzle of honey for five minutes. Add chopped apple, a spoon of hazelnut butter, and a touch of cinnamon. For a faster version, soak the oats overnight in cold milk for an easy grab-and-go breakfast.
Homemade bread and autumn toasts
Baking bread over the weekend quickly becomes a ritual. Mix 500 g of flour, 300 ml of warm water, one packet of yeast, and a pinch of salt. Let rise for two hours, then bake at 220°C for 30 minutes. It keeps for three days and freezes well. In the morning, toast a slice and top it with almond butter and pear slices, or homemade fig jam — a seasonal treat that's naturally sweet.
Comforting warm drinks
For a change from coffee, try a ginger infusion: grate one centimeter of fresh ginger, pour 250 ml of boiling water, and steep for ten minutes. Add a squeeze of lemon and a spoon of honey. For cocoa lovers, heat 200 ml of milk with a spoon of pure cocoa powder and a pinch of cinnamon — no added sugar needed. These drinks support immunity and cut packaging waste when carried in a reusable thermos.
Conclusion: A perfect autumn breakfast blends warmth, simplicity, and seasonality. These comforting recipes nourish body and mind while reducing waste and hidden sugars found in packaged foods.
About the author:
Alexandre Dubois is a European sustainability enthusiast sharing tested tips to cut waste, save energy, and live well without excess. Contact: info@greendailyfix.com
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