As much as we love fall, the season's colder temperatures and dark mornings make it a bit harder to start your day. Your bed is comfy, the weather is chilly, and the idea of a seasonal breakfast recipe sounds a bit like perfection. While you may not always be able to enjoy breakfast in bed, choosing a breakfast recipe that you look forward to will make starting your day a bit easier.Fragrant fruits like apple and pumpkin fill your kitchen and make for excellent breakfast ingredients during the fall. If you've stumbled upon this article, chances are you're in search of a breakfast dish that will leave you excited to start your day. Maybe you're on the hunt for a simple breakfast filled with seasonal ingredients, like a light fall-inspired coffee cake. Or, you could be looking for a more extravagant breakfast like homemade porridge with spice fall fruits. Whether you're searching for something easy or elegant, these fall breakfast recipes will surely begin your morning on a sweet note.
Cinnamon Roll Waffles
We've touched on many seasonal fruits, but let's not forget seasonal spices. Cinnamon is one of the most used spices during the fall season. It's delicious, warming, and boosts the flavor of anything you add it to. When discussing the best breakfast recipes fit for fall, there's one recipe that we couldn't leave out - cinnamon rolls! While cinnamon rolls can be enjoyed year-round, they are the perfect warm and flavorful comfort food to dive into this fall.These Cinnamon Roll Waffles are made with our Gluten Free Pancake Mix, which makes the batter easier to digest for those with gluten intolerance; it also makes for some pretty delicious waffles. While these waffles are a bit more delicate than traditional waffles, using our gluten free mix takes the guesswork out of gluten free baking altogether. Which means this recipe is extremely easy to whip up!Brown sugar and cinnamon make for a sweet and comforting waffle. However, feel free to get creative and add your favorite spices for an extra boost of flavor. These ooey-gooey Cinnamon Roll Waffles are the perfect dish to make when you're craving dessert for breakfast.
Gluten Free Apple Cider Maple Coffee Cake
If you're a fan of sipping on apple cider throughout the holidays and would love to turn this delicious treat into a flavorful breakfast, then we have just the recipe for you. Coffee cake is given a healthy makeover with our Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour and Maple Sea Salt Pan Baked Granola. This Gluten Free Apple Cider Maple Coffee Cake is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth the second you wake up. Full of wholesome ingredients, this coffee cake is incredibly customizable, making it easy to work around any dietary restrictions.The sweet flavors of this apple-filled coffee cake are enhanced with yeast and cider made from Pacific Northwest apples. Aside from being out-of-this-world delicious, this breakfast dish is also gluten, soy, and dairy-free. Enjoy on a chilly morning with a hot cup of coffee, or serve it up as weekend brunch and pair it with a cold hard cider!
Pumpkin Coffee Cake
Pumpkin is the king of the fall. There's pumpkin carving, pumpkin candles, and of course, pumpkin pie. Aside from being great for you, pumpkin is a fruit that holds a delicious and agreeable flavor. Because the pumpkin's flavor works well when combined with both sweet and savory foods, this seasonal fruit is used in countless recipes. Add an extra layer of flavor to your mornings and try this Pumpkin Coffee Cake with delicious brown sugar and pumpkin seed topping.Rich, tender and oh-so-tasty, it's one breakfast recipe that you don't want to miss out on. Plus, when made with earthy spices and pumpkin puree, it's the best (and most flavorful) way to celebrate fall. Pair your coffee cake with hot coffee, milk or a warm fruit-based tea.
Gluten Free Baked Apple Pancakes
Apple is the runner up when it comes to favorite fall fruits, only second to the pumpkin, of course. Because most apple varieties are harvested throughout the fall, your local grocery markets will likely be full of this sweet fruit. From savory dinner dishes to lovely breakfasts, apples can be used to create incredible seasonal recipes with minimal effort. Revamp your classic pancake recipes with these tasty Gluten Free Baked Apple Pancakes. Choose to drizzle on your favorite syrup, or stick to seasonal ingredients and top your pancakes with fig or cranberry jam.Delicious and entirely gluten free, these pancakes are made with our Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour and topped with freshly sliced apples. Not only will your family enjoy the taste of these pancakes, but they'll love the smell they fill the house with. Chances are you kids will arrive at the breakfast table ready to eat before you've even called for them. Serve these pancakes with butter and maple syrup, and enjoy!
Maple Sea Salt Granola Parfait
While the tapping of maple trees begins in the late winter, the process of making maple syrup and getting it on store shelves is a long one. Maple trees are a prominent part of the fall season, and baking with maple syrup accelerates in the autumn. Maple syrup is a great versatile syrup. It can be used in both sweet and savory dishes and works well when paired with several ingredients. Maple syrup is used on cheese boards, to create custom dressings, as a topping on pancakes, and as a natural sweetener in baked good recipes. Mixing maple syrup with spices like cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg works to enhance the syrup's flavor adding to the meal.This Maple Sea Salt Granola Parfait is the perfect on the go breakfast. Packaged into jars, the easy to make parfait can be enjoyed before heading out the door or taken with you to enjoy when you have time. Made with our pan-baked granolas and layered with yogurt to create a parfait, this breakfast recipe itself is incredibly simple. Though the ingredients blend well on their own, we urge you to get creative with your breakfast and add fresh fruits and nuts.
Coconut Amaranth Porridge with Spiced Apple and Date Compote
Are you eager to use all the fall produce you can get this season? Fall is one of the best seasons for food; there's so much of it! Fresh veggies and sweet fruits make this chilly weather produce something that can't be passed up. Dates, commonly harvested in early fall, can be found in abundance throughout the season. Their sweet nature makes for the perfect, natural way to sweeten up our favorite foods. Add dates to your salads, smoothies and even porridge for a boost of sweet flavor.Make breakfast the star meal of the day and impress your family and friends with this extravagant Coconut Amaranth Porridge with Spiced Apple and Date Compote. The smooth and creamy coconut porridge is taken to the next level when combined with this spicy apple and date compote. A breakfast that can double as dessert, it's the perfect way to celebrate all of the seasonal produce fall has to offer.
Cranberry Orange Oatmeal Bars
Start your day off on the right foot with these scrumptious Cranberry Orange Oatmeal Bars. The cranberries in these bars tie in all of the sweet and savory flavors of fall, creating a seasonal treat that will truly ignite your taste buds. The perfect alternative to breakfast cereal, these bars incorporate rolled oats, ensuring that they're both healthy and delicious. The oaty crust and crumbling cranberry filling come together when blended in a food processor, which makes clean up more effortless than ever. Plus, because they're packed with energy-boosting nutrients and fiber, these bars make for the perfect pre or post-workout snack. When wrapped in an airtight container, these vars are freezer-friendly and absolutely delicious. Plus, they can be frozen and stored in the freezer for up to a month!With the mornings getting colder, you're given the perfect excuse to bust out some of your favorite fall flavors and combine them to make a delicious breakfast. Ingredients like cinnamon, cranberries, maple and apple will Easily boost a meal's sweetness, without the need for artificial sugar and ingredients. Whether you're making a quick on-the-go breakfast or planning out a more formal gathering, these recipes are sure to leave you feeling festive and ready for fall!Have a favorite fall breakfast recipe that we didn't mention? We'd love to hear about it. Let us know how you celebrate fall mornings and share the seasonal dishes you love in the comments below. From everyone at Bob's Red Mill, happy baking!