UPFRONT/EAT
Cozy Fall Breakfast Ideas
Prep tonight, enjoy tomorrow
Harvest Bircher Muesli
BUSY MORNINGS don’t have to mean skipping a wholesome breakfast. Executive Sous Chef Brandon Griffin of Miraval Austin Resort & Spa shares four make-ahead recipes featuring comforting fall flavors and nourishing ingredients.
Night-before prep is easy. Per serving, combine all listed proteins, carbs (which include fiber), sweeteners and flavorings, and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, add toppings (including healthy fat sources such as nuts and seeds) and enjoy.
HARVEST BIRCHER MUESLI
Proteins: ½ cup Greek or nondairy yogurt, ¼ cup almond or oat milk
Carbs: ½ cup rolled oats, ¼ cup grated apple, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds
Sweetener: 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
Flavorings: ¼ teaspoon grated ginger, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ⅛ teaspoon cardamom, ½ teaspoon cinnamon
PUMPKIN OVERNIGHT OATS
Proteins: ¼ cup Greek or nondairy yogurt, ½ cup almond or oat milk
Carbs: ½ cup rolled oats, ⅓ cup pumpkin puree, ¼ cup cooked quinoa, 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Sweetener: 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
Flavorings: ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ginger, ⅛ teaspoon cardamom
APPLE-PEAR CHIA PUDDING
Protein: ¾ cup almond milk
Carbs: 3 tablespoons chia seeds, ¼ cup grated apple, ¼ cup diced pear
Sweetener: none
Flavorings: ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon grated ginger
GOLDEN TURMERIC QUINOA BOWL
Protein: ⅓ cup coconut milk
Carbs: ¾ cup cooked quinoa
Sweetener: 2 teaspoons maple syrup
Flavorings: ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon turmeric, ¼ teaspoon ginger, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Make-ahead tip: Keep crunchy toppings like granola, nuts, toasted seeds and coconut in airtight containers. Add juicy fruit toppings just before eating, or layer them on top of the grain or yogurt base, rather than mixing them in overnight, to preserve texture.
Toppings (choose what you like): apple slices, pear slices, roasted pears, toasted pecans, toasted walnuts, toasted almonds, pepitas (pumpkin seeds), hemp seeds, pomegranate seeds, dried tart cherries, dried blueberries, chopped dates, coconut flakes, fresh mint, orange zest —Lauren Dana Ellman