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Apple & Cranberry Granola

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It is finally fall, and finally October and everyone is going crazy about pumpkins. For a good reason. They are insanely delicious and can be eaten basically with anything. But because of this hype so many people are forgetting about apples. The super delicious, sweet or sour apples that are in season right not, that are available in so many different colors, shapes, and flavors. They are seasonal at the moment and grow local here in Austria. I feel apples are underrated and we should actually keep the quote „an apple a day keeps the doctor away“ in mind every day.

Apples actually are pretty healthy. They are really rich in fiber, antioxidants, reasonable amounts of Vitamin C and K. That being said we should consider eating one a day. But the famous little sentence we tell all the kids does not mention the form we should eat them in. So why not eating them in a different way than usually?! Why not eating them in form of Granola. In form of Fall Apple Granola. To be honest, it doesn’t still contain a lot of vitamins in that form, but it gives us an excuse to eat apples. 

This granola tastes like fall in a bowl. It instantly gives you the feeling of hiking through the vineyards and grabbing fresh apples from the tree while all the leaves are turning red and yellow. It gives you the feeling of collecting chestnuts and smelling that good fall flavor. I love eating this on top of a cozy oatmeal or in a yoghurt bowl for breakfast. The crunch makes it a perfect topping for any creamy base or also with milk when enjoyed as cereal. 

I decided to make this granola with popcorn to lighten it up a little, and give it more volume. The popcorn also soaks up the liquid ingredients really well and just soaks up all of the flavor. The oats, pumpkin seeds and nuts add some texture, fall feeling, as well as good carbs and healthy fats. The flax seeds, some fiber, and the hemp seeds some protein. The dried apples and cranberries add some sweetness and chewiness which makes it really addicting. A necessary ingredient which definitely can’t be left out is the cinnamon. It adds sweetness, is super healthy, and makes it all cozy and comforting. Last but not least I added some sea salt to bring out the flavor and maca powder (which is optional) because it has a lot of health benefits.

The liquid ingredients are pretty clean and simple too. I am using Apple sauce (of course) as a base to get that Apple flavor and sweetness without any refined sugars. The coconut oil adds some fats and helps to crisp up the granola when in the oven. The maple adds sweetness and color as it will caramelize in the oven while baking and turn everything delicious golden-brown. When mixing together it already combines the different flavors and  smells. 

You will be able to smell it in the entire house once you take it out of the oven and you won’t have to wait until everything is gone. Won’t take long, I promise. It last up to one month when stored in an air tight container but mine was gone way quicker. I hope that you will enjoy this recipe and if you decide to recreate it be sure to tag me in your post with @uneptcuisiniere or #unepetitecuisiniere

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Apple Granola (V,SF)

A delicious fall twist on your regular Granola perfect for October!

Course Breakfast, Snack
Prep Time 10 Minuten
Cook Time 25 Minuten
Total Time 35 Minuten
Servings 12 servings
Calories 93 kcal

What you will need

  • 50 G Popcorn
  • 30 G Almonds Chopped
  • 30 G Oats
  • 30 G Pumpkin seeds
  • 1 Tbsp Hemp Seeds
  • 1 Tbsp Chia Seeds
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon
  • 2 Tsp Maca Powder
  • 20 g Cranberries
  • 20 g Dried Apples

Wet ingredients:

  • 100 G Apple Sauce or Apple Butter
  • 1 tbsp coconut Oil
  • 1-2 Tbsp maple syrup

How to

That’s how it works:

  1. Preheat the oven to 180C.

  2. Chop the Almonds. Add them into a big bowl along with all the other dry ingredients except for the dried Apple. Mix them well until all combined.

  3. In a smaller bowl mix together the Apple sauce, molten coconut oil an maple until it has a smooth consistency.

  4. Pour the liquid mixture over the dry one and gently stir through until all of it is covered. Then spread it on a baking tray covered with parchment paper and bake it in the oven for about 20-25 minutes.

  5. When done take it out of the oven and let cool completely. Meanwhile chop up the dried apples. Mix the through the granola. Now you can also add cranberries or any other add ins that you would like.

  6. Store it in an air tight container for up to one month. It is best enjoyed over Jogurt, Porridge, or simply with milk.

French Toast with Whipped Ricotta and Figs

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When it comes to breakfast I am usually the savory, and quick kind of person. I´ll mostly go for some avo toast with scrambled eggs or if I want something sweet for a yoghurt-chia pudding bowl with fresh fruit. Both of these come together in like 3 minutes and are really good. But on the weekends when I am not in a hurry I like to make something a little more time consuming. Sometimes I´ll go for something like eggs benedict or a beautiful fruit platter and eggs, pancaked or whatever I feel like. 

Last week though, we had this really nice, fluffy bread that was so good!! But I simply didn´t feel like having something savory so I decided to try making a french toast. I hadn´t made French toast often before that and I have actually never eaten until a little over a year when I visited the US for the first time. We used to get it in the cafeteria a few times a week and it was soo good! I remembered this French toast instantly when I saw this bread so I immediately decided to make it. 

The secret to making the best French Toast is thick bread slices, like 3cm, and a good amount of butter or coconut oil for frying. This makes it really crispy on the outside but really delicious and gooey on the inside, which equals the perfect French toast. The perfect bread to use is Brioche bread, but latterly ever bread works fine. If you are using a rather sweet bread like brioche, you do not have to make the dipping as sweet, but if you go for a dark on, you should make it a little sweeter. I have made both, with a brioche one and with one that actually was a potato-sourdough one, and they both turned out insanely delicious and addicting!

It actually is super simple to make and only asks for ingredients most people have on hand, which makes it a perfect Sunday morning breakfast when all the stores are closed anyway. For the dipping I used whole eggs because I think that they simply taste better than just the egg whites, almond milk, but you can use any dairy or dairy-free milk you like, some honey and a ton of cinnamon – because you can never have too much cinnamon. 

The toppings are the best part of every meal I think – also here. The whipped honey Ricotta is so insanely tasty and has such an addiction effect, it is soooo good! It has the perfect sweetness, the sweetness that already is in the rich Ricotta, and then that super good honey flavor. Mixed together and whipped fluffy, just good. Let me tell you, you won´t ever eat French toast without that again. It is not as fatty as butter or cream but it definitely beats it in flavor. Such a great variation to the good old piece of butter on top. 

The fresh figs perfectly round up the entire dish. They add a freshness and a bite, while not giving a contrast that is too harsh. I like using figs as they are seasonal and grown local at this time of the year but if you prefer berries, bananas or any other fruit that would work perfectly fine too. If you feel like getting extra fancy, you can even caramelize your fruits a little if you heat up some coconut oil or butter in a pan, add some sugar and then the fruit. This gives it an extra dish but I do not like it to be too sweet, so I leave out this step. The toast still tastes amazing. The crispy on the outside soggy on the inside toast, the creamy, tangy whipped Ricotta, the fresh fruits, and then that drizzle of honey on top. What do you want more?

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French Toast with Whipped Ricotta and Figs

Perfect Sunday Brunch Meal for a sweet tooth.

Course Breakfast, brunch, Dessert
Prep Time 10 Minuten
Cook Time 10 Minuten
Total Time 20 Minuten
Servings 2 People
Calories 661 kcal

What you will need

For the toast:

  • 160 G Brioche Bread or any other bread you like
  • 200 ml Almond Milk
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 2 tsp Honey can substitute for Maple if you prefer
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tbsp Coconut Oil maybe more depending on your pan

For the Whipped Ricotta:

  • 160 g Ricotta
  • 1 tbsp Honey

For the toppings:

  • 3-4 figs
  • some honey

How to

  1. Thats how it works:

  2. Add the milk, the eggs, the cinnamon, honey, and salt in a big bowl and mix until all combined. Meanwhile heat up the coocnut oil in a pan. Once hot, dip the bread slices into the milk mixture so that both sides are covered with it.

    Place the dipped bread into the pan and fry on each side for about 3-4 minutes, until golden brown. If you feel like they are sticking to the pan simply add more oil.

  3. While the toast are frying add the Ricotta and the honey into a bowl. EIther with a hand mixer or simply with an egg whisk, whip it up until its all creamy and fluffy.

  4. Cut the figs in half or quaters.

  5. Take the bread out of the pan once it is finished. Top it with the Ricotta, the figs ad an extra drizzle of Honey.

  6. Enjoy!

Triple Berry Breakfast Jars

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Summer in a jar

I loooooove breakfast. For me breakfast is my favourite meal of the entire day. If it was for me, I´d eat breakfast food all day long. Chia puddings, oatmeals, pancakes, eggs, avocado toasts, .. I mean – what do you need more?

breakfast the first thing in the morning we give our body after a long rest, it is something we re-fuel our energy cells, and the way we start the day. With breakfast we set the attitude for the rest of our day. If we start our day with a healthy and balanced meal, we tend to be healthier throughout the day and make smarter decisions.

Skipping breakfast is not an option for me as I then get hungry an hour after I got up latest, and I get super tired. I just need something in the morning to give me energy and fill me up. I used to eat something in the morning, like a simple bread with butter and jam, which was good in that moment and gave me energy. After an hour though, I tended to get tired and hungry again, as such a breakfast was really high in sugar and very low in fibres.

These Triple Berry Chia Pudding Breakfast Jars (what a long name!) are the complete opposite. Chia seeds are a real superfood and packed with tons of vitamins, as well as fiber, actually more than most fruits and vegetables. It has 10 grams of fiber per 25 grams serving! The little seeds also contain a good amount of protein and healthy omega 3 fats (more than salmon), which makes us feel full for longer. The small seeds may lower your risk in heart diseases, and lower your blood pressure, as well as they are going to boost your digestion due to the fiber.

Not only the chia seeds provide great nutritional value but also the fresh fruits, which contain a ton of vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber. They are consumed raw in this recipe, which keeps all of their vitamins. The greek yoghurt is also a great source of protein and healthy fats, and the sugar-free granola add some carbs and crunch without any added sugar.

What I really like about this breakfast is that it is super simple and easy to prepare. The chia pudding has to be prepared the night before, and in the morning it is all just thrown together into a jar or bowl and ready in 5 minutes. Just add the fresh fruits, yoghurt, and granola and assemble.

This also is a great recipe for meal prep. If it is packed into mason jars or a bento box it is easily potable and can be prepared the night before or a few days before. I would not prepare it more than 2 days ahead as the berries will get mushy and will rotten faster. Also the granola should be kept separately as it won’t be crispy if added to the yoghurt and pudding ahead of time.

All in all, this is such a nutrient – dense breakfast, which will keep you full for several hours and satisfy your tummy for a great start into your day.

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Tripple Berry Breakfast Jars

A delicious and nutrient-dense breakfast for a great start into your day! Gluten- and refined sugar free, seasonal, and as a vegan option available.

Course Breakfast
Prep Time 10 Minuten
Resting time 4 Stunden 10 Minuten
Total Time 4 Stunden 20 Minuten
Servings 2 people
Calories 246 kcal

What you will need

Chia Pudding

  • 50 grams chia seeds (1/4 cup)
  • 250 ml almond milk (1 cup)

For the jars

  • 100 grams yogurt can substitute for plant based yogurt for a vegan option
  • 1 handful blueberries can be frozen
  • 1 handful raspberries can be frozen
  • 2 tbsp granola sugar-free preferably
  • 4 strawberries
  • edible flowers for decoration (optional)

How to

For the Chia Pudding:

  1. Combine the chia seeds and the almond milk in a rather flat container. Stir to combine and place in the fridge. Take out after 10 minutes. You will see that it has thickened slightly. Stir through again to make sure that the chia seeds wont stay at the bottom. Then return to the fridge and keep in there for at least 4 hours but best overnight to let it thicken.

For the Jars:

  1. The next morning take the chia pudding out of the fridge. Place he blueberries at the bottom of the jars. Top them with a layer of the chia pudding. In a small bowl mash the rasberries with a fork and add them on top of the pudding. Sprinkle one tablespoon of ganola into each jar, and pour the yogurt on top of it. Cut the strawberries into small pieces and place them at the top, along with some blueberries and edible flowers.

    Enjoy!