Would you like to meet up with friends and family on the weekend or simply enjoy a late breakfast at home? Then the autumn brunch is a delicious and entertaining way to spend your free morning. Although brunch is great year-round, the flavors of fall make it even more special. An atmospheric decoration in bright colors in combination withdelicious autumn recipestransform the gray mornings into a real pleasure. In this article we have collected the best brunch ideas for autumn. Get inspired!
The basics for a successful fall brunch
In recent years, brunch has become a popular opportunity to invite family and friends over and spend weekend days off together. Brunch is served late in the morning and can be described as a combination of breakfast and lunch. The table is filled with plenty of sweets and...savory specialtiescovered and in addition to coffee and tea you can also enjoy light cocktails.
Depending on whether you are organizing an informal brunch with a close family or planning a large party, there are a few things you should consider. If several guests are invited, it is worth preparing some of the dishes the day before. This means they'll be ready quicker on brunch day and you won't have to spend so much time in the kitchen. Possible brunch recipes to prepare include soups, some salads, spreads and cakes. You can also ask your guests to bring their own dishes. This increases the variety and saves you some work.
One of the most important points on the to-do list is choosing the location. An autumn brunch can be organized both indoors and outdoors. Although a successful brunch can also take place at home, there's nothing better on a beautiful fall day than being outside. Breathing in the fresh air and enjoying the beautiful colors of autumn accompanied by delicious food is a feast for the senses. But you always have to keep an eye on the weather forecast.
If you're inviting your friends or family members over for brunch, you'll also need to specify a start time. As a rule, brunch should not start before 10 a.m. and no later than 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. It would also be advisable to set a precise time frame so that the brunch does not extend into the evening.
Since brunch is a buffet, you need a large table and enough crockery and cutlery. If your own range of plates is not enough, paper plates and other disposable tableware (preferably sustainable) offer a good alternative. These can have a matching pattern to match the fall theme.
Decoration ideas for the autumn brunch
At an autumn brunch with guests, appropriate decoration should of course not be missing. You don't need much - even a few decorative elements here and there are enough to create a cozy autumnal atmosphere.
In autumn, nature provides a wide variety of natural materials that have a particularly decorative effect. From the orange and white pumpkins, to the colorful leaves, to thebeautiful autumn flowersEverything is wonderfully suitable as an elegant decoration for the table.
To ensure that there is enough space on the buffet table for the food and drinks, the decoration should not be too opulent. A garland of leaves around the plates and a few decorative pumpkins add beautiful accents without being intrusive. A small flower arrangement in the middle of the table combined with tea lights is also a great idea. The beautifully arranged plates serve as a beautiful decoration for the table. Because the food should not only taste good, but also look good.
If the fall brunch is taking place in your apartment, you can make a beautiful door wreath to warmly welcome your guests. Suitable materials for this include colorful autumn leaves, artificial or real berries, apples, cones, chestnuts and also autumn flowers such as asters and gerberas. The wreath has an atmospheric effect and can of course decorate your door after brunch until winter.
Brunch recipes suitable for autumn
Autumn has a lot to offer in terms of cuisine. From juicy apples to delicious pumpkin, the fruits of fall are perfect for brunch. The brunch ideas for the fall menu are almost endless. Any breakfast porridge, for example, can be prepared in an autumnal way if you add the fruits and spices of autumn. A few delicious recipes to try at your next fall brunch follow.
Brunch ideas for fall – sweet potato pancakes
Ingredients:
200 g sweet potato puree
2 eggs, size L
1 Tbsp Coconut milk
180 ml almond milk
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp baking powder
200 g Hafermehl
1 tbsp cinnamon
Mix sweet potato puree, eggs, coconut oil, almond milk and apple cider vinegar. In a separate bowl, combine the baking powder, oat flour and cinnamon and combine with the wet ingredients. Then place a spoonful of the batter into an oiled skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each pancake for about 2-3 minutes, then turn over and cook the other side. Serve with honey, Greek yogurt, fresh fruit or nuts.
Sweet pumpkin butter recipe
This brunch recipe is for all pumpkin fans. Perfect for a fall brunch, pumpkin butter is a great addition to bread, waffles, pancakes, and basically any snack on the table.
Ingredients:
800 g pumpkin puree
250 ml apple juice or apple cider
100g sugar
85 g Honig
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp ginger, ground
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to the boil, stirring constantly. Turn heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. For a smoother consistency, add 50 grams of butter.
Apple carrot muffins
Ingredients:
200g wholemeal flour
50 g wheat flour, type 405
150g brown sugar, packed
1 THE Backpulver
2 TL Natron
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger powder
1/2 tsp salt
200 g unsweetened applesauce
100 ml coconut oil, melted
1 apple, grated
1 tbsp Vanilla extract
3 medium carrots, grated
50g raisins
50 g grated coconut
50 g walnuts, chopped
Line a muffin tin with paper liners and set aside. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Place flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt in a large bowl and stir well. Add applesauce, coconut oil, apple and vanilla and whisk until well combined. Fold in the carrots, raisins, coconut flakes and walnuts and mix everything well. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups.
Bake at 200 degrees for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 180 degrees and bake for another 10 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the muffins cool and serve warm or chilled.
Autumnal salad with butternut squash and chicken
Ingredients:
1 kg butternut squash, chopped
500 g skinless and boneless chicken thighs
2 EL Kill
Salt and pepper
150 g green leafy vegetables
3 tbsp lemon juice
100g goat cheese, crumbled
On 2 large baking sheets, toss butternut squash and chicken thighs with oil, salt and pepper. Bake at 220 degrees for about 40 minutes or until the pumpkin is tender. Shred chicken and mix with pumpkin, leafy greens, lemon juice and goat cheese. Season the finished salad with salt and pepper.
Hearty breakfast casserole with eggs and seasonal vegetables
Ingredients:
8 eggs, at room temperature
2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
2 cups butternut squash, chopped
kosher salt to taste
pepper to taste
Place eggs in a bowl. Whisk in 1/2 teaspoon salt and set aside. In a large bowl, season the vegetables with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and a little pepper and distribute them into suitable baking dish(es). Bake at 190 degrees for 10-12 minutes until the vegetables are tender and slightly brown. Then set the oven to 175 degrees and distribute the eggs over the vegetables, sprinkle with diced bacon if desired and cover the baking dish loosely with foil. Bake for another 8-10 minutes.
Refine the finished egg casserole with grated Parmesan, fresh basil and a splash of balsamic vinegar if desired.
Pumpkin hummus
Ingredients:
120 g pumpkin puree
425 g canned chickpeas
1/2 lemon, juiced (approx. 2 tsp)
2 cloves of garlic
2 EL Sesam Tahini
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp water
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
Smoked paprika and pumpkin seeds (optional to sprinkle before serving)
Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Place all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Set aside 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Process until blended until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Before serving, drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the hummus and sprinkle with paprika powder and pumpkin seeds if desired.
Brunch ideas and drink recipes
The drinks are also an important part of the fall brunch. In addition to coffee and tea, various juices, smoothies, syrups and cocktails can also be served. You can find some great brunch ideas for drinks suitable for autumn below.
Kürbis Smoothies
Ingredients:
800 g pumpkin puree
2 bananas
250g Greek yogurt
500 ml frozen almond milk
2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
2 TL for Van
Put all ingredients in a blender and puree until fine. Pour into small glasses and decorate with pumpkin seeds, granola, hemp seeds or cinnamon.
Infused water with an autumnal taste
AWater with taste(also known as infused water) offers a great addition to fall brunch. Spices such as cinnamon, anise and ginger are typical at this time of year and can be combined wonderfully with fruits such as apples and pears. Water like this is really easy to prepare and at the same time makes a big impression. Try it!
Ingredients:
2 liters of filtered water
2 apples, sliced
4 cinnamon sticks
5-6 Sternanise
Place all ingredients in a large jug and let steep for a few hours or overnight.
Light cocktail with pomegranate
Simple cocktails are among the most popular brunch ideas for anyone who likes to drink something slightly alcoholic with their meal. Cocktails also look very elegant and will take your fall brunch to the next level. Because who doesn't need some relaxation after a long work week? We offer you a recipe for a light cocktail with sparkling wine and pomegranate.
Ingredients for a cocktail:
30 ml pomegranate juice, chilled
15 ml Cointreau liqueur
120 ml sparkling wine
Pomegranate seeds and orange peel (for decoration)
Pour the juice and liqueur into a champagne glass and fill the glass with champagne. Decorate with pomegranate seeds and orange peel. If you want to make the cocktail non-alcoholic, simply replace the sparkling wine with sparkling water.
