As summer transitions to fall, it’s time to start thinking about all the ways you can use autumn’s bountiful fresh produce. From sweet breakfast treats and satisfying yet simple lunches, to hearty dinners that are sure to please your entire family, California walnuts are the perfect complement to help you do more with your fall veggies.
Fall-Inspired Breakfast Treats
As the weather gets cooler and the days get shorter, these breakfast delights will help you and your family feel all the excitement for the fall season.
Walnut Carrot Cake Smoothie
Cake for breakfast? This guilt-free Walnut Carrot Cake Smoothie makes it easy to have your cake and drink it too by blending together hearty carrots with milk (or a dairy-free substitute), yogurt and walnuts. With a touch of sweet banana, a dash of cinnamon and oats, this breakfast treat will keep you full all morning.
Pumpkin Walnut Bread
It’s possible to find a delicious breakfast that is quick and easy too! This Pumpkin Walnut Bread is a classic fall recipe you’ll return to every autumn. It’s made with pumpkin puree, the sweet and spicy combination of cinnamon and nutmeg, and sprinkled with chewy baked walnuts. Topped off with a light dusting of sugar, this recipe will leave your family feeling like they scored dessert for breakfast. You can make it ahead of time and store it in an airtight container for everyone to enjoy.
A Simple Lunch
Keep it light this season with a hearty salad featuring fresh fruit and your favorite cheese. It’s a lunch you can throw together in a few minutes that will power you through the afternoon.
Walnut Balsamic Spinach Salad
Elevate your average spinach salad with candied walnuts on top of this Walnut Balsamic Spinach Salad. Fresh fall produce like spinach, pomegranates and pears are paired with glazed walnuts for a burst of sweetness. With red onion and Dijon mustard, you’ll have a tangy vinaigrette to drizzle atop your leafy greens, making this a flavor-packed meal.
Hearty Autumn Dinners
Looking for fall walnut recipes to bring the whole family to the dinner table? Here are a few tasty options that incorporate your favorite produce from the garden, grocery store or your local farmers market.
Kale, Butternut Squash and Walnut Galette
These French-inspired Kale, Butternut Squash and Walnut Galettes are impressive but surprisingly simple to make. This rustic, savory galette features a buttery walnut-flecked crust and a filling of fall vegetables, Gruyère and more walnuts! Kale, butternut squash and shallots are the star of this fall-inspired dish that lets your taste buds enjoy the season too.
Ravioli with Butternut Squash, Walnuts and Chard
Looking for a satisfying plant-forward, one-pan dinner? Try this recipe for Ravioli with Butternut Squash, Walnuts and Chard. Your favorite seasonal veggies like butternut squash and chard with a sage brown butter sauce for this mouthwatering weeknight dinner. Walnuts give it a nice earthy flavor and the unparalleled texture.
Get Creative with Fall Walnut Recipes
As the crisp air of autumn marks the end of summer, keep your family in high spirits with these and other delectable fall recipes, all made with hearty California walnuts.
