Now that the Fall equinox has officially passed, it’s time to head to the store for some cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to make sure your kitchen smells better than a pumpkin-spiced latte. 

For those who need a dose of sugar to start the day off right: Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies

As I returned to Montreal for the new school year, I wanted to change up my regular diet, which was made of the same ingredients used over and over again. Since breakfast is the most important meal of the day, I decided that my transformative journey would start there. The fact that fall is about to enter the scene got my cinnamon addiction running again. Here are some ideas The Tribune recommends trying.

As a snack, dessert, or for breakfast, cookies can never go wrong. Chocolate chip cookies are basic, but what if you were to add oats to change the texture? Here is a quick and easy way to rediscover chocolate chip cookies.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cup of flour
• 2 cups of oats
• 1 tsp of cinnamon
• ½ tsp of baking powder
• ½ tsp of salt
• 1 cup of sugar 
• 6 tbsp of melted butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup of milk 
• 1 tsp of vanilla extract
• 2 cups of chocolate chips

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Mix the flour, oats, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
3. In a second bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter and pour the mixture into the first bowl with the dry ingredients. 
4. Mix and add a bit of milk if necessary.
5. Separate the mixture in tablespoon scoops and shape it into balls. Place 4 cm apart on a sheet of parchment paper.
6. Bake in the oven for around 15 minutes.

For those who cannot wait for the season to kick in: Apple Cake

Nothing screams fall more than an apple-based recipe. Whether you’re hosting a gathering with friends and family or simply trying to enjoy a delicious dessert, an easy and quick cake recipe is the perfect way to embrace the new season. The Tribune presents a homemade apple cake recipe that truly captures the essence of fall. 

Ingredients:

• 2 large apples or 3 small apples (the number of apples depends on your personal preference, however, The Tribune recommends adding a maximum of three large apples for the best flavor)
• 1 tsp of lemon juice
• ½ cup of unsalted butter
• ½ cup of granulated sugar 
• 2 eggs
• 1 ¾ cup of all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking soda or powder 
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp of maple syrup
• ¼ tsp of salt
• 2 tsp of ground cinnamon
  

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). 
2. Peel your apples and cut them into small cubes. 
3. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar together.
4. Add in the eggs, one at a time. Then, add your all-purpose flour, baking soda, honey, salt, ground cinnamon, and diced apples.
5. Spray an eight-inch rectangular cake pan with baking spray and transfer your mixture to the pan.
6. Bake for 40 minutes or until well-cooked (insert a toothpick into the center of the cake; if it comes out clean, your cake is ready).
7. Let the cake cool for 15 minutes and taste it! The Tribune recommends eating the cake hot. You may also remove the cake from the pan after 15 minutes and place it on a serving plate.
   

Note: You may also add pecans to the recipe and/or substitute the granulated sugar with brown sugar for a different flavor.