Healthy Breakfast Ideas, Light Lunches, and Homemade Drinks for Summer and Autumn

26. 8. 2026

Are you looking for tips for healthy breakfasts, light lunches or homemade drinks that you can enjoy in summer and during cooler autumn days? All you need are a few versatile ingredients that you can use once in a fresh cold version and then again in a warm meal or drink.

You can turn chia seeds into pudding or porridge, quickly prepare a smoothie from fruit and plant-based protein, and use quality oils for salads, spreads and warm bowls. Get inspired by simple recipes and combinations for breakfasts, lunches, snacks and homemade drinks and discover how to use nut creams, seeds, plant-based proteins, fruit and vegetable powders, quality oils or cocoa in the kitchen, regardless of the weather and season.

Breakfasts you'll look forward to the night before

One day you might fancy a light, chilled breakfast straight from the fridge, the next a warm porridge that's pleasantly warming. You don't have to look for a new recipe every time. Just keep a few basic ingredients on hand and vary them according to the season, weather and your taste. You can use fruit, seeds, nut creams or plant-based protein in porridge, chia pudding and smoothies.

Warm porridge with nut cream and fruit

Breakfast porridge is one of those simple breakfasts that you can prepare a little differently every time. In summer, you can prepare it as overnight oats and top it with fresh fruit; on colder days, you can try a warm version with freeze-dried fruit and nuts and seeds.

BEWITELLA adds a creamy consistency and richer flavour. BEWITELLA Cashew Classic Organic combines cashew nuts, RAW cocoa and date powder. If you prefer hazelnuts, try BEWITELLA Hazelnut Classic Organic.

With the arrival of cooler mornings, spicier flavours also go well with porridge. BEWITELLA Sweet Magic Organic combines cashews and cocoa with red orange, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom.

If you don't want to prepare porridge from scratch in the morning, opt for Breakfast Porridge Carob and Cocoa Organic or Breakfast Porridge Cocoa and Mulberry Organic. Just pour water or milk over them, stir and let them stand briefly.

TIP: Do you want your breakfast porridge to be a little different every time? Bewitella Tasting Set contains several BEWITELLA varieties in smaller packs. You can alternate them according to your taste and use them not only for porridge, but also for pancakes, bread or just with fruit.

Chia pudding as a healthy classic

If you fancy something refreshing on warmer days, try overnight chia pudding. It only takes a few minutes to prepare, and in the morning, a delicious and hearty breakfast will be waiting for you in the fridge.

For one larger serving, mix approximately 40g of Organic chia seeds with 200ml of plant-based drink. Mix well, let stand for a few minutes, mix again and refrigerate overnight.

In the morning, add fresh or freeze-dried fruit, nuts, seeds, or a spoonful of nut butter. For a sweeter taste, you can use organic date powder, which is made from dried dates and contains naturally occurring sugars.

However, chia seeds don't just have to be for cold breakfasts. When it gets colder, you can gently heat them with a plant-based drink, stirring constantly until thickened, and prepare warm chia porridge from them.

Smoothie as a quick breakfast or snack

When you're in a hurry in the morning, a smoothie can be a simple breakfast or snack prepared in minutes. The base is fruit, which you can supplement with seeds, nut butter or plant-based protein and pour over water or your favourite milk.

Try, for example, a smoothie with beetroot and hemp protein. Put one banana, a handful of forest fruits, approximately 200 ml of regular or plant-based milk and a spoonful of organic hemp protein into a blender. Add organic RAW beetroot juice powder in an amount corresponding to the recommended dosage and blend everything until smooth.

Hemp protein contains 55% protein and has a characteristic earthy taste with a subtle nutty tone. In addition to smoothies, you can also add it to porridges and other sweet recipes.

You can easily vary the taste and colour of the smoothie depending on which juice powder you choose. Instead of beetroot, you can try, for example, carrot or orange.

For a smooth smoothie consistency, the BEWIT Blender Pulse is suitable, which you can also use for preparing plant-based drinks, creamy soups or sauces.

Light lunches: salads, bowls and homemade spreads

A light lunch doesn't have to mean the same vegetable salad every day. Just change the base, add different vegetables, legumes, sprouts or dressing, and from a few ingredients, you will create a slightly different meal every time.

On warm days, let fresh seasonal vegetables shine. When it gets colder, add rice or potatoes, roasted vegetables and legumes, and in a moment you will transform a summer salad into a heartier autumn lunch.

Colourful vegetable salad with lentil sprouts

In a large bowl, put leafy greens, tomatoes, cucumber and other seasonal vegetables you have at home. Add lentil sprouts, which you can easily grow from organic green lentil sprouting seeds, and a handful of your favourite seeds.

Lentils sprout in approximately 4 to 6 days. The sprouts have a delicate, slightly sweet taste and a pleasantly crunchy texture. You can use them not only in salads, but also in wraps, on bread with spread or as a nutritious topping for your meal.

For a more substantial lunch, you can also add tofu, your favourite cheese, or legumes. Finally, season the salad with a quality vegetable oil. A Mediterranean character will be added by organic extra virgin olive oil, while a milder flavour will come from safflower oil or grape seed oil.

TIP: You can prepare a simple homemade dressing from olive oil, lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and herbs. If you prefer a creamier dressing, add a little mustard or yoghurt.

Vegetable bowl as a more substantial lunch

When you fancy something more substantial, prepare a vegetable bowl. Place cooked quinoa, rice, buckwheat, or another favourite grain at the bottom of the bowl and top it with vegetables, legumes, sprouts, and seeds.

In summer, you can leave most vegetables fresh. As colder days approach, replace some with roasted pumpkin, sweet potato, carrots, or courgettes and serve the bowl warm.

For seasoning, for example, sesame oil is suitable, which has a delicate taste and aroma of sesame seeds and fits well into dishes inspired by Asian cuisine.

TIP: Oils intended primarily for cold dishes should be added to the finished or slightly cooled dish, and always follow the recommended use of the specific product.

Homemade spreads and dips

Hummus, bean spread, or roasted vegetable dip are practical bases that you can prepare in advance and use in a slightly different way each time over several days.

One time, spread the paste on sourdough bread and top with sprouts, another time serve it as a dip with fresh vegetables, and a third time you can add a spoonful to a vegetable bowl.

You can also change the taste of the spreads by choosing a different vegetable oil. Sesame oil will add a delicate nutty tone, while black cumin oil will bring a more distinct spicy character.

When seasoning, you can also use essential oils intended for flavouring food. However, only choose oils for which this method of use is explicitly stated, and always adhere to the recommended amount. Essential oils are very concentrated, so only a small amount is needed for seasoning.

Homemade drinks for summer and colder days

Iced coffee on the terrace, a fruit drink after a trip, or a cup of warm cocoa when it gets cold outside. Homemade drinks can be easily adapted to the weather and your current mood, without needing different ingredients for each variation. Many of them can also be used in smoothies, porridges, or other recipes.

Fruit drinks without a juicer

Do you fancy a fruit drink but don't want to pull out the juicer every time? A practical alternative is juice powders, which simply need to be mixed with water according to the recommended dosage.

Organic RAW Lemon Juice Powder has a distinctly sour citrus taste and one 180g pack is enough for approximately 14 litres of drink. You can also try orange, grapefruit or sour cherry.

On hot days, serve them well chilled, or with ice. As the weather gets cooler, simply omit the ice and prepare the drink with room temperature water.

Green Superfood Smoothie

Prepare a green superfood smoothie with Five Greens Organic. The blend contains powders from alfalfa, young barley, Kamut wheat, young oat, and young wheat juices. The recommended portion can be easily mixed in cold water. If you find the taste too strong on its own, add Five Greens to juice or a smoothie.

You can also try single-ingredient options, such as young barley, young wheat or young alfalfa. This way, you can easily find out which taste suits you best.

Iced Coffee and Warm Classic

Freeze-dried Decaffeinated Instant Coffee can be enjoyed all year round. In summer, mix it in cold water, add ice, and complement with a plant-based drink to taste. When it gets colder, simply prepare it with hot water as a classic warm coffee. If you prefer a creamier taste, also try Coconut Latte with Maca.

Ceremonial Cacao for Colder Days

When temperatures drop, a cup of warm ceremonial cacao comes in handy. Ceremonial Cacao Pure Organic RAW is made from finely ground Organic RAW cacao beans from Peru. If you prefer a sweeter and distinctly spiced drink, prepare Ceremonial Cacao Spirit Organic RAW. The cacao mass is complemented by dried cane juice, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, red orange, and a pinch of Himalayan salt.

Fancy a cold cacao?

On warm days, opt for Sweet Cocoa Kiss Organic instead of ceremonial cacao. This blend of non-alkalised cacao, date powder, and coconut milk has a delicate cacao-coconut flavour. Prepare it according to the instructions, let it cool, and serve with ice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What to have for breakfast when I don't have much time in the morning?

A quick option could be pre-prepared chia pudding, a smoothie, or breakfast porridge that just needs hot water or a plant-based drink. You can also make preparation easier by having several ingredients at home for flavouring, such as nut butter, seeds, or freeze-dried fruit.

How to prepare chia pudding?

Mix approximately 40g of chia seeds with 200ml of a plant-based drink. Stir the mixture thoroughly and leave it in the fridge overnight. In the morning, you can add fruit, nuts, seeds, date powder, or nut butter.

What to add to a smoothie to make it higher in protein?

One option is plant-based protein. Organic hemp protein contains 55% protein and, thanks to its earthy taste with nutty undertones, it's suitable for fruit and green smoothies, porridges, or homemade protein snacks.

How to make a salad a more satisfying lunch?

Add a source of protein to the vegetables, such as legumes, and supplement it with seeds, sprouts, and a grain or pseudo-grain, such as quinoa, rice, or buckwheat. In colder weather, you can replace some of the fresh vegetables with roasted pumpkin, sweet potato, or other seasonal vegetables.

Which oil to use in a salad?

It mainly depends on the taste of the resulting dish. Extra virgin olive oil is suitable for Mediterranean-inspired salads, sesame oil for dishes inspired by Asian cuisine, and thistle oil or grapeseed oil have a milder taste. Linseed oil is used exclusively in cold dishes. Always follow the recommended use for the specific oil.

Which fruits and vegetables can be used in a smoothie?

In addition to fresh and frozen fruit, you can also use freeze-dried fruit or juice powders. Beetroot will give the smoothie a distinctive colour and earthier taste, carrots a naturally sweeter tone, and lemon, orange, or grapefruit a citrusy freshness.