Description
Start your day with a warm and comforting bowl of Caramelized Pear Oatmeal. This delicious breakfast combines sweet caramelized pears with creamy oats for a satisfying and nutritious meal that will keep you full until lunch.
Ingredients
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Caramelized Pears:
- 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Oatmeal:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 4 cups milk or water (or a mix)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Extra cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Caramelize Pears: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sliced pears, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pears are tender and caramelized.
- Prepare Oatmeal: In a medium saucepan, bring the milk or water to a boil with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir in the oats, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes (for rolled oats) or until desired thickness. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Assemble: Divide the oatmeal into bowls and top each with caramelized pears. Sprinkle with nuts and a pinch of extra cinnamon before serving.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut oil instead of butter and plant-based milk for cooking the oats.
- You can also add a spoonful of yogurt or whipped cream on top for extra creaminess.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
