Description
A cozy, aromatic breakfast bowl featuring creamy oats infused with cardamom and topped with caramelized pears and crunchy pistachios.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup water
- 2 ripe pears, diced
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons crushed pistachios
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Warm a saucepan over medium heat and a skillet on another burner.
- In the saucepan, combine rolled oats, milk, water, cardamom, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla. Let it simmer gently.
- In the skillet, melt butter or coconut oil. Add diced pears and sauté for 5–7 minutes until golden. Drizzle in maple syrup and cook for 2 more minutes.
- When oats are thick and creamy, stir in half of the caramelized pears.
- Let it cook another 1–2 minutes to meld flavors together.
- Spoon oatmeal into bowls, top with remaining pears, a swirl of milk or cream, and crushed pistachios.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Toast oats before cooking for a deeper flavor.
- Use firm, ripe pears for the best caramelization.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat with a splash of milk.
- Swap dairy milk with plant-based milk for a vegan version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cardamom oatmeal, pear oatmeal, cozy breakfast, fall oatmeal, spiced oats