Description
A warm, creamy breakfast made with rolled oats and tender pears, gently sweetened and spiced for a comforting, nourishing start to the day.
Ingredients
- Rolled oats: 1 cup
- Ripe pears, peeled and diced: 2 medium
- Milk: 2 cups
- Water: 1 cup
- Honey: 2 tablespoons
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1 small pinch
Instructions
- Combine the rolled oats, milk, water, and salt in a medium saucepan and stir gently.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add the diced pears and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pears soften.
- Continue cooking until the oats are creamy and the porridge thickens.
- Stir in the honey, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Remove from heat and let the porridge rest for one minute before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm pears so they soften without turning mushy.
- Add a splash of milk or water when reheating to restore creaminess.
- Adjust sweetness to taste depending on the natural sweetness of the pears.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: pear oat porridge, oatmeal with pears, healthy breakfast, creamy porridge, easy oatmeal recipe