Cinnamon Pear Oatmeal

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This delicious and healthy recipe features sweet and juicy pears, warm cinnamon, and heart-healthy oats. Pears are a great source of dietary fiber and antioxidants, while cinnamon has been shown to lower cholesterol levels.

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Ingredients

Makes 3 portions. Takes 15 minutes to make.

• 1 1/2 Pear (sliced)

• 1/3 tsp Cinnamon 1 1/2 cups Oats (rolled)

• 3 cups Water

• 1/3 cup Pecans (roughly chopped, optional)

• 3 tbsps Almond Butter (optional)

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Directions

1. Heat a small non-stick pan over medium heat. Once warm, add the pear and cinnamon.

2. Cook, stirring often until softened and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the pears and set aside. Meanwhile, add the oats and water to a small saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring often until gently boiling.

3. Reduce the heat and simmer until cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.

4. Add the oats to a bowl and top with pears. Add the pecans and almond butter, if using.

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Notes

Leftovers?

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days. Reheat with a splash of water or oat milk or eat cold.

Nut-free?

Use pumpkin seeds instead of pecans. Omit the almond butter or use tahini instead.

Need More Flavor?

Add a splash of oat milk and/or vanilla. Cook the pear in coconut oil. Sweeten with a drizzle of maple syrup.

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