Spiced Pear Cardamom Oat Bowl (Printable Version)
Creamy oatmeal with spiced caramelized pears and aromatic cardamom
# What You'll Need:
→ Oats Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - Pinch of salt
06 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
→ Spiced Pear Topping
07 - 2 ripe pears, cored and diced
08 - 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil
09 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar or maple syrup
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
→ Garnishes
14 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
15 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt (optional)
# How To Make:
01 - Combine the oats, milk, ground cardamom, cinnamon, salt, and maple syrup in a medium saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook for 7-10 minutes until the oats are creamy and have absorbed most of the liquid.
02 - While the oats are cooking, heat the butter or coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced pears, brown sugar, cardamom, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the pears are tender and caramelized. Stir in the nuts, if using, and cook for 1 more minute.
03 - Divide the cooked oats between two bowls. Top each with half of the spiced pears.
04 - Garnish with chia seeds and a dollop of yogurt, if desired. Serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The cardamom creates this incredible floral warmth that you have never experienced in oatmeal before
- Caramelized pears turn ordinary porridge into something that feels like dessert for breakfast
02 -
- Cardamom loses its potency quickly, so check the expiration date on your spice jar before starting
- Overripe pears will fall apart during cooking while underripe ones stay too firm, aim for that perfect in-between stage
03 -
- Grind your cardamom pods fresh if possible, the difference is like night and day compared to pre-ground
- Let the pears caramelize undisturbed for the first 2 minutes to develop those gorgeous browned edges