Description
Chai-Spiced Pear Oatmeal with Toasted Almonds is a cozy, nutritious breakfast that combines warm chai flavors with sweet pears and crunchy almonds, perfect for starting your day on a delightful note.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk or milk alternative
- 1 ripe pear, chopped
- 2 tsp chai spice blend (cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves)
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Instructions
- Chop the pear into bite-sized pieces and set aside. Measure out rolled oats and milk.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine rolled oats and milk. Stir occasionally for about 5 minutes until it thickens but remains creamy.
- Stir in the chai spice blend along with the chopped pears. Cook for another 2 minutes until the pears soften slightly but maintain their shape.
- While cooking the oatmeal, toast slivered almonds in a dry skillet over low heat until golden brown (about 3-5 minutes). Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Serve the oatmeal hot in bowls. Top generously with toasted almonds and an extra sprinkle of chai spice if desired.
- Dig into your Chai-Spiced Pear Oatmeal! Pair it with your favorite tea or coffee as you relish each warm bite.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 335g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For creamier oatmeal, soak oats overnight. Swap almonds for walnuts or pecans if desired. Add maple syrup or honey for extra sweetness, or incorporate dried cranberries for added texture.