How to Make the Perfect Spiced Pear Oatmeal
American · Easy · 7 min · 1 servings
This spiced pear oatmeal is a fragrant and cozy microwave breakfast that combines warm autumn spices with sweet ripe pear. It takes less than ten minutes from start to finish making it perfect for chilly weekday mornings.
Why this recipe works
This Spiced Pear Oatmeal recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 7 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 245 calories with 6g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 5 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 0.5 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup water or milk
- 1 medium ripe pear diced small
- 0.5 tsp pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
- 1 tsp brown sugar
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Combine Ingredients
Add rolled oats, liquid, half the diced pear, and pumpkin pie spice to a large microwave-safe bowl and stir to combine.
Step 2: Microwave
Microwave on high for 3 minutes, pausing at 1 minute 30 seconds to stir and keep the oats from boiling over.
Step 3: Sweeten and Stir
Remove from microwave, stir in brown sugar and let sit for 1 minute to allow oats to thicken and absorb liquid.
Step 4: Top and Serve
Scatter remaining fresh diced pear over the top for texture contrast and serve immediately while warm.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- pear → diced apple for a classic cinnamon apple oatmeal
- brown sugar → maple syrup or honey for a different sweetener
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Adding all the pear into the oats which makes the fresh topping warm and mushy
- Not using a large enough bowl which results in the oatmeal boiling over in the microwave
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 245 calories, 6g protein, 48g carbs, 3g fat, 6g fiber.
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