Roasted Pear Overnight Oats and a few seasonal variations
With just a few minutes of prep the night before, you'll wake up to a creamy, flavorful bowl of oats waiting for you in the morning.
Make a few at a time and store in the fridge for a quick grab-n-go breakfast or snack for the week. Oats are best eaten within 2-3 days of preparation.
Overnight Oats with Roasted Spiced Pear, Pepitas & Cranberries (Dairy Free)
serves 1-2
INGREDIENTS FOR THE OAT BASE:
1/2 cup organic old fashioned oats (I prefer these from Bob’s Red Mill)
1 tablespoon of chia seeds
pinch of celtic or Himalayan sea salt
pinch of cinnamon (optional)
3/4 cup a good quality, minimal ingredient almond milk like this one from Elmhurst, or plant milk of your choice
1 tablespoon of pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
toppings of your choice: nuts, seeds, fresh or dried fruits, etc. * see recipe below for the roasted spiced pears
DIRECTIONS: In a container, mix together the dry ingredients: oats, chia, sea salt, and cinnamon. Mix well. In a cup, mix together the wet ingredients: plant mix (almond or other), vanilla, and maple syrup. Mix well. Pour the plant milk mixture into the oat mixture and stir well.
Top with roasted pears (recipe below), cranberries, and toasted pepitas or experiment with other toppings of your choice.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
SERVING NOTE: If you prefer a warmer breakfast, you can also heat the oats on the stovetop for 1-2 minutes before adding toppings. If the oats are too thick for your textural preference, add a tablespoon or two of plant milk as needed to loosen.
FOR THE ROASTED SPICED PEARS:
2 pears of your choice (diced into small cubes)
1 tablespoon of coconut sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
pinch of celtic or Himalayan sea salt
juice of 1/2 lemon
DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix together the diced pears, sugar, spices, salt and lemon juice.
Transfer the pear mixture to a baking sheet and roast in the oven until tender and caramelized. About 15-20 minutes.
Let cool to room temperature and top the oats with the pears. Add dried cranberries and toasted pepitas if desired.
SEASONAL VARIATIONS:
Feel free to experiment with different flavors and add-ins to customize your oats to your liking.
Spring: Strawberry, Blueberry, Rhubarb, Honey, Lavender, Goji Berries, Rose, Slivered Almonds, Lemon, Lime, Kiwi, Greek Yogurt
Summer: Peaches, Plums, Nectarines, Apricots, Pineapple, Coconut, Cacao (Powder or Nibs), Matcha, Cherries, Mango, Raspberries
Fall: Apples, Pears, Pumpkin/Squash, Warming Spices, Maple, Walnuts, Pepitas, Pecans, Dates, Figs
Winter: Citrus, Gingerbread, Cranberry, Pomegranate
I hope you enjoy this recipe. Leave a comment below and let me know what flavor combination you are dreaming up: