Elevated Oatmeal with Fresh Pears

By Maggie Baird

When you have fresh ripe pears, this is an over-the-top breakfast treat. The tiny bit of miso really increases the flavor punch. You could also use canned or frozen pears, and if none are available, you can use apples (if using apples, cook them first in the microwave or in a small amount of water in a pan on the stove)

YIELDS: 1 large serving or 2 smaller servings


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INGREDIENTS

  • 2/3 cups high-protein oats (Bob’s Red Mill has a good one)
  • 1 cup water
  • Pinch (1/16 tsp) sea salt
  • 1 tsp white miso paste
  • 1/8 tsp pumpkin pie spice blend
  • Pinch of powdered ginger
  • Pinch of cinnamon
  • 4 prunes chopped
  • 1 fresh, ripe pear. Peeled, cored, and roughly chopped.
  • High protein yoghurt (Cocojune plain high protein is ideal)
  • 5 or 6 walnuts
  • 1 tbsp (or more) maple syrup

RECIPE

  1. Combine oats, water, and salt * in a bowl large enough to not spill over, and microwave until all the water is absorbed and oats are cooked (approximately 3 minutes). Alternatively, cook this in a small pot on the stove. Remove from the microwave and stir in the miso paste and spices. Stir to fully combine, then add the prunes (I like them with a little texture, but if you prefer them soft, add them with the oats before microwaving).
  2. Gently fold in the pears.
  3. Spoon into smaller bowls if you are generously sharing.
  4. Sprinkle the walnuts, then top with a large spoonful of plant-based, high-protein yoghurt and a small amount of maple syrup.