Cinnamon and Pear Porridge
| Prep time: | Cook time: | Total time: |
| 5 minutes | 10 minutes | 15 minutes |
Prepare a fantastic autumn/winter breakfast: pear and cinnamon porridge. Simple, easy, sweet, healthy… what more could you ask for? You can also make this recipe out of season if you feel like it or simply love it.
This pear and cinnamon porridge is 100% healthy: it contains no added sugar (if you don’t count honey as “sugar” per se) and is low in calories (especially if you use water). If you like pears, you will probably love it. It’s a fairly basic recipe, perfect for treating yourself without spending hours in the kitchen.
| Number of servings: | Total recipe cost (ingredients): |
| 1 small plate | 1,25 € (1,45$)-> 1,6 € (1,9$) (organic) |
Tools & equipment:
- A saucepan with a lid
- A kitchen scale
- A spatula
- A stovetop or cooking plate
- A bowl
- A teaspoon
- A tablespoon
- A placemat (optional)
- Some kitchen towels, to clean up any spills or stains
Ingredients (for 1 serving):
- 50 g of rolled oats / 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 200 ml of milk (cow, almond, oat, or water) / 3/4 cup milk
- 1 pear (ripe, preferably)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- A pinch of salt
This recipe makes 1 serving. If you want to make it for 2, simply double the ingredients — and so on.
Note for the fruit: Always taste a few pieces before adding them to the recipe, as some may be spoiled or have an unpleasant taste. It would be a shame to ruin the recipe because of that.
Optional ingredients:
- You can add dried fruits and seeds: chia, flax, hazelnuts, almonds, peanuts…
- Use plant-based milk: for extra flavor and no lactose. You can use coconut, rice, cashew, or almond milk…
- Add other fruits (preferably seasonal): apple, squash (autumn/winter…), or common fruits like banana, orange, kiwi… You will get a 100% healthy multi-fruit porridge.
How to make a Cinnamon and Pear Porridge ?
1) Preparing the pear:
Wash the pear, remove the stem, cut it into pieces, and remove the seeds, if any.
2) Cooking :
Add the rolled oats, liquid, honey, and salt to the saucepan. Heat the porridge over low heat for 8 minutes. It should still be slightly liquid (and cooked) before moving on to the next step.
3) Adding the pear and cinnamon into the porridge:
Add the pear pieces and cinnamon to the saucepan. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring regularly. Remove from heat and let it rest for at least 10 minutes.
4) Enjoying your porridge:
Place your porridge in a nice bowl and taste your new recipe. The pear flavor is very noticeable in every bite; cooking it with the rest of the porridge allows the aromas to infuse throughout. It’s a very good, nourishing porridge that can be enjoyed all year round, especially in autumn and winter!
Nutritional Information:
Below is an estimated breakdown of the macronutrients and calories in this recipe. These values are approximate and can vary depending on factors such as the brands you use, the nutritional content of the oats, pear, honey, liquid as well as the freshness and quality of the ingredients.
| Fat | Carbohydrates | (of which sugars) | Fiber | Protein | Calories |
| approximately 3,7g | approximately 45g | approximately 20g | approximately 6,5g | approximately 7,5g | approximately 275 |
Tips and Tricks for the Recipe:
- For a really creamy porridge, add an extra 20 ml of liquid (especially if you are using milk).
- If you want the pear pieces to be very soft, sauté them in a pan for 2–3 minutes beforehand.
- Honey is optional: if your pear is very ripe, there’s no need to add any.
- Watch the cooking: when you hear sizzling, either remove the saucepan from the heat or leave it and add 2 tablespoons of water to the pan.
- Overnight-porridge style (but cooked): You can prepare your porridge the day before and gently reheat it in the morning, adding a little liquid.
Recipe Variations:
Want to tweak the recipe by adding or removing ingredients? Here are some creative ideas:
- Pear, vanilla, and walnut porridge: add a little vanilla extract and some chopped walnuts.
- Pear and chocolate porridge: stir in a few dark chocolate chips at the end of cooking.
- Pear-almond tart-style porridge: add a spoonful of almond butter and some sliced almonds.
- High-protein porridge: add a spoonful of Greek yogurt or a bit of neutral or vanilla protein powder.
How to Store the Porridge:
Place it in an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 4–5 days. As mentioned above, add a little liquid before eating.
You can freeze it, but the texture may change — it’s up to you.
Pairings:
Here are some meal ideas to complement your Cinnamon and Pear Porridge, whether for breakfast, lunch, or a snack.
1) For Breakfast:
- Granola with almonds
- Avocado and salmon toast
- Lemon compote to spread on whole-grain bread
2) Meal Ideas:
- Leek and potato soup
- Teriyaki chicken
- Pork spring rolls
- Vegetarian spaghetti bolognese
3) For a Snack or Afternoon Treat:
- Small matcha cookies
- A small, ultra-light chocolate muffin
- Small pieces of nougat
4) Drink Ideas to Accompany the Porridge:
- Peppermint herbal tea
- Protein smoothie with red fruits and flax seeds
- Detox juice: raspberries / spinach
- A cappuccino