Chai Spiced Oatmeal and Cinnamon Pears
Creamy oats cooked with chai spices, topped with Saigon cinnamon pears and walnuts. Tips for swaps, storage, reheating, and perfect pears.
Complex Chai Spices and fiery, sweet Saigon Cinnamon make humble oats delightfully elevated.
Recipe courtesy of our friend @whatalexiscooked.
Yield: 2 servings
- Cook rolled oats in milk with 1 tsp chai spice for warm, spiced base; ratio here is 1 cup oats to 1 3/4 cups milk for a creamy texture.
- Sauté thin pear slices in butter, a pinch of sugar, and 1/4 tsp Saigon cinnamon until they release juices; serve immediately over oats with walnuts.
- Easy swaps and storage tips: use plant milk and vegan butter, toast or replace nuts for allergies, and store components separately for best texture.
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Preparation Instructions:
Cook oatmeal in milk as packaging directs, adding in the Chai Spice with the milk.
Meanwhile, in a small pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add sliced pear and sauté until the pear starts to release some of its juices. Add in the sugar and Saigon Cinnamon and cook for a few minutes more.
Divide the oatmeal between bowls. Top each both with half the pear slices and walnuts.
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More About This Recipe
You can substitute any milk you’d prefer for this recipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this recipe vegan or dairy free?
Yes. Swap any dairy milk for almond, oat, soy, or other plant milk. Replace butter with vegan butter, coconut oil, or a neutral oil. Use maple syrup or coconut sugar if you want a non-refined sweetener.
What is Saigon cinnamon and can I use regular cinnamon instead?
Saigon cinnamon is a stronger, sweeter Cassia cinnamon. Regular cinnamon will work, but flavor will be milder. Keep the same amount and taste as you go.
How do I adjust the oats if I only have quick oats or steel-cut oats?
For quick oats reduce liquid and cooking time; try about 1 1/2 cups liquid per cup oats and cook briefly. For steel-cut oats use more liquid and longer cooking, about 3 to 4 cups liquid per cup oats and simmer 20 to 30 minutes, then add chai spice early.
Can I prepare this ahead and reheat?
Yes. Store cooked oats and sautéed pears separately in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days. Reheat oats with a splash of milk on the stove or microwave. Warm pears briefly in a pan to refresh texture and juices.
How can I make this less sweet or sweeter?
To reduce sweetness omit or cut the added sugar. To increase sweetness add maple syrup, honey, brown sugar, or more pinches of sugar while cooking the pears. Adjust to taste.
What if someone has a nut allergy or I do not have walnuts?
Replace walnuts with toasted seeds like pumpkin or sunflower, or use chopped toasted oats, pecans, or almonds if nuts are allowed. You can also skip the crunch or use a sprinkle of granola.
How do I choose and prep the best pear for this dish?
Pick a firm ripe pear such as Anjou or Bosc. They hold shape when cooked. Slice thin and sauté until they begin to release juices but are not mushy. Adjust cook time to your preferred texture.
Can I scale the recipe to serve more people?
Yes. Keep the same proportions: 1 cup rolled oats to about 1 3/4 cups liquid and 1 tsp chai spice per cup of oats. Multiply ingredients by the number of servings and cook in a larger pot or in batches.
Can I make this recipe vegan or dairy free?
Yes. Swap any dairy milk for almond, oat, soy, or other plant milk. Replace butter with vegan butter, coconut oil, or a neutral oil. Use maple syrup or coconut sugar if you want a non-refined sweetener.
What is Saigon cinnamon and can I use regular cinnamon instead?
Saigon cinnamon is a stronger, sweeter Cassia cinnamon. Regular cinnamon will work, but flavor will be milder. Keep the same amount and taste as you go.
How do I adjust the oats if I only have quick oats or steel-cut oats?
For quick oats reduce liquid and cooking time; try about 1 1/2 cups liquid per cup oats and cook briefly. For steel-cut oats use more liquid and longer cooking, about 3 to 4 cups liquid per cup oats and simmer 20 to 30 minutes, then add chai spice early.
Can I prepare this ahead and reheat?
Yes. Store cooked oats and sautéed pears separately in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days. Reheat oats with a splash of milk on the stove or microwave. Warm pears briefly in a pan to refresh texture and juices.
How can I make this less sweet or sweeter?
To reduce sweetness omit or cut the added sugar. To increase sweetness add maple syrup, honey, brown sugar, or more pinches of sugar while cooking the pears. Adjust to taste.
What if someone has a nut allergy or I do not have walnuts?
Replace walnuts with toasted seeds like pumpkin or sunflower, or use chopped toasted oats, pecans, or almonds if nuts are allowed. You can also skip the crunch or use a sprinkle of granola.
How do I choose and prep the best pear for this dish?
Pick a firm ripe pear such as Anjou or Bosc. They hold shape when cooked. Slice thin and sauté until they begin to release juices but are not mushy. Adjust cook time to your preferred texture.
Can I scale the recipe to serve more people?
Yes. Keep the same proportions: 1 cup rolled oats to about 1 3/4 cups liquid and 1 tsp chai spice per cup of oats. Multiply ingredients by the number of servings and cook in a larger pot or in batches.
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