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healthy oatmeal recipe
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This healthy, warm, high-fiber oatmeal recipe features a flavorful spiced pear and ginger swirl, offering a comforting breakfast that keeps you full for hours without relying on added sugar. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for fall mornings, making it a great family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (100 g) rolled oats
- 2 cups (480 ml) water or unsweetened plant-based milk
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) alcohol-free vanilla extract
- Pinch sea salt
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) maple syrup (for oatmeal base)
- 2 medium ripe pears, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) freshly grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) maple syrup (for pear swirl)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) water (for pear swirl)
- 2 tablespoons (15 g) toasted walnuts, roughly chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Pear Swirl: Combine diced pears, grated ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, maple syrup, and water in a small saucepan. Simmer over low heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pears are tender and the liquid thickens into a jam-like consistency. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Cook the Oatmeal: In a medium saucepan, bring oats, liquid, and salt to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat immediately and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring until the oats have absorbed most liquid and reached desired thickness. Add a splash of extra liquid if the oatmeal looks too dry.
- Finish and Serve: Stir the vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup into the cooked oatmeal. Ladle into a bowl, then add several dollops of the warm pear swirl. Gently swirl the pear mixture through the oatmeal. Garnish with chopped toasted walnuts and an additional pinch of cinnamon before serving.
Notes
To make this recipe ahead, prepare a double batch of the pear swirl and store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For the best texture in the swirl, use Bosc or Anjou pears, which hold their shape well during cooking. Avoid using instant or steel-cut oats, as they require different cooking times than rolled oats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 415 kcal
- Sugar: 37 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 79 g
- Fiber: 11 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg