The Weight Watchers Chai Spiced Pear Oatmeal is a delectable and healthy breakfast recipe. Those who want a hearty and fulfilling meal that is also reasonably low in calories and points will love this recipe. The aroma of this chai-spiced version will fill your home with the mouthwatering scent of allspice, vanilla extract, cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, and sweet pears. The oats used to prepare Chai Spiced Pear Oatmeal are a great source of fiber, while the spices help digestion. You can add more items like nuts or seeds for texture and nutrition. We can even alter the quantity of spices and sweetness to taste.
Let’s start the recipe with the directions (listed below).
STATS
- Course: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Weight Watchers
- Total Time: Thirty minutes
- Preparation Time: Ten minutes
- Cook Time: Twenty minutes
- Method: Baking
EQUIPMENT
- Oven
- 12-measure regular muffin pan
- Two bowls
- One spoon
- Baking brush
- Serving tray
INGREDIENTS
- Uncooked old-fashioned oats 2 cups
- One-third cup of packed brown sugar
- One to a half tsp of baking powder
- Ground cinnamon 1 tsp
- Half a tsp of ground cardamom
- 1/2 tsp of minced garlic
- Half a tsp of ground allspice
- Salt 1/4 tsp, or taste
- Large egg white 1
- Whole egg one
- Vanilla extract 1 tsp
- Two-third cup of skim milk
- Unsweetened applesauce 1/2 cup
- Chopped pear 2/3 cup
- Cooking spray
INSTRUCTIONS
- First, set the oven temperature to 350 degrees.
- With the help of a baking brush, brush a 12-measure regular muffin pan with a cooking spray.
- Now, place the muffin pan aside.
- Next, add salt, allspice, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, baking powder, brown sugar, and old-fashioned oats to a bowl.
- Mix all spices with a spoon and put aside.
- After that, add the applesauce, skim milk, vanilla extract, whole egg, and egg white to a different bowl.
- Next, combine all items until mixed well.
- Then, add chopped pear to the skim milk mixture.
- Again stir all items.
- Next, evenly distribute the mixture among the muffin pan holes using a spoon.
- After that, shift the muffin pan inside the oven.
- Bake it for twenty to twenty-four minutes or until the oatmeal is lightly toasted.
- The crunchy and soft Weight Watchers Chai Spiced Pear Baked Oatmeal is ready.
- Shift the muffins to a serving tray.
- Serve and enjoy it with a cup of coffee.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Pair the baked oatmeal with lean turkey breast slices.
- Non-fat latte or green smoothie works well with these oatmeal muffins.
- Enjoy it with whole-wheat crackers or pear breakfast casserole.
TIPS
- Choose good-quality rolled oats for a hearty and filling breakfast.
- Utilize ripe, fresh but firm pears.
- Select good-quality spices such as allspice, cardamom, ginger, or cinnamon.
- Grated spices are recommended for a more intense aroma.
- Select unsweetened applesauce to bake these pear muffins.
STORAGE INFORMATION
Fridge:
- We can store the pear-baked oatmeal in an airtight jar and refrigerate it for three to four days.
Freezer:
- Pack the oatmeal muffins on a plastic sheet. After that, place the oatmeal muffins in a freezer-friendly bag and freeze them for three months.
Reheating:
- You can rewarm the chilled muffins in the microwave for twenty to forty seconds.
FAQs
Can I substitute another fruit for the pears?
- Yes, according to some recipes chopped apples can make a tasty pear alternative. Canned pears may also work.
What is a suitable sweetener for the pear-baked oatmeal?
- Brown sugar is widely used in the recipe. Alternatively, we can use maple syrup.
Is it essential to remove the outer layer of pears?
- No, it’s not important to remove the pear skin before baking. The pear skin offers minerals and fiber. You can peel them if you like.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING
Per Serving Size 1 oatmeal single
Total servings 12 oatmeal muffins
Total Calories 96 kcal
Carbohydrates 19 g
Protein 3 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Fat 1 g
Sugar 8 g
Sodium 80 mg
Each serving of the Pear Baked Oatmeal has two (2) Weight Watchers points.