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Gingerbread Overnight Oats with Caramelized Pears

Servings 5 people

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 Tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 1 Tbsp hemp hearts
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 2 tsp blackstrap molasses
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 Tbsp maple syrup divided
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond or unsweetened oat milk plus extra to serve
  • 2 pears thickly sliced lengthwise
  • 1 cup yogurt of choice
  • 1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts chopped

Instructions

  • In medium bowl, with wooden spoon, stir together rolled oats, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, hemp hearts, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and allspice.
  • In medium bowl, whisk together molasses, vanilla extract, 1 Tbsp maple syrup, and milk. Pour over oat mixture and stir until well combined. Transfer to airtight container and refrigerate for at least 6 hours to overnight. Overnight oats may be made up to 2 days ahead.
  • When ready to serve, make caramelized pears. In large frying pan, add pear slices and remaining 2 Tbsp maple syrup and bring to a hard simmer over medium-high heat. Let pears cook and caramelize while flipping pears occasionally, about 4 minutes total. Remove frying pan from heat and set aside.
  • If desired, thin out overnight oats with additional milk to desired consistency. Divide among serving bowls and top with yogurt, caramelized pear slices, and a sprinkle of toasted hazelnuts.

Notes

Per serving: 313 calories; 10 g protein; 9 g total fat (1 g sat. fat); 51 g total carbohydrates (26 g sugars, 8 g fiber); 94 mg sodium