baked pear, walnut and tahini oats

Sweet, nutty, warming & delicious. The combination of the sweet baked pears, crunchy walnuts, creamy tahini and the cooling yoghurt with the baked oatmeal is a must try!

I am not sure why it has taken me up until today to post this recipe! This is a lovely alternative to an overnight oats or cooked oats.

This is perfect for colder weekends, Sunday brunches or on morning when you have a bit more time.

It is just as easy to make as an overnight oats, it's just the cooking time that increases the waiting time and a bit more attention.

Don't you find it amazing how the same ingredients as an overnight oats can create a completely different breakfast?

TO MAKE THIS YOU WILL NEED

• soft pears

• rolled oats

• a ripe bananas or maple syrup, for sweetness

• almond milk

• vanilla extract

• a good tahini

• baking powder

• chopped walnuts

• ground cinnamon

• ground flaxseed

• a pinch of sea salt

MAKE IT YOUR OWN

• If you don't have pears, why not try this with banana or apple slices.

• If you don't have tahini, use a seed butter or nut-butter instead.

• For a nut-free version, omit the walnuts or replace them with seeds (such as sunflower seeds) and replace the almond milk with rice/ soy/ pea milk.

• For gluten-free options, make sure the oats is gluten-free specified on the packaging.

PEARS

You can use any type of fresh pear. Softer ones will cook a lot quicker. You can cut the skin off the pear or leave it on. I personally prefer them skin on.

Grate half the pear and the other half cut into smaller pieces.

OAT

For a more cake-like texture swap the rolled oats for oat flour.

As mentioned above, for a gluten-free version make sure to use a gluten-free certified oats.

TAHINI

Tahini adds a delicious creamy and nuttiness to the dish. Make sure to use a good quality tahini, as ones of a poorer quality can taste bitter.

BEST WAY TO ENJOY THIS...

Wrap yourself in a cosy blanket, with your favourite music on in the background and with a hot cup of chai or an oat milk latte!

OTHER BAKED OAT RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE

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chocolate & tahini baked oats

blended chocolate & orange baked oats

blueberry baked oats

BAKED PEAR, WALNUT & TAHINI OATS

A great alternative to overnight or cooked coats, especially for the colder mornings.

Serves: 2

Prep time: 10 min

Cooking time: 25 - 35 min (depending on the size of the pan)

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE OATS

• 1 ripe banana, mashed

• 180ml almond milk

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 - 2 tbsp tahini

• 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)

• 1/2 pear finely grated

• 1/2 pear finely chopped

• 80g old-fashioned rolled oats

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1 tbsp ground flaxseed (optional)

• pinch of salt

TO FINISH

• oat or soy yoghurt or yoghurt of choice

• tahini

• maple syrup (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.

2. In a bowl, mash the banana and add the rest of ingredients and mix well.

3. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.

4. Bake in the oven for 25 - 35 min (this will depend on the size of your dish)

5. Once cooked, remove from the oven and let it sit for 3 -5 min.

6. Best served hot with a dollop of yoghurt, a drizzle of tahini and maple syrup and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

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