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two cream bowls of pear porridge on a striped beige cloth next to a spoon and pears.
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5 from 8 votes

Pear Porridge

With hints of spice and a dash of maple syrup, this vegan pear porridge is a flavourful breakfast and the perfect way to start the day!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, British
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 198kcal
Author: Claire

Equipment

Ingredients

For the pear porridge

  • ½ cup oats gf if required
  • 1 cup non-dairy milk
  • 1 pear cored, diced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated, or ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • pinch cardamom or cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • pinch salt

Pear topping (optional)

  • ½ pear cored, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
  • ¼ teaspoon ginger powder more to preference

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients for the porridge, with the exception of the maple syrup, to a pot and bring to a low simmer. Reduce the heat, and cook for 6-10 minutes until it is thick and creamy in consistency, stirring frequently.
  • If you are making the pear topping, melt the coconut oil in a pan, and add the sliced pears and ginger. Heat for 4-5 minutes, so they are softened each side. Use tongs to flip the pear slices.
  • Spoon the porridge into your serving bowl and top with the sliced pears, if using. Drizzle on the maple syrup and serve immediately.

Notes

  • I suggest using rolled oats for this recipe rather than the fine quick-cook oats, as they have more 'bite' to them.
  • Dice the pear into small pieces so it cooks through in the porridge.
  • Personally I don't peel my pears (just core them), but you can if you prefer.
  • Slice the pears for the topping just before you cook them as they will brown quickly.
  • Keep stirring the porridge for that delicious creamy texture!
  • Not a fan of non-dairy milk? You can just use water, or do half water and half milk.
  • Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate not a guarantee.
 
Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance (SIGHI) food compatibility list for histamine
All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
  • pears, which score 1.
  • ginger, which scores 1.
  • non-dairy milk has variable scores.

Nutrition

Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 378mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 497IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 1mg