Culinary Corner: Hot Oatmeal with Pears & Chocolate Chips

One of my favorite cozy Breakfasts of the season. This bowl combines pears, cinnamon & chocolate that melt from the warm oatmeal. It’s like starting your day with a warm hug!

Happy Cookin,

Raizy

HOT OATMEAL with PEARS & CHOCOLATE CHIPS

By: Raizy Fried @raizyscookin

Ingredients: 

3 cups water

1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats

Dash of salt (optional)

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For topping:

1 Pear, diced

Good Quality Semi-Sweet Mini Chocolate Chips (I like the Vegan chips from California Gourmet)

Slivered almonds

Directions:

In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the water to a boil. Add the oats and salt; Cook and stir for 5 minutes.

Remove from the heat; stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla. Cover the pot & let stand for 2 minutes. Divide into plates and top each serving with fresh pears, chocolate chips and slivered almonds, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Enjoy immediately.