Warm Nutmeg-Spiced Grain Bowl with Roasted Pears & Toasted Nuts
Creamy warm grains, kissed with nutmeg and cinnamon, swirled with a touch of maple or date syrup, and topped with roasted pears, toasted nuts, and a splash of almond milk or butter. A gently sweet, grounding dish for cozy mornings or as a holiday brunch centerpiece.
Servings 4
Calories 280kcal
Ingredients
- Warm Grain Base
- ¾ cup whole grain of choice:
- Buckwheat groats quinoa, millet, or farro (not GF)
- 1½ cups water
- ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- 2 tsp butter or coconut oil
- 1½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch salt
- Optional: 1 tbsp date syrup maple syrup, or Swerve Brown
- Roasted Pears
- 2 ripe but firm pears sliced
- 1 tbsp butter or coconut oil
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp maple-flavored allulose or drizzle of date syrup
- Pinch of salt
- Toppings
- ¼ cup toasted walnuts pecans, or pistachios
- Optional: splash of almond milk dollop of yogurt, or drizzle of cream
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook the Grains
- Rinse grains well (especially quinoa or buckwheat).
- Combine with water, almond milk, salt, butter, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 20–25 minutes, until grains are soft and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in date syrup or sweetener, if using. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.
- Step 2: Roast the Pears
- Preheat oven to 375°F (convection).
- Toss sliced pears with butter/oil, nutmeg, sweetener, and a pinch of salt.
- Spread on a parchment-lined sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping once, until golden and tender.
- Step 3: Assemble
- Spoon warm grains into bowls.
- Top with roasted pears and toasted nuts.
- Drizzle with almond milk, cream, or a bit more date syrup if desired.
Notes
Nutrition (per bowl with pears and nuts)
- Calories: ~280
- Fat: 14 g
- Protein: 6 g
-
Carbs: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Net Carbs: ~25 g
To lower carbs: use half grains and fold in grated cauliflower, or sub in hemp hearts + chia pudding base for a similar texture.
✨ Variations
- Swap pears for apples, figs, or roasted persimmons
- Stir in a spoon of mascarpone or cream cheese for richness
- Add a few chopped dates, dried mulberries, or cocoa nibs
🛡️ Consumer Safety Note
⚠️ Clearly label if this contains nuts, dairy, or gluten (depending on grain used). Refrigerate leftovers and reheat gently with extra milk or butter.
