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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.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
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.