Chai-Spiced Oatmeal with Maple-Roasted Pears

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A warming breakfast bowl featuring creamy oats infused with cinnamon and cardamom, topped with caramelized pears and a drizzle of maple syrup. This american-inspired breakfast ready in about 35 minutes combines rolled oats, water, chicken broth into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 2, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• 2, halved and cored pitted pears
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 2 cups water, 1 cup chicken broth, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground cardamom. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, then reduce heat to low and cook for 15-18 minutes until thickened.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add 2 halved pears, cut-side down, and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and tender, flipping once.
3. Step 3: Stir 2 tbsp maple syrup into the simmering oats and cook for 2 more minutes until creamy and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
4. Step 4: Divide oats into bowls, top with roasted pear halves, and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped pecans. Serve immediately.