Cold Busting Carrot Ginger Pear Oats

"For adventurous breakfast eaters, fresh ginger adds some kick, while the pear adds some sweetness. I feed this to my 8 month old and 3 year old on a regular basis, they both love it served with berries. Granted, they are used to eating vegetables for breakfast!"
 
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Ready In:
42mins
Ingredients:
9
Serves:
3
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ingredients

  • 1 inch ginger, grated fine (optional)
  • 1 pear, diced
  • 1 apple, diced (optional)
  • 1 medium carrots (about 1 cup) or 1 .small sweet potato, grated fine (about 1 cup)
  • 1 cup steel cut oats (or rolled oats, if preferred)
  • 14 cup chia seeds
  • 3 cups water (assuming your oats require a 3 to 1 ratio, follow the package directions)
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • fresh grated nutmeg, to taste
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directions

  • Saute the ginger for 15 seconds.
  • Add pears, apple, carrot and/or sweet potato and saute until they are a bit soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir the oats for a few seconds, then add the chia seed and water.
  • Bring this to a quick boil, and simmer for 22-25 minutes, partially covered. If required, adjust the consistency by adding more water.

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