Sauteed Pear Oatmeal

What you'll need:

For the Sauteed Pears
• 1 pear (I used Bartlett)
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• SMALL pinch of cloves
• pinch of nutmeg
• pinch of ginger
• coconut oil, butter, Earth Balance, or cooking spray
For the Oatmeal
• 1 cup milk of choice
• 1/2 cup rolled oats (I use Country Choice Organic)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• small pinch each of cloves, nutmeg, and ginger
• sauteed pears
• pinch of salt

How to make it:

To Sautee the Pears
1. Cut pear into chunks.
2. Heat skillet over medium heat. Add oil/butter/Earth Balance OR spray with cooking spray. (Honestly, I just used cooking spray. Sorry, Julia Child.)
3. Saute until sides/edges are gorgeously browned, about two minutes on each side.
4. Dump into a bowl and add spices on top. Stir until coated. Set aside.
For the Oatmeal
5. Bring milk (I use an equal mixture of almond milk and water) to a boil, add oats, and reduce heat to medium. (If you'd like to add flax or chia seeds, do so now.)
6. Once more of the liquid has absorbed, add vanilla extract, cinnamon, other spices, and salt. Stir.
7. Add half of the sauteed pears. If you'd like to add any extra ingredients (coconut oil, dried fruit, nuts, sunflower seeds), do so now.
8. When you're pleased with the consistency of the oatmeal, transfer to a bowl. Top with remaining sauteed pears and another splash of your milk of choice, as well as any other additional toppings (I used walnuts. Raisins would also be a nice touch!).