Spiced Pear Breakfast Porridge

This recipe was inspired by Carla Oat’s The Beauty Chef Guide Recipe Book. I modified the recipe to include Ayurvedic variations per Dosha. Enjoy this warming breakfast on a chilly morning or when nesting in colder climates. This recipe is particularly good for balancing excess Vata and Pitta - symptoms that include constipation, systemic dryness, fiery digestion, excess heat in the body, acid reflux and more.

A few of the magic benefits of pears

• They are a great source of fiber. A medium pear boasts about 6 grams of fiber a day. Fiber helps the digestive tract run smoothly and can remove toxins and bad cholesterol from the body.

• Source of antioxidants like Vitamin C

• Contains potassium which helps flush the body of excess sodium

• Oh and a ton more good stuff like electrolytes, magnesium and copper which improves immune functioning and supports brain health

These statistics are from: Well+Good

Just a few of the nutritious goods in this breakfast. Let me know what you think!

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Serves: 2

Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 medium pear - half cored and chopped, the other half sliced into slivers

• 1/2 cup water

• 2 cups of milk: coconut, almond or macadamia

• 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed

• 1 tablespoon of chia seeds

• 2 teaspoons of fresh grated ginger

• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon of natural vanilla extract

• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• Pinch of ground clove

• Sweetener to taste (honey or maple syrup)

• Dollop of ghee

Optional - Choose your topping(s):

• Thin pear slices

• Chopped dates

• Chopped walnuts

• Splash of extra milk - coconut, macadamia or almond

• Dollop of melted ghee

Directions

1. In a medium pot, combine 1/2 cup water and half of the milk choice - 1 cup. Bring to a boil.

2. Add quinoa, and 1/2 pear cored and chopped. Reduce to low-medium heat. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes until most of the liquid is absorbed.

3. Add the remainder of the milk and mix in chia seeds, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and cloves. Stir.

4. Remove from heat, let sit for 5 minutes until the chia seeds have rehydrated.

5. Top with your sweetener, nuts or other delights to enjoy!

Modify for your Dosha

Vata: The sweet taste is grounding for Vata. The best milk choices for Vata include coconut, oat and hemp. Coconut milk is a hydrating substance for systemically dry Vata Dosha. Vata may experiment with soaking 10 almonds in water the night before, and topping the spiced pear porridge with almonds. Another grounding option is to add a chopped date and a add a dollop of melted ghee to the top.

Pitta: The sweet taste is grounding for Pitta’s fiery digestion. Coconut is hydrating and cooling. Best milk choices for Pitta include coconut, hemp, oat or macadamia.

Kapha: It’s best to consume milk in moderation. For Kapha you can do 1.5 cups of water and 1 cup of milk. Rice or Almond milk are good options for Kapha.

Sweet Stewed Apples

A delicious delight when your body and heart need warm, grounding nourishment. Stewed apples are easy to digest and grounding, especially for Vata imbalances are in the colder Autumn and Winter months.

Serves: 1-2

Time: 5 minute preparation | 15-20 minute cook

Ingredients

• 2 medium apples, any variety

• 3 tablespoons of water

• 1/2 tsp fresh grated ginger

• 1/4 tsp cinnamon

• Pinch of cardamom powder

• Pinch of clove powder

• Optional: 1 tablespoons of ghee

Optional top with:

• Chopped nuts of your choice

• Sprinkle of coconut flakes

• Or place this compote on top of the coconut cardamom rice pudding

Directions

1. Chop an apple into bite-size pieces. You can leave the skin on but remove the core.

2. In a small saucepan mix spices into 3 tablesoons of water.

3. Add apples to a saucepan, mix well, and cover with the lid.

4. Simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes, or until tender.

5. Let them cool, pour em into a bowl or top them on some coconut cardamom pudding and enjoy!

Modify for your Dosha

Vata: Spice it up with some extra ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves to warm the digestion. Enjoy a gracious dollop of ghee. Add some nuts for energy: almonds, cashews, coconut, macademia and walnuts are all aligned with Vata. Pumpkin, sesame and sunflower seeds can be added too.

Pitta: An extra pinch of cardamom and top it off with coconut flakes, pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds.

Kapha: Spice it up with some extra ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves to warm the digestion. Go light on the ghee. Skip the nut toppings or go light.

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Turmeric Golden Oats

Say hello to Turmeric Golden Oats. It’s not your average oatmeal. Enjoy this antioxidant-rich breakfast to start your day feeling grounded. It’s a classic go-to for the colder months, especially for those feeling Vata imbalances like anxiety, stress, gas, bloating and constipation. I often make this when I travel or am on the road. This particular recipe is packed with super foods. Turmeric is a well-loved staple in the Ayurvedic arsenal of healing spices. Various Studies cite that this root has tremendous benefits. It is said to be a natural inflammatory, boost immunity, encourage proper digestion, balance hormones, and reduce cancer risk among other healing properties. The blueberries and goji berries are great for gut health and support regular elimination. Best part? It’s quick to make and easy to adapt for your preference.

Serves: 1-2

Time: 10 min

Ingredients

Please feel free to modify the quantity to your liking

• 1 part whole oats - For a solo serving I give myself ¼ cup

• 1.5-2 parts of unsweetened almond or coconut milk

• ½ tsp ghee or coconut oil

• ½  tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp ground turmeric

• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon

• ¼ tsp grated ginger or ground ginger

• Coconut flakes to sprinkle

• Blueberries to sprinkle

• Goji berries to sprinkle

• A pinch of salt + pepper

• Optional: 1 tsp of raw honey or maple syrup

Optional to top with some:

·      A sprinkle of goji berries + coconut flakes

·      Crushed or slivered Almonds

·      ¼ tsp ground flaxseed

·      1 chopped Medjool date

·      A splash of almond milk if you like yours a little more soupy

Directions:

1. Bring milk + oats to a boil

2. Reduce to a simmer + add all ingredients: coconut oil or ghee, vanilla extract, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, coconut flakes, blueberries, goji berries, a pinch of salt + pepper

3. Cover + cook until oats are tender - roughly 5 minutes. Feel free to add more milk or water if desired.

4. Remove from stove. Top with desired ingredients.

5. Serve + enjoy!

Modify for your Dosha

Vata: Add extra sweet + warming spice. The Medjool dates are grounding and considered a “Sattvic” or pure and clean food by the Ancient Yogis. A larger amount of oil, milk, or cinnamon will all help nourish Vata.

Pitta: Use maple syrup over honey, top with coconut flakes for a cooling + nourishing touch.

Kapha: Kick up the spice with extra ginger. Use smaller portions of ghee or oil and sweetener.