Baked Spiced Oats with Pear, Walnut and Mānuka Drizzle

A warm, healthy, comforting breakfast for mornings

These baked spiced oats combine soft pear, warming cinnamon, crunchy walnuts, and a light drizzle of mānuka honey for a breakfast that feels both nourishing and satisfying without being overly heavy.

Prepared in one dish and easy to portion, it is a practical recipe for busy mornings, family breakfasts, or make-ahead weekday meals during winter, or any cooler mornings.

Serves: 4

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 30–35 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups milk of choice
1 egg
1 ripe pear, sliced thinly
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons Manuka Hunters mānuka honey, plus extra for serving

Optional toppings:
Greek yoghurt
Extra pear (or other fruit) slices
Additional walnuts

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and lightly grease a baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, cinnamon, ginger, and baking powder.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, vanilla, and mānuka honey.
4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
5. Transfer the mixture into the baking dish and top with sliced pear and chopped walnuts.
6. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden on top and set in the centre.
7. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
8. Finish with an extra drizzle of mānuka honey and your choice of yoghurt or additional toppings.

Why This Recipe Works

This recipe combines familiar winter flavours with simple pantry ingredients.

The oats create a soft, hearty base, while the pear adds natural sweetness, and walnuts bring texture and richness. A drizzle of mānuka honey ties the flavours together without making the dish overly sweet.

Because it can be prepared ahead of time and reheated easily, it works especially well during busy mornings.

Tip for Best Results

Add the final drizzle of mānuka honey just before serving to preserve its flavour and create a richer finish.

A Simple Breakfast Ritual

Recipes like this make it easier to create comforting routines, especially during cooler mornings.

Using authentic mānuka honey in everyday breakfasts is a simple way to add warmth, flavour, and consistency to seasonal mornings.

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