Want to have a great morning tomorrow? Prep our Hibiscus Pear Overnight Oats tonight. This recipe is packed with fiber, probiotics, and protein for a spoon-worthy breakfast! With the floral notes of hibiscus, the sweetness of pear, and the tanginess of kefir, every mouthful is a symphony of summer flavors.
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Servings: 1 - 2Ingredients
Hibiscus Poached Pear
- juice of 1/4 lemon
- 2 firm pears, cut in half, core removed
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise (or 1 small chunk of fresh ginger)
- 2 hibiscus tea bags
- 1 cup apple juice
Overnight Oats
- 1 cup Vanilla Whole Milk Kefir
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp maple syrup
Directions
- Hibiscus Poached Pear: Squeeze lemon juice over pears to prevent browning. Add remaining ingredients into a medium, shallow pot or skillet over medium heat. Sit pears in mixture with the cut side face down. The juice should cover around half the pears.
- Cook for about 40 minutes until juice reduces and pear flesh begins to color. Serve warm or cold with kefir overnight oats.
- Overnight Oats: Soak oats overnight in kefir. in the morning, top with granola, nuts, and poached pears.
