Ginger and Pear Oatmeal

I usually make my batches of oatmeal on the fly and add whatever I have on hand. So there has been a lot of cinnamon and raisin, and vanilla and cranberry.   But this time I thought ahead.  I swoon for spice cake and anything gingerbread or pumpkin so a little ginger in the morning is just makes me happy.  

Crystallized Ginger and Pear Oatmeal

I used 1/4 cup stealcut oatmeal, 1 tablespoon wheat germ, 1/4 of a Bartlett pear cut into about 1/4" pieces. Use a cube of the crystallized ginger (I get it in the bulk section at Whole Foods) and dice it up. 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, and 1 teaspoon Mexican vanilla. And 1/2 cup water.  

Use mason jars and put into a water bath in slow cooker.   Cook on low for 7-8 hours.  Refrigerate extra portions.  Reheat carefully for 1:45 min.   I used the microwave at work and it bubbled over heating up, but that has never happend at home.  

I make four at the time hence the 1/4 pear.   This recipie adds up to 248 calories as written.    Add sweetener as needed. 

Maybe orange and dried cranberry next time. 

Veronica