11/25/2025
Caramelized Pears w/ Yogurt 🍐🍨
Ingredients (serves ~4):
• 2 3 ripe pears (Bosc, Anjou), halved & cored
• 1 Tbsp coconut oil or light olive oil
• 1 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup or honey
• 1 tsp cinnamon + pinch nutmeg
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or non fat/low fat)
• 2 Tbsp chopped toasted nuts (e.g., pecans or walnuts)
• Optional: splash vanilla extract
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to ~375°F (190°C).
2. Place pear halves cut side up in a baking dish. Drizzle with oil & maple syrup/honey; sprinkle cinnamon & nutmeg.
3. Roast ~20 25 minutes until pears are tender and lightly caramelized.
4. Remove from oven; let cool slightly.
5. In each serving dish: spoon yogurt, top with a pear half, drizzle any pan juices over, sprinkle nuts.
6. Serve warm or room temp.
Why it supports weight management:
• Pears + nuts + yogurt = fiber + protein + healthy fat → greater fullness.
• Uses real fruit sweetness + light natural sweetener rather than heavy syrup, heavy cream.
• Portion controlled, and you’re getting nutrient dense ingredients.
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