Ayurvedic Oatmeal with Stewed Pear, Dates and Almond Butter – Perfect Breakfast for Vata Dosha

To start my day right, I love making a warm and soothing breakfast that keeps my stomach calm. I used to eat cold yogurt with raw fruit and nuts in the morning, but it always felt heavy on my digestion. Vata types often struggle with slow digestion and irregular bowel movements. Cold, raw, and hard-to-digest foods can make this worse, so it's essential to choose meals that are warm and comforting.

Luckily, Ayurvedic spices like cinnamon and cardamom help support digestion, while healthy fats like ghee provide nourishment and hydration. That’s why I’m sharing my favorite Ayurvedic oatmeal recipe, specifically designed for the Vata dosha, to create a balanced and grounding breakfast! 😊

Ingredients (Serves 1):

• 50 g organic oats (add more if you're extra hungry :) —add more milk as well)

• 200 ml organic whole milk

• 1 cup water

• 1 ripe organic pear

• 1 Medjool date

• ½ ripe organic banana

• 1 tsp maple syrup

• Handful of pecans & walnuts

• 1 tsp hemp seeds

• ½ tsp seeds based on your Seed Cycle

• 2 tsp cinnamon

• 1 tsp cardamom

• ½ tsp turmeric

• ½ tsp cloves

• ¼ tsp ginger

• Large pinch of (Celtic) sea salt

• Small pinch of black pepper

• ½ tsp ghee

• 1 tsp almond butter

• Optional: 1 tsp soaked flaxseeds, 2 tsp chia pudding, 1 tsp maca powder

How to Make This Warming Oatmeal:

1. Make the Spice Water

In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water with 1 tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp cardamom, and ¼ tsp cloves. Let it simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes to release the spices' full flavor.

2. Steam the Pear & Date

Chop the pear into small pieces and add them to the spice water. Cover the pan and let the pear steam for 10-15 minutes until soft and slightly caramelized. Cut the Medjool date in half and soak it in the spice water for about 5 minutes to make it softer and easier to digest for Vata types.

3. Cook the Oatmeal

In a separate pan, add the oats, milk, and remaining spices. Heat gently, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. After a few minutes, add the ghee for extra nourishment and creaminess. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes until thick and creamy.

4. Soak the Nuts & Make the Almond Butter Sauce

Break the pecans and walnuts into smaller pieces and soak them in the spice water for a few minutes—this makes them easier to digest and extra flavorful.

For the almond butter sauce, mix the almond butter with maple syrup, a tiny splash of milk (add gradually while stirring), a pinch of cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt. Stir until smooth and pourable. You can also just use plain almond butter, but trust me, this sauce is next-level delicious!

5. Mash the Banana & Assemble

Mash the banana directly in your serving bowl (fewer dishes to clean 😉). Stir the mashed banana into the oatmeal while it's still in the pan to make it extra creamy. Pour the warm oatmeal into your bowl and mix in optional ingredients like maca powder, soaked flaxseeds, or chia pudding.

Slice the soaked date into small pieces and add it to the bowl along with the steamed pear and softened nuts. Sprinkle with hemp seeds and your seed cycling seeds. Drizzle with the almond butter sauce for the finishing touch!

This Ayurvedic oatmeal is deeply nourishing, warm, and grounding—exactly what Vata needs to maintain balanced digestion. If you want to personalize it, feel free to add other ingredients you love! Just make sure your oatmeal stays warm and easy to digest to support your Vata energy throughout the day.

Enjoy!

X's,

Luisa