A warm, simple compote that turns pears into something spoonable over yogurt, oatmeal, or pancakes. Pears bring pectin fiber that specifically supports Bifidobacterium, and fresh ginger adds a gentle warmth along with its own digestive benefits. Fifteen minutes and you've got a topping that upgrades half the breakfasts in this collection.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1cm fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp water or apple juice
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Squeeze of lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine pears, ginger, water or apple juice, honey, and cinnamon in a small saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 12-15 minutes until pears are soft and the liquid has thickened slightly.
- Remove from heat. Stir in a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Serve warm over yogurt, oatmeal, or pancakes. Keeps in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Calories | 105 |
| Total fat | 0g |
| Total carbohydrates | 27g |
| Dietary fiber | 4g |
| Protein | 1g |
| Sodium | 2mg |
Why This Is Good for Your Gut
Pears provide pectin, a soluble prebiotic fiber shown to increase Bifidobacterium populations. Ginger supports gastric motility and reduces inflammation. A simple way to add prebiotic fiber to almost any breakfast in this collection.
Spoon this over the Greek yogurt parfait or the fermented oat porridge from earlier for an easy flavor upgrade.
This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional dietary advice.