Pears are a solid source of dietary fibre and one medium-sized fruit comes in at around 100 calories. Remember that the skin is where the majority of the fibre is! Here are our top picks for perfect pear recipes, that will pair well with any runner’s tastebuds. 1) Cinnamon baked pears This decadent recipe can be an appetizer, dessert, or an “I’m feeling fancy” snack that has the added bonus of making your home smell sensational. 2) Pear ginger cinnamon oat smoothie Oatmeal is always a good choice, we know ginger is a kick-butt power ingredient, Greek yogurt is a must-have ingredient… so pretty much, this smoothie is made of all the things that Canadian Running loves. 3) Pear blue cheese roasted brussels sprouts Chopped walnuts, roasted brussels sprouts and pears mix with blue cheese to create a sensational side dish that has a little bit of everything. If you’re into experimenting with brussel sprouts, check out our recipe list that takes this often-overlooked veg to the next level. 4) Homemade pearsauce Applesauce is, of course, a childhood classic, but pearsauce is not as popular. Well, you won’t be thinking that anymore after trying this recipe. There is no added sugar in this recipe, though if you’re craving some sweetness, you can drizzle in some honey or maple syrup. 5) Pear pomegranate salsa With only five ingredients, this fresh salsa recipe is simple and nutritious. Sprinkle some on top of fish, or dip some chips into it. Bonus points if you make one of our veggie chip recipes! 6) Pear spice muffins These yummy pear muffins are gluten-free, low-fat and less than 150 calories each. Muffins are naturally their sweetest if you use over-ripe pears. 7) Spiced pear oat breakfast muffins This is another gluten-free muffin recipe. These delicious goodies are also sugar-free and dairy-free, for the runner with some dietary issues. This recipe’s author says that since these muffins look like cake, her kids are excited to eat them in the morning (little do they know how healthy they are). 8) Autumn fruit salad with cinnamon greek yogurt This is not your average fruit salad hidden in the back of the cafe fridge with a slimy centimetre of water and an inflated price tag, no sir. With apple, pears and red grapes topped with a protein-packed creamy Greek yogurt dressing and walnuts for crunch, this is the best fruit salad you’ll ever have. Plus, it can be made ahead, which is great if you’re expecting a crowd. 9) Quinoa salad with pears and spinach This tasty dish makes for a great vegetarian main, with chickpeas and quinoa coming together for a solid dose of plant-based protein. This recipe is also a good option for make-ahead lunches. The maple vinaigrette is versatile and can be used for all sorts of salad combos. 10) Pear almond steel cut oatmeal Baked oatmeal is a healthy breakfast that can feed a crowd (so you really should organize a post-run weekend brunch potluck with your running buds). A dollop of Greek yogurt on top and you have complete deliciousness.
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Caela Fenton
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Reading, writing and running from Kingston, Ont.
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