Place the coconut oil in a medium sauce pot over medium heat. Once hot, add the finely chopped pear with spices and salt and sauté for 5 minutes until the pears are softened.
Add the milk and water to the pot, stir to combine then add the oats, chia seeds and flax seeds.
Lower the heat to medium-low and cook the oatmeal for about 10-15 minutes until oats have thickened and absorbed most of the liquid.
Meanwhile, make the spiced pear topping by adding the coconut oil to a small skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the pears and spices.
Cook until the pears start to soften, about 3-5 minutes then lower the heat to medium-low, add the maple syrup and continue cooking until the pears caramelize in the syrup and soften further. Remove from heat and set aside.
Once oatmeal is finished cooking, stir the vanilla and maple syrup into the pot. Portion into serving bowls and top with the spiced pears.
Notes
*The steel cut oats are optional for additional texture. If not using them, replace the 2 tablespoons with additional rolled oats.