Description
Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of vanilla chai with this delicious baked oatmeal recipe. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch, this dish is simple to make and can be prepared ahead for busy mornings. Packed with aromatic spices and wholesome ingredients, it’s a satisfying way to start your day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 chai tea bag (or 1 teaspoon loose leaf chai)
Optional Toppings:
- Chopped nuts
- Extra milk
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Chai Milk: Heat the milk in a saucepan, steep the chai tea bag, then discard the tea bag.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla. Slowly whisk in the chai-infused milk.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Mix in oats, spices, salt, and baking powder. Pour mixture into baking dish.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until set. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- This baked oatmeal can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days and reheated with a splash of milk.
- If using chai concentrate, adjust the sweetener in the recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
