Description
This Vanilla Chai Baked Oatmeal is a comforting and flavorful breakfast dish that combines warm chai spices with hearty rolled oats and a hint of vanilla. Perfect for a cozy morning, it’s baked to golden perfection and can be customized with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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Oats and Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups almond milk (or milk of choice)
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, cinnamon, ground ginger, cloves, cardamom, baking powder, and salt. Add the almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, stirring until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Pour into Dish: Transfer the oat mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top turns golden and the oats are fully set, indicating it is cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm. Optionally, add extra maple syrup, yogurt, or fresh fruit to enhance the flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute almond milk with any milk of your choice, including dairy or other plant-based options.
- Adjust spices according to your preferred chai intensity.
- This dish reheats well and makes excellent leftovers for a quick breakfast.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure the oats are certified gluten-free.
- Adding nuts or seeds on top before baking can add a nice crunch.
