Description
This Vanilla Chai Baked Oatmeal is a warm, comforting breakfast dish infused with aromatic chai spices like cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and cardamom. Made with rolled oats and almond milk, sweetened naturally with maple syrup, it’s a wholesome, easy-to-make meal that’s perfect for a cozy morning. Baked until golden and set, it’s delicious served warm with toppings like extra maple syrup, yogurt, or fresh fruit.
Ingredients
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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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together 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 well combined.
- Transfer Mixture: Pour the oat mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out to ensure a uniform bake.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and the oats are fully set.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm. Optionally, top with extra maple syrup, yogurt, or fresh fruit for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- If you prefer a creamier texture, substitute almond milk with oat milk or regular milk.
- Feel free to add nuts, seeds, or dried fruits to the mixture before baking for extra texture and nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and refrigerated; reheat portions in the microwave or oven before serving.
- Maple syrup can be adjusted to taste or replaced with honey if preferred.
- Gluten-free rolled oats should be used if gluten sensitivity is a concern.
