Description
This Vanilla Chai Baked Oatmeal is a warm, comforting breakfast dish infused with aromatic chai spices such as cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and cardamom. Combining wholesome rolled oats with natural sweetness from maple syrup and the creamy texture of almond milk, this baked oatmeal offers a delicious and healthy start to your day. Perfectly baked until golden and set, it can be served warm with toppings like extra maple syrup, yogurt, or fresh fruit for added flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups almond milk (or milk of choice)
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the rolled oats, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, ground cardamom, baking powder, and salt until the mixture is well combined and evenly blended.
- Prepare for baking: Pour the oat mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Bake the oatmeal: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and the oats are fully set.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm. Enhance the flavor by adding extra maple syrup, a dollop of yogurt, or fresh fruit if desired.
Notes
- Use any plant-based or dairy milk as preferred to customize the creaminess.
- Adjust the spices to taste for a more or less intense chai flavor.
- This oatmeal can be prepared the night before and reheated for a quick breakfast.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For added texture, consider sprinkling nuts or seeds on top before baking.
