Description
This Vanilla Chai Baked Oatmeal is a cozy and flavorful breakfast option that can be made ahead for busy mornings. Packed with oats, nuts, and warming spices, it’s a satisfying and delicious way to start the day.
Ingredients
Scale
Oatmeal Mixture:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts)
- 2 teaspoons chai spice blend
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Liquid Mixture:
- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
Optional Toppings:
- Sliced almonds
- Extra maple syrup
- Dusting of chai spice
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch or similar baking dish.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts, chai spice, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, maple syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and mix until fully combined. Let sit for 5–10 minutes.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into the baking dish, spread evenly, and bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and set.
- Serve: Let cool briefly before serving warm with optional toppings.
Notes
- To make your own chai spice, mix 1 tsp each of ground cinnamon and cardamom with 1/2 tsp each of ground ginger, cloves, and allspice.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for easy breakfasts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
