Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Vanilla Chai Baked Oatmeal, a delightful twist on traditional oatmeal that combines the warmth of chai spices with the richness of vanilla and the crunch of toasted pecans. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for cozy mornings or breakfast gatherings. It transforms simple ingredients into a nutritious and filling meal that you can customize with your favorite toppings. Ready to impress your taste buds?
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 2/3 cup toasted pecans (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons chai spice mix
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup cream (or more milk)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the steel cut oats, toasted pecans, maple syrup, chai spice mix, salt, and raisins (if using).
- Add milk, cream, vanilla extract, and melted butter; stir until combined.
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish, then sprinkle a mixture of sugar and cinnamon on top.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings such as fresh fruits or drizzled maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg