Description
Enjoy a warm, comforting breakfast with this Vanilla Chai Baked Oatmeal recipe. Featuring fragrant chai spices like cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and cardamom, combined with creamy almond milk and sweet maple syrup, this baked oatmeal is easy to prepare and perfect for a nourishing start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Oats and Liquids
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups almond milk (or milk of choice)
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Spices and Leavening
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, ground cardamom, baking powder, and salt. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Pour Batter: Pour the oat mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread it out evenly to ensure consistent baking throughout.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. Bake until the top turns golden brown and the oats set firmly.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let it cool slightly. Serve warm, optionally topped with extra maple syrup, yogurt, or fresh fruit for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a dairy option, substitute almond milk with cow’s milk or any preferred milk.
- Feel free to add chopped nuts or dried fruits before baking for extra texture.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.
- Ensure baking dish is well greased or lined with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Adjust spices according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
