Description
Enjoy the warm and comforting flavors of vanilla and chai in this delicious baked oatmeal recipe. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch, this dish is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time for a quick and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 chai tea bag (contents only) or 1½ teaspoons chai spice blend
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1½ cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional Add-Ins:
- ¼ cup chopped nuts or seeds
- ¼ cup raisins or chopped dried fruit
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and chai spices or tea contents.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, applesauce, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Combine and Bake: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until fully combined. Fold in nuts or dried fruit if using. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the center is set and the top is golden. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm or chilled, topped with a splash of milk or a dollop of yogurt.
- This recipe can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based milk and egg substitutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
