Description
This Vanilla Chai Baked Oatmeal is a warm, comforting breakfast featuring hearty oats, sweet vanilla, and aromatic chai spices. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for any morning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 ½ cups milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp chai spice blend (cinnamon, cardamom, ginger)
- 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an oven-safe baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats and chai spice blend. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices.
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together milk, vanilla extract, and honey (or maple syrup).
- Combine All Ingredients: Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Gently fold in sliced bananas until everything is evenly mixed.
- Bake Until Perfect: Transfer the mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until firm and golden brown on top.
- Serve and Enjoy: Allow to cool slightly before serving. Scoop into bowls, adding extra honey or yogurt if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider mixing in nuts or seeds. Customize with your choice of dried fruits or fresh berries. Leftovers can be reheated easily in the microwave or oven.