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Vanilla Chai Baked Oatmeal
A warm and comforting baked oatmeal infused with chai spices, perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 2/3 cup toasted pecans (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons chai spice mix
- Pinch salt
- ½ cup raisins (optional)
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup cream (or sub more milk instead)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-10 inch round baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, pecans, maple syrup, chai spice, and raisins. Add milk, cream, vanilla, and melted butter; stir well. Pour into prepared dish.
- Mix cinnamon and sugar; sprinkle evenly over the mixture. Bake for 55-60 minutes until golden and crispy on top.
- Remove from oven, serve warm with toppings like milk, cream, or fresh fruit.
Notes
Feel free to add fresh fruit or a drizzle of honey for extra flavor.