Description
Indulge in the warm, cozy flavors of vanilla chai in a nutritious baked oatmeal. This wholesome breakfast dish is packed with aromatic spices and can be easily customized with your favorite nuts or dried fruits.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional:
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts or dried fruit
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together milk, applesauce, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in oats, baking powder, salt, spices, and optional nuts or fruit.
- Bake: Pour mixture into the dish, bake for 35–40 minutes until set.
- Serve: Cool slightly, slice, and enjoy warm.
Notes
- This baked oatmeal is great for meal prep and can be reheated.
- For extra protein, mix in a scoop of vanilla protein powder.
- Serve with milk or yogurt for a delicious breakfast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
