Warm Chai Oatmeal (Printable)

Creamy oats infused with chai spices and sweetened with maple syrup, ideal for chilly mornings.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup rolled oats

→ Liquids

02 - 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup water

→ Spices

04 - 1 chai tea bag or 1 tablespoon loose-leaf chai
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
07 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
08 - Pinch ground cloves
09 - Pinch ground black pepper

→ Sweetener

10 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey

→ Toppings (optional)

11 - Sliced banana
12 - Toasted nuts
13 - Extra cinnamon

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium saucepan, combine milk and water; heat over medium until just simmering.
02 - Add the chai tea bag or loose-leaf chai in a tea infuser to the liquid; steep for 3 to 4 minutes, then remove.
03 - Stir in rolled oats, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and black pepper.
04 - Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes until the oats are creamy and tender.
05 - Stir in maple syrup or honey, adjusting sweetness to preference.
06 - Divide into bowls and garnish with desired toppings such as sliced banana, toasted nuts, or extra cinnamon.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms simple oats into a fragrant, spiced delight that feels like sharing a secret with a friend.
  • The blend of chai spices makes each bite comforting and unexpectedly vibrant, quickly becoming a morning favorite.
02 -
  • Steeping the chai too long can make the oats bitter, so keep it to just a few minutes for the perfect balance.
  • Discovering that adding a tiny pinch of black pepper enhances the chai spice blend was a game changer, making the flavor more rounded and lively.
03 -
  • Always toast your spices lightly before adding to unlock their full aroma and flavor depth.
  • The secret that makes all the difference is balancing sweet and spice carefully to suit your own palate — start mild and build up.

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