Chai Baked Oatmeal
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
273 kcal
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Course
Breakfast
Chai Baked Oatmeal
Description
Chai Baked Oatmeal blends rolled oats soaked in light coconut milk with pure maple syrup and applesauce for natural sweetness and moisture. A mix of chai spices — cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, allspice, cloves — and vanilla extract infuse the oats with warm, aromatic flavors. Ground flaxseed lends some body and nutrition, while baking powder helps the bake set with a tender crust.
The oatmeal mixture is baked until set and lightly browned on top, then finished with toasted pecans and shredded coconut sprinkled on the surface before baking. The result is a moist yet firm texture with crunchy toppings complementing the soft oats and subtle sweetness. The flavor is nuanced by the chai spices and coconut elements.
This oatmeal bake can be served warm with extra maple syrup or almond milk drizzled on top. Leftovers keep refrigerated covered for several days and can be reheated whole in the oven or by portion in a microwave or toaster oven for convenience.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats old fashioned
- 1 coconut milk light (about 1 and ¾ cups, can
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 Tablespoon Flaxseed ground
- ½ cup applesauce
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- ⅛ teaspoon cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons coconut shredded
- 2 Tablespoons pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Spray an 8x8 square baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together the oats, coconut milk, maple syrup, baking powder, sea salt, flaxseed, applesauce, coconut oil, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, allspice, cloves and vanilla.
- Carefully pour oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Scatter pecans and coconut on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the oatmeal bake has set. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Portion and serve with a drizzle of almond milk or maple syrup.
- For storage: store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- To reheat: To reheat the whole baked oatmeal, cover with foil and reheat in a 350°F oven for about 20 minutes. For individual portions, set oven (or toaster oven) to 350°F and bake for 5-10 minutes or reheat in the microwave for 1 minute.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of recipe | |
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Sodium | 310mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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