Chai Spice Baked Oatmeal with Pecan Crumble
Chai spice baked oatmeal with pecan crumble is the ultimate warming breakfast brimming with heart-healthy fats, whole grains, and limited added sugar.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- 8x8-inch Baking Dish
- Small saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk of choice (I use almond milk)
- 2 Chai tea bags
- 1 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 medium ripe banana, mashed
- 4 Medjool dates, pitted and finely chopped (sub 1/4 cup maple syrup)
- 2 Tbsp. chia or flaxseeds
- 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon, divided
- 3/4 tsp. sea salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom
- 1/2 cup pecan halves, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup walnut halves, roughly chopped (sub extra pecans)
- 1 Tbsp. coconut sugar (sub brown sugar)
- 1 Tbsp. butter or solid coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F, and grease an 8x8-inch pan with non-sticking cooking spray or butter.
- Bring milk to a simmer in a small saucepan. Add Chai tea bags and remove from heat; let steep for 5 minutes.
- Combine oats, banana, dates, chia (or flax) seeds, 1/2 tsp of the cinnamon, 1/2 tsp of the salt, and cardamom in a large bowl; stir to combine. Remove tea bags from milk and pour milk into oat mixture; stir to combine. Pour mixture into prepared baking pan.
- Reuse the same bowl to combine nuts, sugar, butter or coconut oil, and remaining 1/4 tsp cinnamon and 1/4 tsp. sea salt. Use your hands to rub the butter and sugar into the crevices of nuts until well-coated. Scatter nut mixture over oats; place pan in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, until golden.Serve with toppings of choice (a dollop of yogurt, sliced banana, and a drizzle of maple syrup, for example).
Notes
- To Store: Either transfer leftovers to an airtight container, or cover and refrigerate the contents right in the pan. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- You can also portion it into slices of desired size and freeze, tightly wrapped in plastic then foil, for up to 3 months.
- To Reheat: Reheat individual portions in a microwave-safe bowl or dish in 30 second increments until warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 500mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 20g