Warm oats blend chai spices and cinnamon for a cozy, gently sweet breakfast. Creamy, fragrant, and easy to prepare.
# Components:
→ Oatmeal Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 2 cups milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup water
04 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
05 - Pinch of salt
→ Chai Spice Blend
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
09 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
10 - 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Optional Toppings
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts, almonds)
13 - 1 tablespoon raisins or chopped dates
14 - 1 tablespoon shredded coconut
15 - Extra cinnamon for dusting
# Directions:
01 - In a medium saucepan, combine rolled oats, milk, water, maple syrup (or honey), and salt.
02 - Stir in the chai spice blend, including cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, and black pepper.
03 - Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until the oats are creamy and tender, approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness or spiciness to your preference. Divide the cooked oatmeal equally between two serving bowls. Garnish with desired optional toppings such as chopped nuts, dried fruit, shredded coconut, and an extra dusting of cinnamon. Serve warm.
