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Chai Spice Baked Oatmeal with Pecan Crumble

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A warm, spiced baked oatmeal infused with chai tea and topped with crunchy pecan crumble, perfect for a cozy breakfast.

Ingredients

Liquid

  • 2 cups milk of choice (almond milk recommended)
  • 2 pieces Chai tea bags

Dry ingredients

  • 1.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 medium ripe banana, mashed
  • 4 Medjool dates pitted and finely chopped (or 1/4 cup maple syrup)
  • 2 Tbsp. chia or flaxseeds
  • 0.75 tsp. ground cinnamon, divided
  • 0.75 tsp. sea salt, divided
  • 0.5 tsp. ground cardamom

Topping

  • 0.5 cup pecan halves, roughly chopped
  • 0.25 cup walnut halves, roughly chopped (or extra pecans)
  • 1 Tbsp. coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
  • 1 Tbsp. butter or solid coconut oil

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch pan.
  • Simmer milk, add tea bags, steep for 5 minutes, then remove tea bags.
  • Mix oats, banana, dates, seeds, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp salt, and cardamom. Add steeped milk and combine. Pour into pan.
  • Combine nuts, sugar, butter, remaining cinnamon and salt; coat nuts. Scatter over oats.
  • Bake for 30 minutes until golden. Serve warm with toppings.

Notes

Serve with yogurt, sliced banana, or maple syrup for extra flavor.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Fusion
Keyword: chai, Oats, Pecan