Description
This vanilla chai baked oatmeal is warmly spiced, lightly sweetened with maple syrup, and baked until creamy with crisp edges. It is an easy breakfast bake.
Ingredients
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- ⅔ cup toasted pecans finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons chai spice blend
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup raisins
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9 or 10 inch round baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the steel cut oats, pecans, maple syrup, chai spice blend, salt, and raisins.
- Pour in the milk, cream, vanilla extract, and melted butter and stir until fully combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly over the oatmeal mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 55 to 60 minutes until the top is golden and lightly crisp and the center is creamy.
- Remove from the oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm with extra milk, cream, or a drizzle of maple syrup if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American