What could be a nicer more comforting breakfast for a tea lover than a warm bowl of Chai Oatmeal. Today I have the recipe for you, so you can make it for yourself or someone you love. Non-dairy and gluten-free if you get the GF certified oats.

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Chai Oatmeal

This non-dairy oatmeal recipe features freshly ground chai spices for outstanding flavor. What a great way to start the day!

Chai oats are sugar-free as made here, but you can add a little sugar while you are making them or drizzle on maple syrup like we did.

If you liked this, try my Chai Cookies!

Chai Oatmeal Recipe

A delicious Chai Oatmeal is perfect for Sunday morning with someone special.

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Course: Breakfast, Breakfast. Brunch

Cuisine: American, Ecclectic, Indian

Keyword: chai oatmeal, dairy free, gluten free

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 223kcal

Ingredients

½ cup oats
½ cup almond milk
¼ cup water
2 tea bags
Coffee filter and string
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 piece of ginger
7 cardamom pods
¼ teaspoon black peppercorns

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Instructions

Crack the peppercorns and cardamom a bit in a mortar and pestle (or a bowl with the back of a spoon).
Add the peppercorns and cardamom to a coffee filter with the nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger and tie with a string.
In a medium pot, add almond milk, water, tea bags and the DIY spice bag. Steep over low heat for 8-10 minutes.
Remove the tea bags and coffee filter packet. Discard.
Add oats and turn heat up to low-medium.
Simmer the oats for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Lower the heat if it starts to boil.
Serve with maple syrup or a splash of almond milk.