This Skinny Baked 'Overnight' Vanilla Chai Oatmeal is based off of my Baked Amish Overnight Oatmeal, but made with plenty of added chai spice! The spice blend is homemade with spices that you likely already have on hand. It’s quick and easy to put together in the evening to have ready to go for baking up first thing in the morning.
Unlike a ‘bowl of oatmeal’ baked oatmeal is a bit more akin to cake. It’s fluffy and is generally cut or scooped to be served in a bowl where it’s topped with milk and any fresh fruits desired. Since this oatmeal likes to soak overnight, that makes this a great Sunday night breakfast to put together and have ready to go to toss in the oven on Monday for a weeks worth (plus) of breakfast!
When I say that there’s a lot of spices in this oatmeal, I mean just that. There’s a lot of spices in this oatmeal. I’d say it’s well over a tablespoon of spices mixed together that makes this oatmeal stand out from the others in it’s layer upon layer of sugar, and spice, and everything nice!
To lighten this oatmeal up, I used a brown sugar/sweetener in place of regular brown sugar. I also used an unsalted butter so that I could add my own amount of salt in. I also used an unsweetened vanilla almond milk and PLENTY of vanilla extract to really punch up the vanilla flavor in here.
The end result is a delicious breakfast that’s as good for you as it is guilt-free. All with well under 300 calories!
This breakfast is vegetarian, gluten-free (if you mind your choice of oats), and is sugar conscious.
TheSkinnyFork.com A delicious way to start off your morning with something a little sweet and just a slight kick of heat! These oats soak overnight to be baked to perfection in the morning with ease. Prep Time: 12 Hours • Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Servings: 9 • Serving Size: 1 Piece • Calories: 222 • Fat: 13 g • Saturated Fat: 7 g • Carb: 22 g • Fiber: 3 g • Protein: 5 g • Sugar: 3 g • Sodium: 158 mg
Spices:
• 1/4 Tsp. Ground Cloves
• 1/2 Tsp. Ground Nutmeg
• 1/2 Tsp. Ground Allspice
• 1 Tsp. Ground Cinnamon
• 1 1/2 Tsp. Ground Ginger
• 1/8 Tsp. Black Pepper
• 1/4 Tsp. Salt
Oats:
• 1/2 C. Unsalted Butter
• 2 Whole Eggs
• 1/3 C. Brown Sugar/Sweetener Blend
• 1 1/2 Tsp. Baking Powder
• 2 Tsp. Vanilla Extract
• 1 C. Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
• 3 C. Old-Fashioned Oats or Quick Oats
Directions:
Prepare a 8x8 or 9x9" baking dish by lightly coating it with non-stick baking spray.
Mix together the spices to make your 'chai spice' blend; set aside.
In a large bowl, beat together the 1/2 C. Light Butter and 2 Whole Large Eggs.
Add in the 1/3 C. Brown Sugar/Sweetener Blend, 1 1/2 Tsp. Baking Powder, 2 Tsp. Vanilla Extract, and the spice mix until no lumps remain.
Add the 1 C. Milk and stir to combine.
Finally, add the 3 C. Oatmeal and stir well.
Pour the mixture out into the prepared baking dish, cover and set in the fridge overnight.
Once the oatmeal has set overnight, remove it from the fridge and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Place the baking dish in the oven to bake for about 30-45 minutes or until the edges are starting to brown and the oatmeal has set.
When it's done, remove from the oven and allow to cool just slightly before dividing and serving.
If desired, top with fresh fruits, milk, honey, syrup, etc!
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Nutritional Claims: Sugar Conscious • Low Potassium • Kidney Friendly • Vegetarian • Pescatarian • Peanut Free • Tree Nut Free • Soy Free • Fish Free • Shellfish Free • Pork Free • Red Meat Free • Crustacean Free • Celery Free • Mustard Free • Sesame Free • Lupine Free • Mollusk Free • Alcohol Free • Kosher
