Chai Spiced Oat Bran
Warm up your mornings with a comforting bowl of Chai Spiced Oat Bran, a quick and nutritious breakfast that’s bursting with aromatic flavors. Infused with a cozy blend of cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and nutmeg, this creamy oat bran recipe brings the essence of chai tea to your table in just 10 minutes. Sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup for a vegan option, it’s the perfect blend of wholesome and indulgent. Top with chopped nuts and fresh fruit for added texture and a refreshing twist. Whether you’re craving something healthy yet flavorful or looking to spice up your morning routine, this chai-inspired oatmeal alternative is sure to become a favorite.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Oat bran
- 2 cups Water
- 0.5 cup Milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 tablespoons Honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cardamom
- 0.125 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.125 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Chopped nuts (e.g., almonds or walnuts, optional)
- 0.5 cup Fresh fruit (e.g., bananas, berries, or apples, optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, milk, salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cardamom, ground cloves, and ground nutmeg.
Step 2
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step 3
Once the mixture begins to simmer, stir in the oat bran and reduce the heat to low.
Step 4
Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the oat bran thickens to your desired consistency.
Step 5
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and honey (or maple syrup).
Step 6
Divide the chai spiced oat bran between two serving bowls.
Step 7
Top with optional chopped nuts and fresh fruit for added texture and flavor, if desired.
Step 8
Serve warm and enjoy your hearty and spiced breakfast!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (876.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 709.0 |
| Total Fat 19.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 3.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 10mg | 0% |
| Sodium 657.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 121.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 56.2g | |
| Protein 24.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 62IU | 0% |
| Calcium 271.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1026.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories