Description
Chai Spiced Overnight Oats combine the warm, aromatic flavors of chai tea with creamy yogurt and wholesome oats for a nutritious and delicious make-ahead breakfast. Infused with chai-spiced milk, sweetened with honey, and topped with fresh banana and crunchy walnuts, this easy recipe offers a perfect balance of taste and texture to start your day right.
Ingredients
Scale
Chai Milk Infusion
- 1/2 cup 2% Reduced Fat Milk
- 1 teaspoon Loose Leaf Chai Tea
Overnight Oats Base
- 1/2 cup Fat-Free Vanilla Greek Yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2/3 cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
Toppings
- 1 Banana, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the Milk: Place 1/2 cup of 2% Reduced Fat Milk in a microwave-safe container and microwave on high for 1 minute until hot to warm the milk and prepare it for steeping the tea.
- Steep the Chai Tea: Put 1 teaspoon of Loose Leaf Chai Tea in a steeper and submerge it in the warm milk. Let it steep for 4 minutes to infuse the milk with aromatic chai spices.
- Prepare Yogurt Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup of Fat-Free Vanilla Greek Yogurt with 1 tablespoon of Honey. Whisk this mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Mix Chai Milk and Yogurt: Whisk the chai-spiced milk into the yogurt and honey mixture ensuring the flavors blend evenly.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in 2/3 cup of Old Fashioned Rolled Oats and 2 tablespoons of Unsweetened Shredded Coconut. Mix well to combine all ingredients into a uniform mixture.
- Divide into Jars: Spoon the oat mixture evenly into two half-pint sized Mason jars to prepare for refrigeration.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover each jar with a lid and refrigerate overnight to allow the oats to soak and soften.
- Add Toppings: In the morning, uncover the jars and add sliced banana and chopped walnuts to each jar for freshness and crunch.
- Adjust Consistency and Serve: Add additional milk if desired to adjust the texture. Enjoy your flavorful and nutritious chai spiced overnight oats!
Notes
- Use half-pint Mason jars or any airtight container for convenient storage and portion control.
- Overnight soaking softens the oats, so no cooking is necessary.
- For vegan option, substitute dairy ingredients with plant-based alternatives.
- Walnuts can be toasted for extra flavor before adding as a topping.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the honey amount or using maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: overnight oats, chai spiced oats, healthy breakfast, make-ahead oats, chai tea recipe
