Description
Overnight Chai Oatmeal is a no-cook, creamy breakfast infused with warming spices like cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Combined with almond-coconut milk, chia seeds, and coconut, it’s a cozy, prep-ahead treat that tastes like dessert but fuels the day.
Ingredients
1 cup oats
1 cup almond-coconut milk
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 tablespoons shredded coconut
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine oats, almond-coconut milk, chia seeds, shredded coconut, cardamom, cinnamon, vanilla, ginger, and nutmeg.
- Stir until fully mixed.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate overnight (at least 8 hours).
- Serve chilled, or warm briefly in the microwave if desired.
Notes
- Use any non-dairy or dairy milk in place of almond-coconut milk.
- Add maple syrup, honey, or sugar if extra sweetness is desired.
- Top with berries, banana slices, nuts, or nut butter before serving.
- For warm oatmeal, microwave before serving.
- Stays fresh in the fridge for up to 3–5 days; stir in more milk if too thick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg