Overnight Oats and Breakfast Jars

Chai Overnight Oats

Chai overnight oats made with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and cloves plus maple syrup. Mix, chill overnight, and top with fruit or nuts to serve.

Chai overnight oats

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Overnight oats flavored with a homemade chai spice blend and maple syrup, divided into two containers. The spice blend also works as a dry gift-jar mix.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
CourseBreakfast
CuisineAmerican
Servings2 servings
Calories352

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon cardamom
  • ¼ teaspoon ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 pinch ground cloves
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Optional toppings: blueberries, sliced strawberries, sliced banana, shaved coconut, chopped nuts, raisins

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • airtight jar

Directions
 

  1. Stir the spices, oats, and chia seeds together in a medium bowl. Mix in the milk, maple syrup, and vanilla.
  2. Share between 2 containers, leaving some space at the top. Cover and chill overnight, or for at least 1 hour. Add toppings before serving.

Notes

Refrigerated oats keep about 5 days and can be frozen. The spice blend (first six lines) works as a dry gift-jar mix.

Nutrition

Serving: 251g | Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4.2g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 494mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 298mg | Iron: 2.6mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 2 servings; cups milk counted as whole milk. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.