Spiced Chai Oatmeal with Fruits and Nuts

A warm and cozy spiced chai oatmeal topped with fresh fruits and crunchy nuts, perfect for a nourishing breakfast or snack.

NewPublished Feb 19, 2026
Prep Time10 min
Cook Time15 min
Total25 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

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Bowl of spiced chai oatmeal topped with banana and nuts.

Ingredients

Servings4

Yields 4 servings

  • (2 cups) rolled oats
  • (4 cups) water
  • (1) cinnamon stick
  • (1) star anise
  • (4) green cardamom pods
  • (1) black tea bag
  • (1/4 tsp) ground ginger
  • (1/2 cups) mixed nuts (such as almonds and walnuts)
  • (1) banana, sliced
  • (1/2) apple, diced
  • (4 tbsp) honey or maple syrup
  • (1/2 tsp) vanilla extract
  • (1/4 tsp) salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium pot, bring (4 cups) water to a boil.

  2. 2

    Once boiling, add (2 cups) rolled oats, (1) cinnamon stick, (1) star anise, (4) green cardamom pods, and (1/4 tsp) ground ginger.

  3. 3

    Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir occasionally. Cook for about 10-15 minutes or until the oats are tender and creamy.

  4. 4

    In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add (1) black tea bag and steep for a few minutes, then remove the tea bag.

  5. 5

    Stir in (4 tbsp) honey or maple syrup, (1/2 tsp) vanilla extract, and (1/4 tsp) salt to the oatmeal, mixing well.

  6. 6

    Remove from heat and let sit for a minute.

  7. 7

    Serve the oatmeal in bowls, then top with (1) banana, sliced, (1 /2) apple, diced, and (1/2 cup) mixed nuts.

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