Simple Coconut Chai Baked Oatmeal! An easy alternative to stove top oats that is perfectly spiced, comes together in a little over 30 minutes, and is vegan, gluten free, and refined sugar free!
Preheat oven to 350 and grease a 8 by 8 baking dish with coconut oil (or olive oil).
While the oven is preheating, make chai spice mix by combining all spices in a small dish. Set aside.
Prepare flax eggs in a medium sized mixing bowl and let sit for 3-5 minutes.
To the flax eggs, add 1 ½ cups filtered water (room temp), 1 ¼ cups coconut milk (room temp), 1 teaspoon vanilla, ¼ cup maple syrup, and 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil. Stir to combine.
Then, add 3 cups gluten free oats, the chai spice mix you made, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Mix until fully incorporated.
Pour oatmeal into prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until all the liquid has absorbed and the middle is firm to the touch.
Then, turn your oven to broil and bake another 5-7 minutes to crisp the edges and brown the top.
Let cool 5 or so minutes, then serve warm with coconut milk/coconut whip cream and toasted coconut flakes, or any other desired toppings. Best when fresh but leftovers will keep in the fridge for 3-5 days. Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees or for about a minute in the microwave.
Enjoy!
Notes
*Prep time does not include chill time for coconut milk if you're making the coconut whip.
Recipe by Peach and the Cobbler - REAL food + Holistic Health + Self Love at https://www.peachandthecobbler.com/coconut-chai-baked-oatmeal/