Chai Oatmeal

Total Time: 6 mins Preparation Time: 6 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3/4 cup large flake oatmeal
• 1/8 teaspoon turmeric (original recipe called for 1/4 tsp....you decide)
• 1/8 teaspoon salt (1/4 tsp. in original)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice (original recipe called for ground cloves)
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon honey (i omit, but my daughter adds 1 package of equal after cooking for sweetness)
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• sometimes i add finely diced dried fruit, like apricots (optional) or cranberries (optional) or raisins (optional) or sometimes i add toasted chopped walnuts (optional) or almonds, after cooking depending on my mood and what is on hand (optional)

Recipe

• 1 combine oatmeal and flavourings in a deep, microwave safe bowl.
• 2 add milk and stir to combine.
• 3 cook on high power for 2 minutes, then stir.
• 4 continue cooking and stirring at one minute intervals until the oatmeal is as thick as you like.
• 5 top with favourite toppings. i like plain yogurt and a touch of maple syrup.