A hearty, nourishing meal creates a pleasant start to a cold winter morning. This warming oatmeal has become one of our family go-to recipes. It prepares very quickly using pre-batched chai & most ingredients are common kitchen staples.

The unique undertone of spice from the chai comes through & is delightful. To round out the flavor, diced apples + honey pair to offer the perfect level of sweet, which the kids enjoy.

A big thank you to Alison Elley with ER Organic Solutions for creating this simple + delicious recipe!

Ingredients: 

1/3 c. organic gluten free sprouted oatmeal

3/4 c. prepared (liquid) Mindfully Made Slow Cook Chai 

1 Tbsp diced organic Fuji apple

1 Tbsp chopped & toasted pecans (or your favorite nut)

1/8 tsp organic ground Ceylon cinnamon

1/8 tsp organic pure vanilla extract

1 tsp Mindfully Made Elderberry Spiced Honey (or raw, local honey)

1 large pinch Himalayan Salt

Directions:

1. Prepare Slow Cook Chai following package instructions. (brew up to 3 days prior, storing in refrigerator)

2. In a pot, bring Slow Cook Chai liquid & pinch of salt to a boil. Add oats, reduce to a simmer.

3. Cook covered for 5-8 minutes or follow time on oatmeal packaging, stirring occasionally. 

4. While the oatmeal is cooking, dice apples & pecans. 

5. Toast pecans in oven at 350 degrees for 5 mins or on the stovetop medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir & watch closely so they don’t burn!

6. After oatmeal is cooked, place in a bowl & stir in cinnamon, vanilla, & small pinch of salt.  Add diced apples, toasted pecans & honey. 

7. Optional: stir in your favorite milk of choice. 

Note: Feel free to add more Ceylon cinnamon if you like a stronger cinnamon taste.

Enjoy! - Carol B. :)