Dirty Chai Oatmeal

I wish coffee shops would stop bastardizing chai.

You know what I mean. You know exactly what I mean. The standard coffee shop version of chai tea comes in powdered form and is full of sugar. It gives me absolutely no control over ingredients. With other drink selections, I can request soy milk or only one pump of flavor. With chai tea, I'm stuck with the powdered sugarfest.

Thus, I rarely order it. Instead, I try to recreate it in my oatmeal. :) In case you're not familiar with a dirty chai, it's basically chai with a shot of espresso. This is how my friend Tiffany often ordered it, and I would always have a sip or two. Mmmmm.

Dirty Chai Oatmeal

by The Oatmeal Artist

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 5 min

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Ingredients (serves 1)

• 2/3 cup strong brewed coffee (I used cold press!)
• 1/3 cup milk of choice
• 1/2 cup rolled oats (I use Country Choice Organic)
• 1/2 a ripe banana
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp cardamom (I didn't have this, so I made it without)
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• pinch of ground cloves
• pinch of nutmeg
• pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Bring coffee and milk to a boil, add oats, and reduce heat to medium.
2. Mash up banana and add to the oatmeal. Stir.
3. Once more of the liquid has absorbed, add vanilla extract, spices, and salt.
4. If you'd like to add any extra ingredients (coconut oil, nuts), do so now.
5. When you're pleased with the consistency of the oatmeal, transfer to a bowl. Serve with another splash of your milk of choice (and/or more coffee) and any other additional toppings (shredded coconut, nuts, chocolate chips, etc.).

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