I call this one the lazy person’s oatmeal. One of my most favorite things about baking is that the oven does all the work for me. Just combine a few ingredients, set a timer, then like magic it’s ready. After such a busy holiday, I can use all of the lazy cooking I can get. This tea baked oatmeal recipe is the perfect breakfast meal.
I was in a berry mood so I used the frozen berry mix I add to my protein shakes and it came out perfect! There are lots of other options to choose from, such as:
- Bananas
- Cherries
- Chocolate
- Raspberries
- Coconut
- Blueberries
- Almonds
- Strawberries
To get the taste of tea infused into the oatmeal, I infused the butter with tea bags using a double boiler. If you’re unsure about how to do that, read the full post here. Tea adds a unique nuance that makes boring recipes exciting and fun. I used chamomile tea but literally any tea can be used so get creative!
Let the oven do the work for you and squeeze some relaxation in. New year, new you, or something… 🙂
TEA BAKED OATMEAL RECIPE
Ingredients
- 3 cups of old fashioned oats
- 2 1/2 cups of whole milk
- 3 cups of frozen berries
- 1/2 cup of maple syrup
- 4 tablespoons of infused tea butter
- 2 eggs, beaten lightly
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 1 1/5 teaspoons of baking powder
- A pinch of salt
Directions
- Grease a square (I used 9″x9″) baking dish then set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Using a double boiler, melt the butter then remove from heat. Steep 3 tea bags for 5 minutes then discard the bags.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the dry ingredients then add the wet ingredients. Mix well until consistently moistened. Add the berries.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the oats become a light golden brown.
- Enjoy!