Chai Oatmeal

By cmschnettler

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 1 ⁄2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 ⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 ⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger (or to taste)
• 1 ⁄4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 ⁄8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 pinch black pepper, ground
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 1 cup raw rolled oats (thick \"old fashion\" style)
• 1 ⁄4 cup butter
• 1 ⁄4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons flax seed, ground
• raisins to taste (optional)
• 1 tablespoon honey ( (optional, or maple syrup)
• Milk (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium sized heavy saucepan over moderate heat, bring the water to a boil. Add the spices and reduce heat slightly.
Add the oatmeal, sea salt and butter. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add a small bit of water or milk, if needed, during the cooking process.
Remove from the heat and stir in the cream, flax and any of the sweet options. Pour on a bit of lowfat milk if you prefer.

Adjust spices as needed. For a quick spice fix, place 4 no-caffeine chai spice tea bags into the water to brew. Just remember to pull them out before adding the oats!