How to Make Chai Oatmeal Without a Kettle

I love Chai tea and created this version of Chai oatmeal that is made in the microwave. The whole breakfast takes about 5 minutes to create.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Measuring cup
• Quick cooking oatmeal
• Large soup bowl
• A handful of raisins
• Brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger and cardamon
• Microwave
• Milk

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   Check out all the features of the microwave and the wattage

   Measure out 1/2 cup of quick cooking oatmeal. Throw in a handful of raisins. The raisins can be left out if you don't like raisins. Craisins or nuts can be added instead. Measure out 1 cup of milk. Put into the microwave for 2 minutes. My microwave is 1000 watts so adjust the time accordingly. Watch so that it doesn't boil over.

2. 
    

   When the timer sets off, remove the dish of oatmeal from the microwave. Add the brown sugar to taste (about 1 tbsp. seems good). Add a good size tsp. of cinnamon, a one fourth to one half tsp of ginger and cardamon.

3. Check the consistency of the oatmeal when it the timer goes off. Bowl is hot so use a hotpad to remove from the microwave. If consistency is too thick add a bit of milk. If its not thick enough, let it sit for a couple of minutes as the oatmeal will thicken upon standing. ENJOY!

Tips & Warnings

• While your oatmeal is microwaving, get out the brown sugar and the spices that go into it.
• Get your tea or coffee and juice ready too.
• Make sure that your cooking bowl is microwave safe.
• Do not cook with the spoon in the bowl.

[Shamana]

on 12/2/2008 Its so yummy, specially on a chilly winter morning. Plus, its one of those stick to your ribs breakfast.

[blaquetweety64]

on 12/2/2008 Sounds good!!5*