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I’m feelin’ the blues tonight.  My favorite show, Desperate Housewives, ended tonight, forever.  I’ve been watching this show for 8 years so I feel a sense of loss if you will. chai spiced oatmeal

I mean let’s face it, aside from REALITY TV, there aren’t that many great shows on television these days.  Sex and the City is gone, Friends is gone, Everybody Loves Raymond is gone, even OPRAH is gone!  It SUCKS!!!chai spiced oatmeal
Desperate Housewives was the only show I was hanging on to and now even that’s gone.  So yes, I’m feeling the blues tonight.  chai spiced oatmeal
But I’m glad ABC is making it up to me by premiering a new season of The Bachelorette tomorrow night.  I CAN’T WAIT!  chai spiced oatmeal
So to help pacify myself today, I spiced things up a bit in my kitchen by making Chai Spiced Oatmeal, ya know, by using chai spices like cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, fennel seeds, and ginger.  chai spiced oatmeal
I then topped my oatmeal with some almonds, or cashews would taste amazing as well.chai spiced oatmeal
And then I sort of did a bad thing by adding Trader Joe’s Speculoos Cookie Butter, I mean, it isn’t exactly healthy and I’m going through Desperate Housewives detox, hence I needed a little cheer me up.  chai spiced oatmeal
Seriously though, the flavors of the cookie butter echo the flavors of the oatmeal.  It’s truly a match made in heaven!chai spiced oatmeal

NUTRITION
: Oats help reduce cholesterol and are a good source of protein and fiber.  Almonds help lower cholesterol and are an excellent source of Vitamin E.  Coconut Milk is vegan and the brand (So Delicious) I used contains no cholesterol and is a good source of Vitamins D & B12.



INGREDIENTS:

  • Old-Fashioned Oats – 1/3 cup
  • So Delicious’ Original Organic Coconut Milk – 1/2 cup
  • Water – 1/2 cup
  • Vanilla Extract – 1/2 tsp
  • Cardamom – 2 green pods
  • Clove – 1
  • Ground Cinnamon – 1/4 tsp  (you can also use 1/2 a stick of cinnamon) 
  • Fennel Seeds – 1/4 tsp
  • Ginger Powder – just a pinch  (you can also use a small piece of fresh ginger)
  • Almonds – 1 or 2 tbsp slivered
  • Trader Joe’s Speculoos Cookie Butter – 1 small scoop (use in moderation… not healthy)


DIRECTIONS
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1. Start by heating a small pot on low-medium heat.  Add oats, water, and coconut milk.  The Coconut Milk brand I used –So Delicious –  is rich and creamy with no cholesterol and only 80 calories per cup. chai spiced oatmeal 001

2. Add vanilla extract.  Stir. chai spiced oatmeal 002
3. While the oatmeal heats up, get your spices together.  You’ll need cardamom, clove, ground cinnamon, fennel seeds, and ginger powder.chai spiced oatmeal 004
4. Split the cardamom open and discard the green part.chai spiced oatmeal 007
5. Check on the oatmeal and add all your spices.  chai spiced oatmeal 010
6. Including the cinnamon and ginger powders.  Stir.chai spiced oatmeal 012
7. Once the oatmeal comes starts steaming, turn off the stove.  chai spiced oatmeal 014
8. Pour into a fancy bowl.chai spiced oatmeal 015
9. Top with almonds.chai spiced oatmeal 017
10. Top with cookie butter, or even almond butter would be delicious.  chai spiced oatmeal
11. Watch how the cookie butter slowly melts into the oatmeal.  SO GOOD!chai spiced oatmeal 018


TELL ME: Are you a fan of Desperate Housewives?  Did you enjoy the finale or not?  Thoughts?  Would love to hear!


Hi, I'm Nisha!

I'm a foodie who is passionate about healthy-ish living and mindful eating. You'll find a bit of everything here. I use mostly organic real ingredients and incorporate seasonal produce in my cooking. I believe food is medicine.


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31 Comments

  1. Mmmmm… this looks really good. I love the Chai spices in it. It looks very warm and inviting.