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chai pecan overnight oat parfaits
Lauren Eliza Eats

Chai Pecan Overnight Oat Parfaits

These chai pecan overnight oat parfaits are creamy, cozy, and layered with warm chai spice flavor. Made with chai-infused oats, creamy yogurt, and sweet maple chai pecans, this easy make-ahead breakfast is perfect for busy mornings or a comforting breakfast treat.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Refrigerating 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 13 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
Oatmeal
  • 1-2 cup milk of choice
  • 2 bags chai tea
  • 2 cup old-fashioned oats
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp cardamom
  • Pinch of cloves
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 Tbsp coconut sugar
Chai Pecans
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp cardamom
  • Pinch of cloves
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup

Method
 

  1. Warm the milk in a small saucepan or in the microwave until hot but not boiling. Adjust milk measurement based on how liquidy you like your oatmeal.
  2. Add the chai tea bags and let them steep for 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. Remove the tea bags and let the milk cool slightly.
  4. In a bowl or jar, combine the oats, vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom cloves, nutmeg, sugar, and salt.
  5. Pour in the chai-infused milk and stir well until everything is fully combined.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until thickened.
  7. In a small skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
  8. Add the chopped pecans, maple syrup, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and nutmeg.
  9. Stir for 2 to 3 minutes until the pecans are glossy and lightly toasted. Remove from heat and let cool.
  10. In mason jars, layer your chai overnight oats then chai pecans then vanilla Greek yogurt. Repeat and top with more chai pecans.
  11. Store in refrigerator and eat chilled. Eat within 4-5 days.