Medjool Date, Apricot and Almond Chai Oatmeal Breakfast Squares

Prep Time:

15 min

Cook Time:

40 min

Servings:

16 squares

The warming flavours of chai are baked right into these squares. Serve them right out of the oven or pack up a square to enjoy mid-morning or as an afternoon pick-me-up at work.

Ingredients

2 cups Quaker^® Quick Cook Steel Cut Oats
1/2 cup chopped Medjool dates
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup chopped almonds
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
2 cups vanilla almond milk
2 eggs
2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled

How to make it

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease 8-inch (20 cm) square baking dish.
In large bowl, mix together oats, dates, apricots, almonds, brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, salt and pepper. In separate bowl, whisk together almond milk, eggs and butter; stir into oats mixture.
Pour into prepared baking dish; bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until mixture is set. Remove from oven; let cool for a few minutes. Cut into squares.
Tip: These bars can also be refrigerated and served cold.

Featured Recipes

Name: Medjool Date, Apricot and Almond Chai Oatmeal Breakfast Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 cups Quaker® Quick Cook Steel Cut Oats1/2 cup chopped Medjool dates1/2 cup chopped dried apricots1/4 cup chopped almonds1/4 cup brown sugar1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh gingerroot1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper2 cups vanilla almond milk2 eggs2 tablespoons butter; melted and cooled