Homemade Spicy Oatmeal Recipe (Masala Oats)

This incredible spicy oatmeal tastes almost exactly like Kheer, an Indian spiced pudding, but it’s filling, healthy and balanced – the perfect breakfast.

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INGREDIENTS

Step-by-step instructions!

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Cook the oats with the water in the microwave for 2 minutes.

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Stir in the saffron, flax seed, and almonds. The heat of the creamy oats will help melt the saffron until it’s fully combined.

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Add the rest of the spices (salt, cardamom, nutmeg, sugar/honey/agave) and stir to combine.

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Stir in the milk until the oatmeal is the consistency you like.

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Use rolled oats, not quick oats, for the best texture.

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