Thai Iced Tea Overnight Oats Recipe
Prep Time:
4 hours, 20 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 black tea bags
  • 3 cardamom pods
  • 1 star anise pod
  • 2 ¼ cups water
  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats
  • 5 tablespoons chia seeds
  • Pinch of salt
Directions
  1. Cut off any tags from the tea bags if applicable and place them in a medium saucepan with the cardamom pods and star anise pod.
  2. Pour the water into the pan, heat it on medium until it comes to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. You should have 2 cups of liquid at the end.
  3. Strain the tea into a large bowl.
  4. Add the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and turmeric and stir well. Set aside to cool for 15 to 20 minutes.
  5. Stir in the oats, chia seeds, and salt and mix well. Taste the mixture and add optional sugar or maple syrup to taste.
  6. Divide the mixture evenly into 3 to 4 individual glasses, jars, or containers.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving cold with optional toppings like coconut flakes, cinnamon, and sliced banana.