Chai spiced slow cooker steel cut oats Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Quaker steel cut oats
- 1/4 cup chopped dates and golden raisins
- 1 cup brewed chai tea (room temperature)
- 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 90g | |
| Calories 260 | |
| Calories from Fat 1 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.09g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 428mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 70.3g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.0g | 13% |
| Sugars 65.18g | 43% |
| Protein 1.17g | 2% |
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