Diabetic Chai Tea
Warm, comforting, and perfectly spiced, this Diabetic Chai Tea is a guilt-free twist on the classic Indian beverage. Bursting with the aromatic flavors of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves, this recipe offers a naturally sugar-free option that's perfect for managing blood sugar levels without sacrificing taste. A splash of creamy unsweetened almond milk adds a silky texture, while a hint of stevia or monk fruit sweetener provides just the right touch of sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this chai tea is a soothing drink for cozy mornings or relaxing evenings. Whether you're following a diabetic-friendly diet or simply looking for a healthier spin on your favorite chai, this recipe is sure to become your go-to cup of comfort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 4 Cardamom pods (lightly crushed)
- 3 Cloves
- 1 inch Fresh ginger (thinly sliced)
- 2 Black tea bags
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon Stevia or monk fruit sweetener
- 1 pinch Ground black pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
Add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, sliced ginger, and a pinch of ground black pepper to the water. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 5 minutes to release the spices' flavors.
Add the black tea bags to the saucepan and simmer for another 2-3 minutes, depending on your desired tea strength.
Stir in 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk and heat for an additional 2 minutes, ensuring the mixture does not boil.
Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the tea into cups using a fine mesh sieve to remove the spices and tea bags.
Sweeten each cup with 1/2 teaspoon of stevia or monk fruit sweetener, or adjust to taste.
Serve hot and enjoy this diabetic-friendly chai tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
93 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.4 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 183 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.3 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 551 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 251 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
