Low Carb Chai Tea Latte
Warm, spiced, and wonderfully creamy, this Low Carb Chai Tea Latte is a guilt-free way to indulge in the cozy comfort of traditional chai without the sugar. Infused with the bold flavors of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and black peppercorns, this homemade latte is perfectly balanced with the richness of unsweetened almond and coconut milks. Sweetened naturally with erythritol or monk fruit, and enhanced by a hint of sugar-free vanilla, this keto-friendly recipe is quick to make and ideal for chilly mornings or relaxing evenings. Ready in just 20 minutes and serving two, it’s the ultimate low-carb take on a café classic, perfect for anyone looking to savor a healthy yet indulgent treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Water
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 2 Black tea bags
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cardamom
- 3 Whole cloves
- 4 Black peppercorns
- 0.5 teaspoons Sugar-free vanilla extract
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons Erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add the cinnamon stick, black tea bags, ground ginger, ground cardamom, whole cloves, and black peppercorns to the boiling water.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 7-10 minutes to allow the spices to infuse into the tea.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the tea into a bowl, discarding the solids.
Return the strained tea to the saucepan. Add the unsweetened almond milk and unsweetened coconut milk, stirring to combine.
Return the saucepan to the stovetop over low heat and gently warm the mixture for about 3-5 minutes, being careful not to bring to a boil.
Stir in the sugar-free vanilla extract and the erythritol or monk fruit sweetener until fully dissolved.
Taste and adjust the sweetness as per your preference, adding more sweetener if desired.
Pour the chai tea latte into mugs and enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
121 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.4 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 198 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 780 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 326 mg | 7% | |
*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.
