Low Carb Dirty Chai Latte
Experience the perfect blend of bold coffee and warming spices with this Low Carb Dirty Chai Latte, a keto-friendly twist on a café favorite. Combining robust chai tea, a smooth shot of espresso, and creamy unsweetened almond milk, this recipe is infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom for a rich and comforting flavor profile. Sweetened with a low-carb option such as stevia or erythritol and finished with a touch of vanilla, this latte is both indulgent and guilt-free. With just 15 minutes from start to finish, it's an easy and satisfying option for low-carb coffee lovers looking for a cozy beverage at home. Perfect for mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups, this drink delivers all the taste without breaking your carb goals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 bags Chai tea bags
- 1 cup Water
- 1 shot Espresso shot
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cardamom
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Low-carb sweetener (such as stevia or erythritol)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil.
Remove the saucepan from heat and add the 2 chai tea bags, letting them steep for 5 minutes.
While the tea is steeping, prepare a shot of espresso using your espresso machine or preferred method.
In another saucepan over medium heat, add 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk along with cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom.
Whisk the almond milk gently until frothy and warm, but do not bring to a boil.
Once the tea has finished steeping, remove the tea bags and add the brewed tea to the almond milk mixture.
Mix in the prepared espresso shot with the chai almond milk mixture.
Stir in the vanilla extract and your low-carb sweetener of choice, adjusting for sweetness if necessary.
Pour into a large mug and sprinkle a little additional cinnamon on top if desired before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
52 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.1 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 154 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.2 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 452 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 154 mg | 3% | |
*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.
