Low Carb Masala Chai
Warm your senses with this aromatic and guilt-free Low Carb Masala Chai, a delightful twist on the traditional Indian spiced tea. Infused with bold and authentic flavors from whole cloves, cardamom pods, cinnamon, fresh ginger, and black peppercorns, this chai is as comforting as it is wholesome. Perfect for keto and low-carb lifestyles, it features unsweetened almond milk and a touch of erythritol or monk fruit sweetener, letting you enjoy its creamy sweetness without the sugar. With a quick 5-minute prep time and an easy stovetop simmer, this nourishing beverage is ready in just 15 minutes. Ideal for cozy mornings or calming evenings, this chai is not only flavorful but also a warming hug in a cup.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 4 whole cloves
- 4 green cardamom pods
- 1 inch cinnamon stick
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger
- 4 black peppercorns
- 2 black tea bags
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the water, whole cloves, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, and black peppercorns.
Peel the ginger and slice it into thin strips, then add it to the saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes to allow the spices to infuse the water.
Add the black tea bags to the saucepan and simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the tea to steep for another 2 to 3 minutes based on your desired strength.
Stir in the unsweetened almond milk and erythritol or monk fruit sweetener.
Return the saucepan to the heat and gently rewarm the chai over low heat without bringing it to a boil.
Strain the chai into cups to remove the spices and tea bags.
Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful, low-carb Masala Chai!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
123 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.1 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 189 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 590 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 470 mg | 10% | |
*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.
