Low Fat Chai Latte
Indulge in the warm, spiced flavors of this Low Fat Chai Latte, the perfect beverage for a cozy break. Crafted with black tea, aromatic spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves, and creamy low-fat milk, this guilt-free recipe delivers all the allure of your favorite café-style chai without the added calories. Sweetened naturally with honey or a low-calorie alternative, it’s a healthier twist on the classic that’s easy to make in just 15 minutes. With a frothy finish and a hint of vanilla, this low-fat chai latte is an inviting homemade treat that’s ideal for mornings, afternoons, or anytime you crave comfort in a cup.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces black tea bags
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 0.125 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon honey or low-calorie sweetener
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil over medium heat.
Add the black tea bags to the boiling water and let them steep for about 5 minutes.
Remove the tea bags and discard them.
Slowly stir in the low-fat milk, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, ground cloves, and vanilla extract.
Continue to heat the mixture over low heat, stirring occasionally, until it is hot but not boiling, about 5 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and add honey or low-calorie sweetener to taste.
Using a milk frother, handheld whisk, or blender, froth the chai mixture until frothy.
Pour the chai latte into two cups and serve immediately. Enjoy your comforting and low-fat chai latte!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
192 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.1 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 19 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 130 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.8 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.4 g | ||
| Protein | 8.2 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 326 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 26 mg | 1% | |
*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.
