Low Fat Iced Chai
Cool down with this refreshing and flavorful *Low Fat Iced Chai*, a lighter twist on the classic spiced tea beverage that's perfect for warm days. This recipe combines the bold flavors of black tea with a fragrant blend of cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, star anise, and nutmeg, all simmered to create a rich, aromatic chai concentrate. Sweetened naturally with honey or agave syrup and balanced with skim milk, this guilt-free drink offers a creamy yet low-fat indulgence. Served over ice, it’s the ultimate drink for chai lovers seeking a healthier option without compromising on taste. Quick to prepare and loaded with warmth, spice, and cooling freshness, this iced chai is sure to become a new favorite in your beverage rotation. Perfect for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up or a leisurely sip on a sunny day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Black tea bags
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Skim milk
- 3 pieces Cardamom pods
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick
- 1 inch Fresh ginger
- 4 pieces Cloves
- 4 pieces Black peppercorns
- 1 piece Star anise
- 0.125 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Honey or agave syrup
- 1 cup Ice cubes
Instructions
Begin by slightly crushing the cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, and cloves to release their aroma using a mortar and pestle or the back of a spoon.
Peel and slice the fresh ginger into thin slices.
In a medium saucepan, combine the 2 cups of water with the cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, fresh ginger, cloves, black peppercorns, and star anise.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes to infuse the water with the spices.
Add the two black tea bags to the saucepan and let them simmer for an additional 3 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the mixture into a heatproof container to remove the spices and tea bags.
Add the ground nutmeg and vanilla extract to the strained tea mixture.
Stir in the honey or agave syrup until it dissolves completely.
Allow the tea mixture to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for about 20 minutes to chill.
When ready to serve, fill two glasses with ice cubes.
Pour 1/2 cup of skim milk into each glass, then top off with the chai concentrate.
Stir gently to combine, readjust sweetness if needed, and enjoy your refreshing low-fat iced chai.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
281 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.4 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 7 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 142 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.6 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.3 g | ||
| Protein | 10.4 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 477 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 668 mg | 14% | |
*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.
