Skinny Chai Tea
Warm your soul with a comforting cup of Skinny Chai Tea, a light and guilt-free twist on the classic spiced beverage. Crafted with a vibrant blend of black tea, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves, this aromatic drink is enhanced with unsweetened almond milk and a touch of vanilla for a silky-smooth finish. Sweetened with stevia or your favorite low-calorie alternative, this chai is perfect for those seeking a healthy, low-calorie option without compromising on flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy recipe is ideal for a cozy morning ritual or an afternoon pick-me-up. Serve it piping hot, and revel in the warm, spiced aromas that make every sip a delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Water
- 0.5 cups Unsweetened almond milk (or any low-calorie milk alternative)
- 2 pieces Black tea bags
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 0.125 teaspoons Ground cardamom
- 0.125 teaspoons Ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoons Granulated stevia or your preferred low-calorie sweetener
Instructions
In a small saucepan, bring 1.5 cups of water to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Once the water begins to boil, add the black tea bags, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves.
Reduce the heat to low and let the tea steep for 5 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse.
Remove the tea bags and strain the tea (if necessary) to remove any larger spice particles.
Stir in the almond milk and increase the heat slightly to warm the mixture. Do not allow it to boil.
Add the vanilla extract and sweetener, stirring well to combine.
Taste and adjust sweetness or spice levels as desired.
Pour the tea into two cups and serve immediately while hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
21 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 97 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.3 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 250 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 89 mg | 2% | |
*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.
