Sugar-Free Masala Chai
Indulge in the warm, aromatic embrace of Sugar-Free Masala Chai, a guilt-free twist on the classic Indian tea blend. This spiced tea combines bold black tea leaves with a medley of freshly crushed cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, black peppercorns, fennel seeds, and a touch of fresh ginger for an authentic depth of flavor. Creamy milk and a splash of vanilla extract add richness, while optional stevia or monk fruit sweetener keeps it naturally sugar-free. Perfect for cozy mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups, this easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it a nourishing and fragrant treat for any time of day. Serve piping hot and savor a cup of comfort without the calories!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Black tea leaves
- 1 inch Fresh ginger
- 4 pods Green cardamom pods
- 1 inch Cinnamon stick
- 4 whole Cloves
- 4 whole Black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds
- 1 cup Milk
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- to taste Stevia or monk fruit sweetener (optional)
Instructions
Peel and slice the fresh ginger into thin slices.
Crush the cardamom pods, cloves, and peppercorns slightly using a mortar and pestle to release their flavors.
In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
Add the sliced ginger, crushed cardamom, cloves, peppercorns, cinnamon stick, and fennel seeds to the boiling water. Allow it to simmer on medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until the water is infused with the aroma of the spices.
Add the black tea leaves to the saucepan and continue to simmer for another 2 minutes.
Pour in 1 cup of milk and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Allow it to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
If desired, add stevia or monk fruit sweetener to taste. Stir well until dissolved.
Strain the chai through a fine-mesh sieve into tea cups, discarding the solids.
Serve hot and enjoy your comforting cup of Sugar-Free Masala Chai.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
187 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.8 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 136 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.3 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.5 g | ||
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 438 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 580 mg | 12% | |
*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.
