Whole30 Almond Milk Chai Latte
Warm, comforting, and packed with aromatic spices, this Whole30 Almond Milk Chai Latte is the perfect beverage for those embracing a clean eating lifestyle. Crafted with unsweetened almond milk and infused with a vibrant medley of warming spices—think cinnamon, cardamom, and star anise—this wholesome drink delivers all the indulgence without any added sugar or dairy. Black tea bags provide a subtle caffeine boost, while pure vanilla extract adds a touch of natural sweetness to round out the flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, this paleo-friendly chai latte is ideal for cozy mornings or relaxing evenings. Plus, it's completely Whole30 compliant, making it a guilt-free treat you'll want on repeat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 5 units whole cloves
- 1 unit cinnamon stick
- 4 units whole black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 3 units cardamom pods
- 1 unit whole star anise
- 2 units black tea bags
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, add the unsweetened almond milk, whole cloves, cinnamon stick, whole black peppercorns, freshly grated ginger, cardamom pods, and whole star anise.
Place the saucepan on the stove over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and let the spices infuse in the almond milk for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the black tea bags to the saucepan and let them steep for 3-4 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
Remove the saucepan from heat and carefully strain the mixture into a bowl or another saucepan using a fine-mesh sieve to remove the spices and tea bags.
Stir in the pure vanilla extract into the strained chai latte.
Pour the warm chai latte into mugs and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
115 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.9 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 300 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.8 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 901 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 259 mg | 6% | |
*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.
