Masala Chai literally means ‘mixed-spice tea’ in Hindi. It refers to an aromatic Indian flavor mix of warming spices including cardamom, ginger, cloves, cinnamon and vanilla. Chai spices will soothe your digestion, clear out your sinuses and warm up your body from the inside out. They will also boost your immune system and help to rejuvenate your skin. Enough reasons to enjoy this Creamy Chai Latte!
Creamy Chai Latte
SERVES: 1 person
EQUIPMENT: coffee grinder, small glass jar, blender
INGREDIENTS:
Chai Spice (makes about ¼ cup)
2 ½ teaspoons of cinnamon
2 ½ teaspoons of ginger powder
2 teaspoons of ground cardamom
1 ½ teaspoon of ground cloves
1 ½ teaspoon of ground coriander seeds
1 teaspoon of ground star anise
½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon of white pepper
Creamy Chai Latte
1 cup of almond milk (or other non-dairy milk of your choice)
½ cup of green tea
2 medium frozen bananas
3 small soft dates, pitted and roughly chopped
½ teaspoon of chia seeds
¼ teaspoon of chai spice
1/8 teaspoon of vanilla powder
2 large pinches of Himalayan crystal salt or sea salt (optional, for flavor balance)
DIRECTIONS:
Chai Spice
- Grind your spices into fine flour with a coffee grinder or dry Vitamix vessel.
- Combine cinnamon, ginger powder, cardamom, cloves, coriander, star anise, nutmeg and white pepper into a small glass jar.
- Seal it and shake well until all herbs are well combined.
- This Chai Spice blend will stay fresh for several months if you store it in an airtight container in a cool dark place.
Creamy Chai Latte
- Combine almond milk, green tea, frozen banana, dates, chia seeds, chai spice, vanilla powder and salt in the blender. Blend until smooth.
- Garnish with extra chai spice and/or cinnamon buckwheat granola crumble.
JULIE’S TIPS & TRICKS:
- This Creamy Chai Latte will stay fresh for at least 2 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Want to try this creamy shake with a different flavor? Replace the chai spice blend with pumpkin pie spice, apple pie spice or just plain cinnamon to taste.
Now I would love to hear from you! What is your absolute favorite milkshake flavor? I would love to create a raw vegan version for you, so please let me know by leaving a comment down below.
