Keto Iced Chai
Indulge in the creamy, spiced delight of Keto Iced Chai—a refreshing, low-carb twist on a classic favorite. This easy-to-make recipe combines robust black tea with an aromatic blend of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, star anise, and fresh ginger for an authentic chai experience. Sweetened with stevia or monk fruit and enriched with unsweetened almond milk, it delivers bold flavors while staying keto-friendly. Perfect for warm afternoons, this iced beverage takes just 15 minutes to prepare and is served over ice for a cool, invigorating treat. Whether you're following a keto lifestyle or simply craving a healthier chai option, this recipe is sure to satisfy.
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Ingredients
- 2 units Black tea bags
- 1 unit Cinnamon stick
- 3 units Whole cloves
- 3 units Cardamom pods
- 1 unit Star anise
- 1 inch piece, sliced Fresh ginger
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Stevia or monk fruit sweetener
- 1 cup Ice cubes
Directions
Step 1
In a small saucepan, combine the water, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, star anise, and fresh ginger. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
Step 2
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and allow the spices to simmer for 5 minutes to extract their flavors.
Step 3
Remove the saucepan from heat and add the black tea bags. Let the tea steep in the spiced water for another 3-5 minutes, depending on your preferred tea strength.
Step 4
Strain the tea into a pitcher, discarding the whole spices and tea bags.
Step 5
Add the almond milk, vanilla extract, and sweetener of choice to the strained tea. Stir until well combined.
Step 6
Fill two glasses with ice cubes, and pour the keto chai mixture evenly into the glasses over the ice.
Step 7
Garnish with an additional cinnamon stick or a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (993.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 86.5 |
| Total Fat 4.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 165.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 9.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.8g | |
| Protein 2.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 87.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 515.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 234.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories