Low Carb Indian Milk Tea (Chai)

Indulge in the warm, spiced comfort of Low Carb Indian Milk Tea (Chai), a guilt-free twist on the classic beverage that’s perfect for keto and low-carb lifestyles. This recipe combines bold black tea with the aromatic trio of ground ginger, cinnamon, and crushed cardamom pods, balanced by creamy unsweetened almond milk and naturally sweetened with stevia or monk fruit. Ready in just 15 minutes, this chai skips the sugar and dairy without sacrificing the rich, authentic flavors of traditional masala chai. Serve it piping hot for a cozy, flavorful drink that’s as soothing as it is health-conscious.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons black tea leaves or tea bags
• 1 cups water
• 1 cups almond milk (unsweetened)
• 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 cardamom pods, crushed
• 2 cloves
• 1 tablespoons stevia or monk fruit sweetener

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, add 1 cup of water and bring it to a boil over medium heat.

Step 2

Once boiling, add 2 teaspoons of black tea leaves or 2 tea bags and reduce the heat to low.

Step 3

Add the spices: 0.5 teaspoon of ground ginger, 0.5 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 3 crushed cardamom pods, and 2 cloves.

Step 4

Let the spices and tea simmer for 3-4 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.

Step 5

Stir in 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk and bring the mixture back to a boil, then reduce the heat again and let it simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes.

Step 6

Add 1 tablespoon of stevia or monk fruit sweetener, adjusting the sweetness to taste.

Step 7

Strain the chai into cups to remove the tea leaves and spices.

Step 8

Serve hot, savoring the aromatic flavors of the low-carb Indian milk tea.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(495.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	66.9

Total Fat 3.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 192.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 9.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	0%
Total Sugars 0.4g
Protein 2.1g	0%

Vitamin D 100.0IU	0%
Calcium 531.3mg	0%
Iron 2.3mg	0%
Potassium 293.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.1%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 50.1%