Low Fat Chai Latte
Indulge in the warming spices and creamy indulgence of this Low Fat Chai Latte, a lighter take on the classic café favorite that's both health-conscious and full of flavor. Perfect for cozy mornings or an afternoon pick-me-up, this recipe combines black tea with aromatic spices like cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves, all infused into a base of velvety low-fat milk. A touch of vanilla and a drizzle of honey or your preferred low-calorie sweetener add just the right amount of sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this chai latte is easy to make at home and delivers all the comforting flavors you love without the extra calories. Serve it frothy and steaming hot for a guilt-free treat that's rich in flavor and perfect for two!
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Ingredients
- 2 pieces black tea bags
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 0.125 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon honey or low-calorie sweetener
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the black tea bags to the boiling water and let them steep for about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Remove the tea bags and discard them.
Step 4
Slowly stir in the low-fat milk, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, ground cloves, and vanilla extract.
Step 5
Continue to heat the mixture over low heat, stirring occasionally, until it is hot but not boiling, about 5 minutes.
Step 6
Remove the saucepan from the heat and add honey or low-calorie sweetener to taste.
Step 7
Using a milk frother, handheld whisk, or blender, froth the chai mixture until frothy.
Step 8
Pour the chai latte into two cups and serve immediately. Enjoy your comforting and low-fat chai latte!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (507.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 192.2 |
| Total Fat 5.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 3.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 19.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 129.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 29.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 28.4g | |
| Protein 8.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 100.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 326.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 26.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories