Low Fat Iced Chai

Cool off with a luscious yet guilt-free twist on a classic with this Low Fat Iced Chai recipe. Packed with bold, aromatic spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and star anise, this refreshing beverage brings the cozy flavors of traditional chai tea to your iced drink repertoire without the heavy cream or high-calorie sweeteners. Infused with freshly brewed black tea and a touch of vanilla, then lightly sweetened with honey or agave, this low-fat version swaps in skim milk for a creamy finish that doesn’t compromise on taste. Perfect as a summer pick-me-up or an afternoon indulgence, this easy-to-make recipe is a delightful blend of warmth and chill in every sip. Ready in just 20 minutes with a short chill time, it’s the ultimate refreshing treat for tea lovers who crave a lighter option.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Black tea bags
• 2 cups Water
• 1 cup Skim milk
• 3 pieces Cardamom pods
• 1 piece Cinnamon stick
• 1 inch Fresh ginger
• 4 pieces Cloves
• 4 pieces Black peppercorns
• 1 piece Star anise
• 0.125 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Honey or agave syrup
• 1 cup Ice cubes

Directions

Step 1

Begin by slightly crushing the cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, and cloves to release their aroma using a mortar and pestle or the back of a spoon.

Step 2

Peel and slice the fresh ginger into thin slices.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, combine the 2 cups of water with the cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, fresh ginger, cloves, black peppercorns, and star anise.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes to infuse the water with the spices.

Step 5

Add the two black tea bags to the saucepan and let them simmer for an additional 3 minutes.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the mixture into a heatproof container to remove the spices and tea bags.

Step 7

Add the ground nutmeg and vanilla extract to the strained tea mixture.

Step 8

Stir in the honey or agave syrup until it dissolves completely.

Step 9

Allow the tea mixture to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for about 20 minutes to chill.

Step 10

When ready to serve, fill two glasses with ice cubes.

Step 11

Pour 1/2 cup of skim milk into each glass, then top off with the chai concentrate.

Step 12

Stir gently to combine, readjust sweetness if needed, and enjoy your refreshing low-fat iced chai.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1041.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	281.2

Total Fat 2.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 7.3mg	0%
Sodium 142.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 60.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.8g	0%
Total Sugars 47.3g
Protein 10.4g	0%

Vitamin D 107.4IU	0%
Calcium 477.3mg	0%
Iron 3.5mg	0%
Potassium 667.5mg	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: 7.1%

Protein: 13.6%

Carbs: 79.3%