For quite some time now, I’ve received numerous requests for me to recreate this yummy drink. Happily, here it is and it’s so simple and so good! If you’re not familiar with Starbucks Chai Latte, it’s black tea infused with wonderful spiced flavors like cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves. I think you’ll love my healthy home version. I made it sugar-free and dairy-free by using unsweetened vanilla almond milk and Truvia (stevia) to sweeten it. I based my Skinny Facts that way. It’s so versatile you can use non-fat or reduced-fat milk and add your favorite sweetener, such as honey. Each Skinny Chai Latte (sugar-free, dairy-free) has only 31 calories and 2 grams of fat.
Ingredients
- 2 Tazo Chai Organic (black tea) bags, see shopping tips
- 1½ cups boiling water
- ⅔ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk, non-fat milk, reduced-fat milk or your desired milk, see shopping tips
- 1 package Truvia (stevia) or your favorite sweetener
- Dash of ground cinnamon for topping
Instructions
- Steep 2 tea bags with boiling water in a 16 oz mug, for about 5 minutes.
- Warm milk in microwave or on stovetop. Add 2 tablespoons of warmed milk to tea. Mix in 1 package of Truvia or your favorite sweetener, if desired.
- To froth the remaining milk-If you have a hand frother use it. Froth warmed milk until fluffy. If you don’t have a frother, add the desired milk to a blender. Blend on high for about 30 seconds to make frothy. Pour milk on top of tea.
- Top tea with a dash of cinnamon and enjoy!
Notes
Makes 1 Skinny Chai Latte (16 ounces)
Food Facts
Most people don’t know this but to say chai tea is redundant…as chai literally means “tea” Prep Tips
If you don’t own a hand held electric milk frother, no worries. See the shopping tips below. Or add warmed milk to a blender. Blend on high for about 30 seconds. An electric milk frother is much better than a blender but the blender will make your milk a bit frothy. Shopping Tips
My favorite brand of black tea to make this latte is Tazo Chai Organic It’s sold in most supermarkets and Target. It’s best to use 2 tea bags to make it a stronger brew. If you can’t find this brand there are others such as Stash Chai Spice Black Tea. I used Blue Diamond unsweetened vanilla, almond coconut milk. Most supermarkets sell it in the refrigerated section where other milk is sold. I suggest you buy an inexpensive handheld electric milk frother. I use mine all the time. Not just for this latte but for all my coffee lattes. There are many brands to buy at Amazon, Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, and such. I bought mine on Amazon. It cost only $8.99. Here’s the link to the Bonsenkitchen Electric Milk Frother, Automatic Milk Foam Maker. https://amzn.to/2KTfPah WW Freestyle SmartPoints 1–Blue
WW SmartPoints 1– Green
WW Points Plus 1
Most people don’t know this but to say chai tea is redundant…as chai literally means “tea” Prep Tips
If you don’t own a hand held electric milk frother, no worries. See the shopping tips below. Or add warmed milk to a blender. Blend on high for about 30 seconds. An electric milk frother is much better than a blender but the blender will make your milk a bit frothy. Shopping Tips
My favorite brand of black tea to make this latte is Tazo Chai Organic It’s sold in most supermarkets and Target. It’s best to use 2 tea bags to make it a stronger brew. If you can’t find this brand there are others such as Stash Chai Spice Black Tea. I used Blue Diamond unsweetened vanilla, almond coconut milk. Most supermarkets sell it in the refrigerated section where other milk is sold. I suggest you buy an inexpensive handheld electric milk frother. I use mine all the time. Not just for this latte but for all my coffee lattes. There are many brands to buy at Amazon, Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, and such. I bought mine on Amazon. It cost only $8.99. Here’s the link to the Bonsenkitchen Electric Milk Frother, Automatic Milk Foam Maker. https://amzn.to/2KTfPah WW Freestyle SmartPoints 1–Blue
WW SmartPoints 1– Green
WW Points Plus 1
| SKINNY FACTS: for 1 Chai Latte (sugar-free, dairy-free)(16 oz) 31 calories, 2g fat, 1g sat. fat, 0mg chol, 1g protein, 1g carbs, 0g fiber, 79mg sod, 0 sugar |
| FACTS: for Starbucks Chai Latte w/ nonfat milk (16 oz) 240 calories, 4.5g fat, 2g sat. fat, 20mg chol, 8g prot, 45g carbs, 0g fiber, 115mg sod, 42g sugar |
Skinny Facts
Serving: 16ouncesCalories: 31kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 79mgBlue Smart Points: 1Green Smart Points: 1Plus Points: 1
Love chai tea my fave. I use the Bengal spice chai which is caffeine free!
I’m going to give that brand a try. Thanks Mary!
My best,
Nancy
Nancy: You can’t imagine how pleasantly surprised I was when I was checking my emails this morning and saw yours!!!!! If you were her, I’d hug your neck (along with making you a cup of this). I am so grateful
to you for all your knowledge, experiences and time you’ve devoted in creating your delicious recipes!! Since I have diabetes and use Stevia, it’s just so nice to know that I can trust your many recipes to be healthy and sugar-free. You and others may not realize it, but it is hard to find delicious and healthy foods/drinks that I can eat. I almost feel like a normal person – ha! Thanks, again, Nancy – you’re the GREATEST!! Debra/Jacksonville, FL
Yay Debra. I’m so glad this recipe will work for you along with many of my recipes! You are so sweet. Thanks for the kind words!
Wishing you all the best,
Nancy