This dreary, cold January weather has got me craving all the hot drinks. I love a good warm beverage, but the thing I don’t like is that a lot of them are loaded with sugar and calories. Since I try not to drink my calories, this poses a problem – a problem which I undertook to solve with a skinny version of a popular winter drink. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the Skinny Vanilla Chai Latte.
Now, you’re not drinking water, so there are some calories. My best estimate is about 180 calories for a two cup (grande sized) serving, which I feel like is an acceptable amount when measured against the comfort drinking it brings on a cold afternoon. The other thing I do with this latte is use honey instead of sugar. I love the way the extra rich flavor of honey complements the vanilla and the spices in the tea so much better than plain old sugar. But if you are in the mood for a sweeter drink, definitely check out this Almond White Hot Chocolate.
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My favorite brand of tea to use for this is Bigelow Vanilla Chai Black Tea. They offer the perfect balance of flavor and affordability, plus I love that they are a family owned company. And their barcode game is seriously on point. It’s all in the details, am I right?
Now, I’m sure it will shock none of you to learn that my favorite time to enjoy a Skinny Vanilla Chai Latte is while I’m reading a good book, so I decided to go the extra mile and also give you a few winter reading suggestions to complement your hot beverage. Some of my best cold weather recommendations are:
Reading People: How Seeing the World through the Lens of Personality Changes Everything
The Huntress of Thornbeck Forest
Stay warm, my friends!
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 bags vanilla chai black tea
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp cloves
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- Dash of cinnamon for garnish
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In a small saucepan, heat almond milk over medium heat until steaming hot. Remove from heat and add tea bags. Allow tea to steep for 4-5 minutes, then remove and whisk in remaining ingredients. Pour into a mug and garnish with a dash of cinnamon.
***Edit*** Since I published this recipe I learned a trick to make this latte even smoother - put the spices in first thing while the tea steeps and then strain the whole thing through a coffee filter to remove the spices.
This weather totally makes me want to whip up delicious warm drinks too. I love chai so will have to give this a go!
Hope you enjoy it!
I’m with you about the Bigelow Vanilla Chai Black Tea. I have a box on my counter right now! I’ll be making this as soon! I would love to settle down with a mug of this and a book!
It’s the best!
This is a great recipe! I will try making it this weekend!
Hope you enjoy!
My best friend would love this. I don’t drink tea or coffee, but even I am tempted. YUM!
Maybe you should try it! You might be a tea drinker deep inside 😉
I love chai lattes and one of the reasons I don’t drink it is because of the calories! But this skinny version I definitely need to make!!
Lauren
I rarely drink anything but water for the same reason, which is why I wanted to make skinny version 🙂 Hope you enjoy it!
Mmmm! This sounds so delicious! Thanks for the easy recipe. I just might have to curl up with a book and whip up this Skinny Vanilla Chai Latte today. It’s freezing!
That sounds like an excellent plan to me!
Also, I wanted to thank you for joining #WanderingWedndesday! 🙂
My pleasure, thanks for hosting!
This looks really yummy! We are big fans of chai so will have to give this a go #wanderingwednesday
Thanks!
A drink that’s not coffee…finally!!! This sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing on Friday Frenzy!
You’re welcome, hope you enjoy!
Yay for a skinny latte recipe 🙂 Thanks for linking up at Friday Frenzy Link Party! Pinned!!
Thanks!
Mmmmmmm Yummy! Pinned it! Thanks for sharing to the Friday Frenzy!
Amazing!!!! Tastes even better than Starbucks ❤️
Wow, thanks!