Cold weather and hot drinks that satisfy your senses, that is the warmth of the cup held in your hands, the smell of exotic spices and taste makes this Hot Chai Milk Recipe the perfect pairing as an afternoon hi protein snack or an evening catching up on Netflix…

Hot Chai Milk 

Ingredients

1 cup 2% milk or sub. plain, unsweetened almond milk

½ tsp. ground cinnamon

3 black peppercorns

3 cardomon pods

1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg

1 packet stevia or Splendid

½ tsp. real vanilla

3 orange peels (you can skip if you don’t have)

Directions:
Heat in sauce pan on low heat and allow to simmer for 5 to 10 minutes to allow spices bloom. Pour into mug and enjoy! 

**This recipe multiplies and easily stores for 3-4 days

**If you are lactose intolerant, substitute Lactaid Milk 

Nutrition Facts

Cow's Milk, 2% fat

Amount Per 1 cup (246 g)

Calories 124

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4.9 g 7%

Saturated fat 3.1 g     15%

Polyunsaturated fat 0.2 g      

Monounsaturated fat 1.4 g   

Trans fat 0.2 g

Cholesterol 20 mg      6%

Sodium 116 mg          4%

Potassium 344 mg      9%

Total Carbohydrate 12 g         4%

Sugar 12 g      

Protein 8 g      16%

Vitamin A        5%      

Calcium           29%    

Vitamin B-6    5%

Vitamin B-12  21%    

Magnesium     6%

 

Nutrition Facts

Almond Milk, Unsweetened Plain

Amount Per 1 cup (246 g)

Calories 40                 

% Daily Value

Total Fat 3.5g 5%

Saturated Fat 1g         5%

Trans Fat 0g   

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g      

Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g    

Total Carbohydrate 1g            0%

Dietary Fiber 1g          4%

Sugars 0g       

Cholesterol 0mg         0%

Sodium 120mg           5%

Potassium 170mg       5%

Protein 1g       0%

Vitamin A        10%

Calcium           45%

Iron      4%

Vitamin D        25%

Vitamin E        50%

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 2%

Phosphorus     2%

Magnesium     4%

Copper 2%

Manganese     6%