Friday, December 19, 2008

Chai Tea Latte Mix - from Melissa Palmer

Melissa Palmer wrote: I just made this recipe this weekend. It was a hit on a COLD day!



Chai Tea Latte Mix

1c dry milk powder
**Sammi's Best Soy Milk Powder is a great vegan option!

3 c sugar or Splenda for a sugar free version - fewer calories!
**Better yet - use maple sugar instead of white sugar or Stevia instead of Splenda. Stevia is a natural sweetener with zero calories - a much better option than chemical based sugar substitutes. Note: Stevia is much sweeter than sugar, so you will need to adjust your recipe to suit your preferred level of sweet.

1 1/2c unsweetened instant tea

2c vanilla powdered nondairy creamer

4 t ground ginger

4 t cinnamon

2 t cardamom (Melissa and I discovered that the tea is just as yummy when omitting this expensive spice)

2 t ground cloves

1/2 t white pepper

2 t nutmeg



In a food processor combine all dry ingredients. Cover and process until powdery. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Mix 1-3 Tbsp of powder with warm milk, water, or both.
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Nutritional Info. (limited) -- When using sugar (instead of Splenda), Neste instant tea, generic non-fat dry milk powder, and original (not vanilla) Carnation coffee creamer, and mixed with hot water:

0 g. fiber, 67 calories, and 1/2g. fat. For all of you Weight Watcher people out there - that is a one point (nearly two point) treat!

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