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Gingerbread Chai
by Bity · eightyrecipes.com
Iced chai with oat milk and a homemade molasses gingerbread syrup, finished with sweet, spiced oat milk foam.
Iced gingerbread chai in a tall glass with oat milk foam, a striped straw and gingerbread biscuits
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 drink
Calories 245 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 3 ounces chai concentrate (90 ml)
  • 8 ounces oat milk divided (240 ml)
  • 2 tbsp gingerbread syrup divided (see below)
  • ice

Gingerbread syrup

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (100 g)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
  • 3/4 cup water (180 ml)
  • 2 tbsp molasses
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • For the syrup, combine all of the ingredients in a medium saucepan.
  • Heat over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture comes to a simmer.
  • Remove from the heat and stir well.
  • Allow the syrup to cool.
    Four step photos: sugars and spices in a saucepan, the dark simmered syrup, oat milk with syrup and concentrate ready, then concentrate poured over ice
  • Fill your glass with ice.
  • Add the chai concentrate.
  • Add half of the milk.
  • Add 1 tbsp gingerbread syrup.
  • Add another tbsp of syrup to the remaining milk, and use a frother to foam the milk.
  • Pour over the top.
    Four step photos: oat milk poured over ice, stirred with a long spoon, milk frothed with a handheld frother, then foam layered on top
  • Enjoy.

Notes

Nutrition values are an estimate and include 2 tablespoons of syrup. The syrup makes about 10 drinks; store it in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks and shake before using. Let the syrup cool completely before adding it to the iced drink.
Nutrition
Calories 245 kcal
Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 0.5 g
Protein 3 g
Carbohydrates 47 g
Sugar 38 g
Sodium 130 mg
Nutrition is an estimate, calculated automatically.
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