Description
Indulge in the rich, aromatic experience of Chai Hot Chocolate, a delightful fusion of spices and luscious chocolate that warms your soul. This comforting drink combines the classic flavors of chai with smooth dark chocolate, creating a creamy treat perfect for cozy nights or festive gatherings. With a homemade chai syrup that elevates each sip, this recipe is quick to prepare—ready in just 10 minutes. Customize it with whipped cream and spices for an extra touch of indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 4 chai tea bags
- 1 cup cane sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup almond milk
- 4–6 squares dark chocolate, chopped
- 1–2 tbsp chai syrup
- 1 tbsp cacao powder
- ¼–½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- Small pinch sea salt
- Optional: whipped cream and chai spice
Instructions
- Prepare the Chai Syrup: Boil water in a saucepan, steep chai tea bags, dissolve sugar, stir in vanilla extract, and remove from heat.
- Make the Hot Chocolate Mixture: In another saucepan, combine almond milk, dark chocolate, and cacao powder over medium-low heat until melted. Stir in chai syrup and other flavorings.
- Serve: Pour into mugs, topping with whipped cream and chai spice if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Beverage
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug (approximately 250ml)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg