Eggnog Chai Latte | Hot Pan Kitchen - GF, Paleo & Whole30 Recipes (2024)

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Can you have a chai tea latte on Whole30? ›

This Paleo and Whole30 Chai Spice Latte combines all the flavors of chai tea with freshly brewed coffee and a touch of creamy coconut milk to start your day off right. Sprinkle it with cinnamon for an extra little kick and a drool-worthy pic. Dairy free and vegan. <3.

If you've ever grated fresh nutmeg over top of your rum and eggnog – you shouldn't be surprised to learn that chai tea is a delicious addition to eggnog. The spicy quality of the tea enriches the eggnog and I've paired it here with the usual dark rum but added in Marsala, a fortified sweet wine from Sicily.

An Argument for Aging

Aging your eggnog for even a short time does wonders for its taste and texture. The distinct flavors of egg, cream, and liquor meld together even after just a day or two in the fridge, making a smoother, more balanced cup of nog.

Though diet sodas and sugary beverages are off-limits on the Whole30 diet, you can drink water, herbal teas, coffee, and any other liquids that don't contain any sugar or artificial sweeteners. Fruit juice, when 100% pure, is also acceptable on occasion.

Are nutpods Whole30 Approved®? Our almond + coconut unsweetened creamers and Classic Creamy Cold Brew are Whole30 Approved®! Since oats and sweeteners are not approved ingredients, nutpods sweetened creamers, oat creamers, Barista Oatmilks, and Vanilla Caramel Creamy Cold Brew are not Whole30 Approved®.

Eggnog may not be considered a "health food," but the drink does have some nutritional benefits including certain vitamins and protein. Traditional eggnog is also high in sugar and fat, and for that reason, it's best to drink in moderation as a dessert.

And with the recommended serving size a paltry half a cup, eggnog is easy to over-indulge. High in fat and sugar, a single serving contains one-third of the fat Americans should eat daily.

While brandy is the most traditional alcohol to pair with eggnog, according to traditional recipes, you can also use a mixture of dark rum and Cognac. If you like your eggnog with more of a kick you can also add bourbon, but we recommend sticking to rum and Cognac to preserve the 'nog's flavors.

Sugar's addictive properties have been studied, and ice cream mix used to make eggnog contains its fair share, both from the milk sugar lactose and from added sugars.

The Food and Drug Administration suggests consuming commercial eggnog within three to five days of opening a carton, and you should drink homemade eggnog within two to four days of making. If you're unsure whether eggnog has gone off, give it a whiff, and check for these signs: lumpy texture. spoiled milk smell.

Why do Americans love eggnog? ›

The drink's wintry spices, and the preference for serving it hot, made nog a Yuletide mainstay. As milk, eggs, sugar and rum became more affordable and abundant, eggnog became accessible to everyday Americans.

Drinking a chai latte every day can be part of a balanced diet, but it's important to consider its sugar and calorie content. If made mindfully, with controlled sugar and healthier ingredients, a daily chai latte could offer beneficial compounds from the tea and spices.

Made from tea leaves and natural botanicals, both caffeinated and herbal tea is Whole30 approved. However, you must drink it completely unsweetened and without dairy to stay compliant.

The Chai Tea Concentrate is made with a very strong black tea, infused with spices such as cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, vanilla, star anise, black peppercorns, and cloves and it usually contains added sugar.

Does Chai Latte Have Caffeine? Because Chai latte contains tea leaves, as well as a delicious mix of spices, it does contain caffeine. The exact amount depends on the proportion of tea leaves to spices used in the recipe and how long the tea is left to brew.