If you don’t normally sweeten your tea, this recipe is perfect for you without sweetener. But if you need a little sweetness, feel free to add 2 to 4 tablespoons of Swerve confectioners’-style sweetener or a few drops of stevia. Adjust the sweetness to your liking before freezing. During freezing, the tea and spices may separate, giving you a punch of concentrated flavor (that I love!) at the tops of your pops.
Vanilla beans are a great way to load up on phytonutrients on a ketogenic diet. The seeds also provide an amazing flavor! I always keep a large, tightly sealed pack in my fridge for additions to desserts.
Ingredients
- 3 chai tea bags
- 2 cups boiling water
- ½ cup unsweetened, unflavored cashew milk, homemade or store-bought (or full-fat coconut milk for nut-free)
- 4 tablespoons Swerve confectioners’-style sweetener or equivalent amount of liquid or powdered sweetener (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise (optional)
Special Equipment
How to Make It
- Place the teabags in the boiling water and allow to steep for 3 minutes. Remove the teabags. Stir in the cashew milk, sweetener (if using), cinnamon, and vanilla seeds (if using). Allow to cool to room temperature.
- Pour into ice pop molds and freeze until set, about 3 hours. Store in the freezer for up to 1 month.
| Nutrition Facts |
Serving Size 1 |
Nutritional Value Per Serving | Calories 42 kcal Calories from Fat: 36 kcal |
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% Daily Value*
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| Total Fat 4 g 11% |
Trans Fat 0.0 g |
carbohydrates 1 g 1% |
Dietary Fiber 0.2 g 1% |
Protein 0.4 g 1% |
* Above mentioned %DVs (Percent Daily Values) are based on 2,000 calorie food intake.
DVs (Daily values) may be vary depending upon individuals daily calorie needs. Above nutritional values are estimates and should only be used as a guide for approximation. They are not allfoodchef.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average weight of 194 lbs. and ages of 19 to 50 years. |