It’s no secret that I love a good DIY spice mix and this healthy, homemade chai spice mix may have taken my obsession to a whole new level!
If you’re looking for a fun, festive homemade gift to share with family, foodie friends or even just your fine self, or you simply want to save a few $$ not buying expensive, fancy lattes this Christmas then look no further friend, I have you covered!
All natural, quick and easy, healthy, homemade Chai spice mix for everyone!!!!
Made with just a handful of pantry staples that I bet you have on hand already and comes together in one bowl (or jar or even just a ziplock bag) in a matter of seconds!
So simple but the end result is nothing short of divine!
This healthy, homemade chai spice mix brings together all those heart and belly warming tastes and smells that come to mind when I think of the holidays.
No matter the time of year, the smell alone is enough to transport me to another time and another place where the air is crisp, the mountains are capped with snow and everything just seems to sparkle.
Don’t you just love the way food, both taste and smell, has the ability to magically transport you to another time and another place and bring back the most incredible memories and feelings that are just so strong, it’s as though you could reach out and hug them?!
Well that’s what this spice mix does for me?!
I don’t know what it is about this combination of spices (think cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg and cloves ) just makes my heart and soul all kinds of happy.
The smell alone has me feeling all of those warm, fuzzy feels!
It’s deep and earthy, subtly sweet and perfectly spiced!
It’s like a little jar of happiness!
One taste and I know you will be as in love with it as I am.
Trust me, once you have your deliciously simple, perfectly spiced, magical jar of chai ready, your kitchen smells like heaven and you’re feeling all of those warm and fuzzy feels you’re going to want to sprinkle that stuff on alll of the things!!!!
And so you should!
Use it as you would any store-bought chai blend, mix with milk or water to make yourself a fancy little latte (hot or iced) add it to a smoothies, spice up your fave cookies, or pancakes, or waffles, or banana bread . . . honestly the ways you can use it a limited only by your imagination so dream big my friend . . . epic, un-parralled deliciousness await!
🌟 Sugar-Free 🌟 Caffeine Free 🌟Dairy free 🌟 Gluten Free 🌟 Vegan 🌟 Keto & 🌟 Paleo Friendly 🌟
6 ingredients, 2 minutes in the making . . .
From my heart to yours, let the festive fun begin!
Make it. Eat it. Love, love, love it!
Healthy, Homemade Chai Spice Mix {Sugar Free – Caffeine Free – Dairy Free}
Makes approx 1/2 cup of heaven scented, purely magical, healthy, homemade chai spice mix
Ingredients –
4 Tablespoons of ground cinnamon
3 Tablespoons of ground ginger
4 teaspoons of Cardamom
1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon of ground cloves
1/4-1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper (depending on how spicy you like it)
Method –
1 – Place all ingredients into a small bowl or glass jar (or even just a zip lock bag would work) and stir (or shake) to combine.
2 – Store in a sealed, air tight container (or ziplock bag). Should keep well for up to 3 months.
Enjoy xo
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Question of the day –
What’s your favorite, warm and fuzzy food related, holiday flavor, scent or memory?
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Do it, do it You know you want to 🙂
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