5 from 42 votes
Chai Spiced Coconut Milk
Chai Spiced Coconut Milk is a warm, creamy beverage made by simmering coconut milk and water with fresh ginger, Medjool dates, star anise, and a blend of aromatic spices including cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and vanilla. The mixture is blended to a smooth consistency and served garnished with star anise. The drink offers a rich, spiced sweetness balanced by ginger's warmth and fragrant chai spices.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
521 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 13.5 oz coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 1-2 inch ginger peeled and roughly chopped (depending how spicy you like it, fresh, piece
- 4 Medjool dates pitted
- 1 star anise
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2 pinches cardamom
- 1 pinch cloves
- star anise extra whole, for garnish
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a pot on medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Use a spoon to remove the whole star anise. Pour the remaining ingredients into a high-powered blender and blend for one minute, or until smooth.
- Serve in mugs and garnish with extra whole star anise.
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Notes
- Use fresh ginger and Medjool dates to ensure vibrant spiced and sweet notes in the drink.
- For serving, choose mugs that retain heat and enhance the presentation of this warm spiced coconut milk.
Nutrition Information
Calories
521kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
36g
(180%)
Sodium
33mg
(1%)
Potassium
755mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
32g
(64%)
Vitamin A
70IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1.9mg
(2%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
6.9mg
(38%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 521
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 521kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 36g | 180% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 755mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 70IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 6.9mg | 38% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.