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Protein Pumpkin Chai Latte
4.6 from 10 votes

Protein Pumpkin Chai Latte

This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 12
Calories: 186 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups almond milk unsweetened vanilla
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin 60 grams, puree
  • 2 gram scoops whey protein powder Cellucor Cinnamon Swirl flavor
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup (1/2 oz)
  • 2 tea bags Chai tea spiced
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 dash nutmeg
  • 1 dash cloves
Optional Coconut Whipped Cream
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk solids (see note below for directions)
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 dash cinnamon

Instructions

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  1. Heat water in small pan (or in microwave-safe dish) until almost boiling.  Remove from heat and add tea bags.  Brew for 5-6 minutes, then remove bags, squeezing any extra water from them before discarding.
  2. Add almond milk, pumpkin puree, whey protein, maple syrup, and spices to a blender or shaker and shake/blend until smooth.  Pour mixture into chai tea, whisking continuously, and return to medium heat.
  3. If making the coconut whipped cream: While pumpkin chai latte is heating, whisk together coconut whipped cream ingredients and set aside in refrigerator until ready to use.
  4. Once pumpkin chai latte reaches desired temperature, pour into two serving mugs.  If any clumps developed while heating, pour through a strainer into the serving mugs (this shouldn't happen if you blended it well first).
  5. Spoon coconut whipped cream on top of latte, if desired.  Sprinkle with cinnamon and/or nutmeg before serving.

Notes

  • The coconut whipped cream is not included in the nutrition info in case you prefer to use a dairy-based whipped cream.  To get the coconut milk solids the recipe calls for, refrigerate a can of full fat coconut milk overnight (Thai Kitchen Organic works really well).  When ready to use, turn the can upside down and open from the bottom.  Pour off the clear-ish liquid and you'll be left with coconut milk solids.

Nutrition Information

Calories 186kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 4g (6%) Cholesterol 35mg (12%) Sodium 302mg (13%) Potassium 118mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories 186

% Daily Value*

Calories 186kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 4g 6%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 302mg 13%
Potassium 118mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 10g 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.