This Apple Chai Latte has the perfect amount of spice and sweetness of apple to warm you up. It's healthy, delicious and will be ready in 15 minutes. Who says drinks can't be comforting?
I love tea. Basically, I love all kinds of tea with green tea being my absolute favorite. But chai comes in at a close second.
I don't drink coffee at all (not for health reasons, I despise the taste and smell of it) but you will frequently see me sipping on a nice cup of hot tea. And most times it's in my absolute favorite Teavana travel mug.
Seriously, most of my local friends who see me at school pick up or my kids' games, I am always carrying this mug.
Back to this latte… since I always drink plain tea (meaning no lemon, honey or sugar etc.) I thought I would branch out a bit and try to make a seasonal latte. Why not?
I bought apple cider from Trader Joe's that is delicious! Just check the ingredients that there is no added sugar, it's totally unnecessary and sweet enough on its own.
If you are looking for a fun cozy cocktail then my Spiked Apple Cider is for you! Or if you just want another warm and comforting drink you can make my Eggnog Latte, Chamomile Latte or this Low Carb Bulletproof Hot Chocolate.
My Chocolate Peppermint Muffins, Cranberry Biscotti and Blueberry Scones would also be yummy with this latte!
Also, my cookbooks are both on sale now and would make a great gift! The Everything Wheat Free Diet Cookbook and The Greek Yogurt Cookbook are both the lowest prices I have seen!
Why You Should Make This Apple Chai Latte
So many of the lattes and drinks sold at coffee shops are loaded with so much unnecessary sugar and additives. The chai lattes from Starbucks contain anywhere from 260-350 calories per drink, depending on all the ingredients added.
In my opinion, I would rather eat a delicious omelet or chicken meal than drink all of those calories, but that's just me.
I don't buy lattes from starbucks or other coffee places. If I do splurge and buy something, it's always a plain green tea. This way it's cheaper and I know what's in there.
I don't want all of the extra unnecessary ingredients and I don't want to spend $6 for a drink. Unless it's a glass of wine or cocktail of course.
This Apple Chai Latte is way healthier and less calories and fat than those you can buy in a store. It is made with all wholesome, clean ingredients that you can feel good about drinking.
The truth is that this delicious drink is only 50 calories per serving. That's a huge difference.
Besides how much healthier this latte is then store bought varieties, this can be ready in just 15 minutes. You can have this cozy, delicious latte in no time at all.
Recipe Ingredients for This Apple Chai Latte
- Chai tea bag - You can use whatever tea you'd like, but this one is my favorite. It's organic, non-GMO and easy to find in most grocery stores.
- Apple cider - I like to buy apple cider from the farmer's market by me. It's always fresh and made with local apples and incredibly delicious.
- Almond milk - I used unsweetened almond milk to make sure there were no added sugars and unnecessary ingredients in there.
Recipe FAQ's and Expert Tips
Yes, of course. I have doubled and even tripled this recipe several times. You can easily do this by going to recipe card below and click on where it says servings and adjust it to the amount you'd like.
A latte can be reheated in a microwave or on the stove as long as it hasn't been left at room temperature long enough for the milk to spoil. Don't reheat to the point of boiling.
Yes! I have made it before and it's delicious. Instead of the apple cider I add two tablespoons of 100% pure pumpkin puree.
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Apple Chai Latte
Ingredients
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 chai tea bag
- ⅓ cup apple cider
- ½ cup almond milk or milk of choice
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon allspice
- cinnamon stick or additional cinnamon for topping
Instructions
- Add boiling water to tea bag in a large mug. Allow to steep for 5 minutes.
- White tea is steeping, place apple cider, almond milk, cinnamon and allspice in a medium saucepan over low heat while continuing to stir.
- Remove from heat for a few minutes while stirring well.
- Add heated milk mixture to mug and serve with a cinnamon stick or additional cinnamon for topping.
Jamie
The perfect drink for fall! So warm and cozy!
Lauren Kelly
I agree, Jamie!
Erin
This is such a cozy and delicious drink! I'll be making it again this month!
Lauren Kelly
Thanks so much, Erin!
Anna
I never thought to add apple cider to a latte but now I am obsessed! This is so delicious! It will be my drink this fall for sure!
Lauren Kelly
So happy you like it, thanks so much!
Jessica Burgess
It snowed here today and I wanted something warm and something other than coffee. This was the absolute perfect fit. Thank you!!
Lauren Kelly
Perfect for a snowy day!
Valentina
I LOVE this homemade apple chai latte! It is so easy to make and so delicious!
Lauren Kelly
Yay! So happy you like it!
Lily
I needed a delicious and comforting drink to enjoy with my book this evening and this apple chai latte was perfect, I love the flavor!!
Beth
Wow! This just screams fall, so excited to start making fall recipes again! My daughter and I are excited to make this again! Definitely one of our favorite drinks!
Krystle
Apple and chai go so good together! My new favorite fall sipper!
Karissa+|+Sweet+as+a+Cookie
Wish I had a huge cup of this right now. It looks perfect!
Ann from Sumptuous Spoonfuls
Lauren I love the apple twist on this! I'm a total chai fanatic and must definitely try this. Thank you my friend for the amazing recipe 🙂
Thalia @ butter and brioche
I love chai latte but have never made one with the flavourings of apple before - I don't know why I haven't thought of doing so, apple and spices are a classic and delicious flavour combination! I must recreate your recipe, thanks for sharing it!
Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic
I'm also a non-coffee drinker. I much prefer chai tea, and always with a splash of milk. I look forward to trying it with a bit of cider!
Carla
It's not often I have chai tea, and now I want to try it with apple cider.
Ann
Looks divine!
The+Food+Hunter
warm inside and out