Chai-Spiced Hot Chocolate

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Origins of Chai

Masala chai is a creamy, spiced tea that’s most popular in India but is now enjoyed around the world. The spices used vary depending on the recipe, but common ones include cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and ginger.

Our chai-spiced hot chocolate takes inspiration from the warming, sweet, and spicy flavors of masala chai and puts a chocolaty twist on it! For a more authentic recipe and to learn more about this delicious Indian tea, see this video from Bhavna’s Kitchen.

How to Make Chai-Spiced Hot Chocolate

First, let’s get clear on the essentials: creaminess, chocolaty-ness, sweetness, and spiciness.

Then it’s time to blend before we taste and adjust. Love cinnamon the most? Add a pinch more. Sweet tooth? Us too! Add another date! After adjusting based on your personal preferences, simply warm the hot chocolate on the stovetop and it’s ready to serve.

We hope you LOVE this chai-spiced hot chocolate! It’s:

Creamy
Warming
Chocolaty
Spice-infused
Easy to make
& Perfect for the holidays!

Enjoy it as a cozy morning beverage or afternoon pick-me-up, or pair it with your favorite holiday cookies for a festive weekend treat.

Chai-Spiced Hot Chocolate

Creamy hot chocolate infused with chai spices! A warming, dairy-free beverage perfect for the holiday season and beyond. Just 8 ingredients and 10 minutes required!

Prep Time:

5 minutes

Cook Time:

5 minutes

Total Time:

10 minutes

Servings:

2 (Mugs)

Course:

Beverage

Cuisine:

Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Indian-Inspired, Vegan

Freezer Friendly:

No

Does it keep? 3-4 Days

Ingredients

Ingredients

1. 1 cup canned light coconut milk (choose a smooth, creamy brand // we like Whole Foods 365 brand // or sub other dairy-free milk)
2. 1 cup water (replace with more dairy-free milk if not using canned coconut milk)
3. 2 Tbsp cocoa powder (or cacao powder)
4. 3-4 large medjool dates, pitted
5. 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
6. 1-1 ½ tsp ground ginger
7. 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
8. 1/8 tsp ground cardamom
9. 1 pinch sea salt
10. 1 pinch black pepper (optional)
11. 1 pinch ground nutmeg (optional)
12. 1 pinch ground cloves (optional)

FOR SERVING optional

Ingredients

1. Coconut whipped cream
2. Marshmallows (vegan-friendly as needed)

Instructions

Cooking method

1. Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender (starting with the lesser amounts where ranges are provided) and blend on high until creamy and smooth with no visible pieces of dates remaining — about 1 minute. Taste and adjust, adding another date or two for sweetness if preferred.
2. Transfer the mixture to a small saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until steamy and warmed through. This takes about 3-5 minutes.
3. Serve warm garnished with coconut whipped cream or marshmallows (both optional). Leftovers keep in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Notes

*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with the lesser amount of dates and without optional ingredients.

Nutrition (1 of 2 servings)

Serving: 1mugCalories: 200Carbohydrates: 33.9gProtein: 1.8gFat: 8.8gSaturated Fat: 7.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 38mgPotassium: 344mgFiber: 5.5gSugar: 26.2g<Vitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.3mg