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Welcoming 2018 with this warming Chai Cashew and Hemp Latte.

Chai Cashew and Hemp Latte | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest

New year, new warm and cozy drink, right?

I’m hoping you all had an amazing new year’s eve and day and are ready to hit the ground running with fresh (healthy) recipes this January! I can’t wait for what this year has in store.

PS. if you’re looking for inspiration for healthy eating this week, check out my meal planning post.

Speaking of New Year’s, did you guys have a fun NYE? I caught a bad cold, so I spent the night in, just hanging at home. We had a really bad cold run through the entire family over the past two weeks. Some got it worse than others, and I was one of the ones who got it worse. When I was a kid I would get horrible chest colds, but up until this week, I haven’t had one in years. Thankfully, I woke up Monday feeling better and I’m happy to be on the mend just in time to really start the New Year right!

Looking forward to all that is to come this year, and hoping to see some big goals come to fruition.

What are you guys looking forward to in 2018?

Chai Cashew and Hemp Latte | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest

Chai Cashew and Hemp Latte | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest

 

Right now, I am excited about this latte. I’ve literally been making it every single day, it’s so good.

I’ve decided that even though the holidays are now over (enter giant sad face…I love the holidays), we still need cozy recipes like this latte to get us through these cold winter days ahead. Normally, I’m much more of a hot chocolate kind of girl, but this year I’ve really grown to love lattes, especially any kind of Chai latte.

Not sure if you guys noticed, but 2017 was the year of all things chai for me. Hello to these Frosted Chai Snickerdoodle Snowmen, this Vanilla Chai Tea White Russian, this Chai Pumpkin Pie with Maple Whipped Cream, and these Mulled Apple Cider Chai French Crullers. So yeah, you see? A lot of chai, but that’s cool, right? I mean, who doesn’t love the flavors of chai tea in the winter time?

The. Best.

Anyway, with all the sicknesses that has been running through my family and just a general want/need for warm and cozy drinks, I created this superfood chai latte.

Here’s a quick break down of this chai latte’s health facts.

  • vegan
  • gluten free
  • contains double doses of cinnamon and ginger, which are proven cold fighters
  • has a serving of omega 3 rich hemp seeds, proven healthy fats
  • includes protein rich cashews
  • free of added sugars, only pure honey or maple for a touch of sweetness

I’d say as far as lattes go, this is a pretty dang healthy one, no?

Chai Cashew and Hemp Latte | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest

What I love most about this creamy chai latte is that it’s incredibly quick and easy to make and I don’t need anything fancy to make it either. Just some boiling water, a blender, and about fifteen or so minutes of time.

Simple as that.

The hemp seeds and cashews make the latte smooth and creamy, while the chai tea and vanilla add their warm and cozy flavors.

I’ve found myself making this mid-to late afternoon when I need something warm to sip on, or just a jolt of energy. It’s also incredibly soothing if you have a cold or sore throat. I instantly felt better after sipping this while my throat was sore from coughing up a storm the other day.

Also? If you’re feeling stressed, this will help! The spices in the chai tea and the creaminess of the drink instantly help to relax you.

Trust me.

Basically, what I’m saying is that this is a ‘cure anything and everything latte’. You should probably make it today, this first Tuesday of the New Year. We all need a nice way to ease back into life after the holidays, no January blues around here!

Chai Cashew and Hemp Latte | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest

Chai Cashew and Hemp Latte | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest

Creamy Chai and Hemp Latte

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 latte
Calories Per Serving: 157 kcal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Ingredients

Instructions

  • 1. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the tea bags, cover and steep for 10 minutes.
    2. In a high powder blender, combine the cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, honey, hemp seeds, cashews, and steeped tea. Blend on medium for 2 minutes, then blend on high for about 1 minute or until the drink is smooth and frothy. Pour into a mug. If desired, top with a sprinkle of cinnamon and hemp seeds. Enjoy!
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Chai Cashew and Hemp Latte | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest

And that foam on top? Homemade latte perfection.

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  1. 3 stars
    okay i made w milk and instant coffee instead of tea and water. tried the tea and water originally and found it to just be kinda bland. the blended mixture is super frothy w the cashew milk but didn’t do it for me.. i like my coffee/ tea sweet though. tried it again w instant coffee and milk and thought it was much better!

  2. This was so yummy! I love the richness and frothiness. I don’t have anything fancy at home to froth my hot beverages so I’m excited that I can do it in my blender. I didn’t have hemp seeds so I used chia instead. I’m not a fan of the flavor of chia seeds so I may put way less or not at all next time. But, it was still delicious. Looks just like something from a cafe. I even had cinnamon sticks on hand to garnish on top like in your picture. Looks super pretty and fancy! I will make this for my friends when they come over. Thank you for this lovely recipe! I love your blog!

  3. 5 stars
    Thank you, very good! First try, I had no hemp seeds so used some oats. It was good enough for me to try it again with the hemp seeds as intended. Way better! I hadn’t blended hemp seeds before, Mixed with the cashews, they make a lovely milk that is creamy and frothy but to me feels also light. In addition, the 2nd time I made it, I halved the honey, still was great.

  4. 5 stars
    This chai was fantastic!! I made a big batch and kept it warm in my crock pot. It didn’t stay frothy for long, but it was still a hit with all my coworkers. I made the recipe as is, with the one exception of using half oat milk and half water.

  5. 5 stars
    I just made this without hemp seeds (didn’t have any) and without honey and it was still sooo good! We will definitely be making this again. I’ve loved cooking and trying new recipes ever since I discovered you a few years ago. I have both of your cookbooks and we’ve loved everything we’ve tried. Keep up the good work!

  6. 5 stars
    Wow. Made this today and fell in love. Can you please do more lattes like this in the blender? Maybe a matcha for spring? This is unreal. Thank you

  7. 5 stars
    I hate to be the person who says “I made this recipe but CHANGED IT COMPLETELY” in the comments, but I like the principle of making nut milks from scratch and combining it with tea, so I used the same ratios but did two tablespoons of almonds and 1 of chia seeds instead of the hemp/cashews, and it turned out fantastic. I love the inclusion of spices and might go a little heavier on the ginger and add a little cinnamon next time, but this was a fantastic thing and I think you could make all sorts of combinations with this lovely recipe.