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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. 5 stars
    Oh my goodness! This was absolutely fantastic and your pictures are gorgeous! I made this and thought it was just so comforting, like a hug in a cup!

    I normally drink chai in the morning (as an Indian, I think it’s a law lol) so I made my chai as I normally do with black loose leaf tea, cardamom, a tea spice blend, and grated ginger. I let it boil for a minute and then blended it with the cashews and hemp seeds.

    I’m trying to transition to a more vegan diet, and this is such a great way to avoid the only milk I have in the mornings. If my dad gets a whiff I’m trying to give him something healthy, he will avoid it (the adults in my family are 90% children lol) but he really liked this chai latte! Thank you for this recipe and idea!

  2. 5 stars
    I love this drink! I was thinking that it would be amazing if you can create a hot chocolate version of it 🙂

  3. I love your blog and have been looking forward to your Healthy January! I would love it if you’d post some recipes that are Whole30 friendly.

  4. Hey Tieghan,
    I absolutely love this chai tea latte and think it would be perfect with breakfast tomorrow. 🙂 I agree that chai is wonderful and really like the cozy (but healthy!) recipes. I think those are the best (this latte included ?). Maybe a creamy chai and date dessert would be good? Or a moroccan chicken dish (similar to your Moroccan chicken with pomegranate rice and cinnamon)?
    I’m sorry you weren’t feeling well and there’s been a cold going around. Hopefully you’re feeling better now and no one else gets sick! Maybe that will get everyone more excited for healthy January and starting the new year all healthy and cozy.
    I hope you’re able to rest and I’m looking forward to tomorrows post. 🙂

    1. So glad you’re liking this! It is perfect for breakfast. Creamy chai date dessert sounds so amazing… YUM! I am starting to feel better, thank you for asking! I hope your New Year if off to a great start!

  5. This looks so cozy and healthy which is just the feel of january! Can’t wait to see what you have in store for 2018 but I’m sure it will be no shy of amazing!

  6. I’m a huge chai fan Tieghan, so I’ll be giving this a go for sure! So sorry y’all got sick over the holidays. Hope everyone’s on the mend soon! Happy 2018! Looking for greatness from HBH this year!!

  7. What is your favorite chai tea bag? They are not all the same. Can’t wait to make this drink….its sooo cold here. Thank you.

    1. I agree tea bags are not the same since they add different amounts of each spice. “O Organics” has a nice blend. If you have an Indian store nearby, you can get the “Masala” or spiced tea bags as well. They also have a “Tea Plus” blend of spices which are the same spices in the teabag to add additional flavor 🙂

  8. 5 stars
    It sure looks yummy. I just need some chai tea bag
    Lots of sickness going around. Glad you are better.

    How is your new barn doing along? Would love to see more pics and hear about it.

    Happy 2018.