Eggnog Chai Latte | Hot Pan Kitchen - GF, Paleo & Whole30 Recipes (2024)

FAQs

Can you have a chai tea latte on Whole30? ›

This Paleo and Whole30 Chai Spice Latte combines all the flavors of chai tea with freshly brewed coffee and a touch of creamy coconut milk to start your day off right. Sprinkle it with cinnamon for an extra little kick and a drool-worthy pic. Dairy free and vegan. <3.

If you've ever grated fresh nutmeg over top of your rum and eggnog – you shouldn't be surprised to learn that chai tea is a delicious addition to eggnog. The spicy quality of the tea enriches the eggnog and I've paired it here with the usual dark rum but added in Marsala, a fortified sweet wine from Sicily.

An Argument for Aging

Aging your eggnog for even a short time does wonders for its taste and texture. The distinct flavors of egg, cream, and liquor meld together even after just a day or two in the fridge, making a smoother, more balanced cup of nog.

Made from tea leaves and natural botanicals, both caffeinated and herbal tea is Whole30 approved. However, you must drink it completely unsweetened and without dairy to stay compliant.

Yes! Some almond milks are whole30 friendly. Not all of them are, as many have added sugar and non-Whole30 compliant ingredients.

Eggnog may not be considered a "health food," but the drink does have some nutritional benefits including certain vitamins and protein. Traditional eggnog is also high in sugar and fat, and for that reason, it's best to drink in moderation as a dessert.

As someone who has never tried eggnog (and refused to do so), I decided to try these options. The Chobani Oat Nog has a very sweet flavor to it. It is thick but it is not as thick as you would think it would be. This Nog does not have an egg taste to it at all, as it is made from, as the name suggests, oat milk.

While brandy is the most traditional alcohol to pair with eggnog, according to traditional recipes, you can also use a mixture of dark rum and Cognac. If you like your eggnog with more of a kick you can also add bourbon, but we recommend sticking to rum and Cognac to preserve the 'nog's flavors.

Use pasteurized eggs for eggnog

Eggnog may be safely made at home by using whole, liquid or pasteurized eggs. Pasteurized eggs are found next to regular eggs at the store. Egg substitutes can also be used. These products have also been pasteurized.

Sugar's addictive properties have been studied, and ice cream mix used to make eggnog contains its fair share, both from the milk sugar lactose and from added sugars.

Why do Americans love eggnog? ›

The drink's wintry spices, and the preference for serving it hot, made nog a Yuletide mainstay. As milk, eggs, sugar and rum became more affordable and abundant, eggnog became accessible to everyday Americans. Today, people around the world enjoy it, often putting regional spins on the recipe.

While oat milk offers numerous nutritional benefits and has gained popularity as a non-dairy alternative, it is not considered compliant with the Whole30 diet due to its inclusion of grains. However, there are alternative non-dairy milks available that adhere to the principles of the program.

The chai latte is hot, milky, fragrant, gently spicy, and popular in cafés everywhere. However, despite the fact that it's served in coffee shops and named after the latte, it actually contains no coffee whatsoever. Chai is one of the world's oldest tea-based drinks.

How Does Chai Tea Compare to Coffee? Both tea and coffee are traditional morning drinks with the ability to wake you up. But even a strong cup of chai tea has less caffeine than coffee. A typical cup of black chai tea has around 60 milligrams of caffeine, while eight ounces of coffee has 120.

Studies have shown that many of the spices found in chai may help to increase metabolism, and therefore help to lose weight. For example, black pepper contains a compound known as piperine, which studies have shown have the potential to increase the metabolic rate of resting muscle fibres.