Chai Tea Latte

Almond Milk Chai Tea Latte

On days when Ian and I are itching to get out of the house, but have nowhere to go, we usually end up in a quaint coffee shop sipping on a latte plotting about our next adventure. Recently, my drink of choice has been a chai tea latte. Yes, I know. I’m super late to the party on this one! I’ve heard people raving about chai tea lattes over the years, and now I finally understand the hype.

Almond Milk Chai Tea Latte

My love for these lattes have become so strong I’ve discovered how to make them at home! My first attempt involved multiple bags of chai tea and hot almond milk…sadly it was a fail! Since then I have discovered the Tazo Chai Tea Concentrate and it has made all the difference!

Almond Milk Chai Tea Latte

Seriously, the process is so simple I feel silly writing about it! All you need to do is mix equal parts concentrate with almond milk and heat on the stove or microwave. To add that foamy texture you get at a coffee shop, I whip my warm drink in a blender (I don’t own a fancy frother!) for a few seconds before I pour it into my cup. It’s a delicious way to start your day!

Almond Milk Chai Tea Latte

Homemade Almond Milk

Homemade Almond Milk

If you read my about me page you will know I grew up on a dairy farm. So why am I posting about almond milk?! I believe enjoying everything in moderation, so while I still love a good cheese board or a scoop of ice cream, I’ve been experimenting with non-dairy milk options to use in recipes.

Homemade Almond Milk

Store bought almond milk is a great option when crunched for time, but if you plan ahead, you can easily make it at home! Maybe it was just me, but I assumed it was difficult to make almond milk, so when it actually turned out I was proud of myself! So if you need a little ego boost, this recipe is for you!

Homemade Almond Milk

Homemade Almond Milk

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup raw almonds
  • 10 cups filtered water
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Recipe:

  1. Place the almonds in a bowl with 5 cups water. Seal and let soak overnight.
  2. Drain the nuts and place in a blender with 5 cups of water and salt. Blend until smooth.
  3. Over a new bowl, pour the mixture through a cheese cloth to strain out the nut pulp.
  4. Store the almond milk in the fridge.

Raspberry Yogurt Parfait

Raspberry Yogurt Parfait

First of all, can we take a second to appreciate how cute these mini parfaits look?! I know presentation isn’t everything, but it helps. Right?!

Okay, back to the serious stuff. I have been guilty of falling into a breakfast rut (a.k.a. eating a bowl of Smart Start every morning…) Need-less-to-say, it was time for me to change things up.

Raspberry Yogurt Parfait

Ian loves eating yogurt in the morning, but I often find it a little too bland for my liking. I decided to add a bit of granola and raspberries too see if it would spice things up, and boy was I surprised! I know yogurt parfaits are not groundbreaking, but here’s a little reminder that they exist just in case you need breakfast inspiration!

Raspberry Yogurt Parfait

Bonus Tip: Make your yogurt parfait in a mason jar so they are easily portable!