Iced Apple Crisp Non-Dairy Cream Chai Latte
A delightful drink that combines warm apple and chai flavors with a refreshing twist, perfect for warm days and non-dairy enthusiasts.
Ingredients
For the Apple Brown Sugar Syrup
- ½ cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- ⅓ cup apple juice Or apple juice concentrate from the frozen can.
- 2 sticks cinnamon sticks Or 1 tsp packed ground cinnamon.
- a pinch salt
For the Latte
- 3 tbsp full fat coconut milk or barista-style extra creamy oat milk Or non-dairy heavy cream of choice.
- 1 tbsp Apple Brown Sugar Syrup See recipe above.
- 1-2 tbsp soy milk Or oat milk, to thin as needed.
- ½ cup chai tea concentrate If vegan, Starbucks boxed version contains honey.
- ½-¾ cup oat milk Or milk of choice.
- 1 handful ice
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
Make the Syrup
- In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, apple juice, cinnamon sticks, and a pinch of salt.
- Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool.
Make the Latte
- In a tall glass, combine the chai tea concentrate, coconut milk (or oat milk), and vanilla extract.
- Add the cooled Apple Brown Sugar Syrup and stir well.
- If the mixture is too thick, add soy milk or oat milk, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Fill the glass with ice and top it off with more oat milk.
- Stir gently and enjoy!
Notes
Serve garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a cinnamon stick for extra flavor. Adjust the sweetness to your preference.