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Homemade Chai Spice Mix is simple to make and perfect to have on hand for the fall months. Create a cup of caffeine-free chai tea, or mix the comforting spice blend into baked goods and desserts!
Homemade Chai Spice Mix
When signs of the fall season start to appear, I begin craving cooler days and nights sipping a soothing warm drink. My all-time favorite is this homemade Vanilla Chai (with or without the caffeine!).
It makes sense for chai to be my #1 hot drink, since my favorite spice has always been cinnamon (I now buy the large canister from big box stores!), and I am not AT ALL shy about generously sprinkling cinnamon onto various foods, like oatmeal, smoothies, cookies, my homemade yogurt, pancakes, French toast, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, sliced apples…I could go on and on! I also really enjoy cardamom, and have added it into my easy baked granola recipe because I love it so much.
In addition to cinnamon and cardamom, the other spices in this chai spice mix include: nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. (Some versions of chai will add black pepper, but I do not include it in this recipe.)
How to Make Homemade Chai Spice Mix
It’s super simple to make caffeine-free chai spice mix! All you need to do is mix together the spices in a small jar. These small hinged spice jars are so cute and the perfect size for spices; they’d even make a great gift idea if you’re thinking ahead to the holidays! 😉
Ingredients:
- Ground cinnamon
- Cardamom
- Allspice (or a mixture of nutmeg, ground cloves, and cinnamon)
- Ground ginger
How to Use Chai Spice Mix
After you have a jar of chai spice mix pre-made, it’s so fast and convenient to use! Here are some common uses:
- Hot drinks: chai tea, hot cocoa, etc.
- Baked goods: cookies, cakes, pies, pancakes, French toast
- Toppings: yogurt, ice cream, sliced fruit, vegetables!
- Smoothies and milkshakes
RELATED: Caffeine-Free Vanilla Chai
Servings: approximately 36
Homemade Chai Spice Mix is simple to make and perfect to have on hand for the fall months. Create a cup of caffeine-free chai tea, or mix the comforting spice blend into baked goods and desserts!
5 minPrep Time
5 minTotal Time
Save RecipeIngredients
- 1.5 tsp allspice (or 1/2 tsp each cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground cloves)
- 2 tsp cardamom
- 1 Tbsp ground ginger
- 4 Tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- For the mix, combine all spices in a small jar with a lid . Stir or shake gently to incorporate.
- Store in a dry place up to 3 months.
- To make one hot chai, stir 1/2 tsp chai spice mix into one mug of hot milk (be careful not to boil the milk). If desired, stir in maple syrup or other sweeter to taste. Enjoy!
Notes
Try this mix in my caffeine-free Vanilla Chai Latte or Chai Spiced Hot Cocoa! Chai spice mix is also delicious in cookies, smoothies, oatmeal, granola, pancakes, and more!
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