Chai-Spiced Coconut Milk with Ginger & Dates
A warming, frothy blend of coconut milk infused with chai spices, fresh ginger, and sweet dates. This dairy-free drink is soothing, anti-inflammatory, and luxuriously aromatic—served simply with a star anise garnish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 13.5 oz full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 1–2 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
- 4 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 whole star anise (plus extra for garnish)
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 pinches ground cardamom
- 1 pinch ground cloves
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine coconut milk, water, ginger, dates, star anise, cinnamon, vanilla, cardamom, and cloves.
- Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 5–10 minutes.
- Remove whole star anise.
- Carefully transfer the mixture to a high-speed blender.
- Blend for 1 minute until smooth and frothy.
- Pour into clean mugs and garnish with a single whole star anise per cup.
Notes
- Use high-speed blender for the creamiest texture.
- Adjust spice levels to taste—more cardamom or cloves for intensity.
- Remove the whole star anise before blending to avoid bitterness.
- Best served immediately while warm and frothy.
- For extra heat, increase ginger to 2 inches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 261
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg