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This frozen gingerbread chai tea is the perfect way to start thinking about fall, even when it’s still super hot outside!
Around the middle of August every year, I always get autumn fever. It is one of my favorite seasons of the year, a slight second to Christmas 🙂
Fall is so comforting, full of amazing smells everywhere you go. Not only does nature smell amazing, but all the autumn flavors in the kitchen smell heavenly too! The minute I took a bite of these Enjoy Life Foods gingerbread spice cookies, I was transported to a beautiful fall day! And they smelled delicious.
These gingerbread cookies are certified gluten-free, and free-from the top 8 most common food allergens (wheat, dairy, soy, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, fish and shellfish). They are also verified Non-GMO, certified Kosher & Halal, and are made with no artificial ingredients.
So, they are the perfect healthy, allergy-friendly option!
Chai tea (check out this list for more fun fall inspired teas) is another favorite thing of mine for the fall season. I wanted to combine the two with a fun recipe that could be enjoyed now even with the summer heat.
Frozen Gingerbread Chai Tea
- 8 oz boiling water
- 2 chai tea bags
- 2 Enjoy Life gingerbread cookies
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 2 tbsp sweetener (more or less to taste, I used stevia)**
- Ice
- Steep the tea bags in the boiling water for 5 minutes.
- Allow tea to cool to room temperature (add to fridge).
- Crumble up the two cookies and add to the blender. Add in the almond milk, tea, and sweetener.
- Top with ice and blend until smooth.
- You can use honey, maple syrup or coconut sugar for the sweetener. Any natural choice works great here!
Don’t those cookies look so soft and crumbly? They are! The gingerbread matches so well with the flavor of the chai tea too. I couldn’t get over how delicious it was!
If you want to make this REALLY thick and creamy, you can also make the tea ahead of time, then freeze it into some ice cubes. Use the ice cubes in the blender with the other ingredients and it will be much thicker.
Get this awesome chemistry inspired cup here!
Now, I want to share with you some science based tips to switch up things if you would like.
Chemist Tips for this Frozen Gingerbread Chai Tea
I can’t leave you without a chemist tip for today! I mention coconut sugar and honey for sweeteners often. Both have a great taste and are very sweet.These options are great because they are more natural than regular sugar. Coconut sugar comes from coconut, so many people on Paleo or whole diets like to use this. Honey, in raw form, is also natural and a great option for added sweetness.
Honey also has some fantastic chemical properties that have been linked to helping with inflammation, soothing sore throats, and helping with energy.
Chemically, sugar is sugar. But these sources have added benefits. If you prefer sugar-free options like I do, stevia is the best way to go. It is also a naturally derived sugar-free option!
I don’t know about you, but I am REALLY excited for fall now. There is some fun stuff happening in the Chemistry Cachet kitchen for this coming season, so stay tuned!
What if I can’t Find These Gingerbread Cookies?
A few readers asked me on instagram about these cookies? You can buy them online, but feel free to find any gluten free cookie you like at the store!
I hope you enjoy this!! If you try it, please tag @alexis.roch on instagram or #chemistrycachet!
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I’m totally starting to get fall fever too so this is so perfect! I love that it’s frozen so it’s a perfect treat for these hot days! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
Me too! I am filling the fall fever all the way!! Thanks girl 🙂
I could go for this right now – it’s been so hot out and this sounds so refreshing!! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
Thanks girl! It is really refreshing and so delicious 🙂
My bff is addicted to chai tea–I’ve got to show her this! Thanks for the recipe, doll!
This is perfect for any chai tea lover!!! 🙂
This sounds delicious and perfect for the holiday season (that will be here before we know it!).
Thanks girl! This is definitely perfect for the upcoming holidays…and you are so right, it’ll be here soon!!
That’s a fun twist on chai. it usually has brown sugar and ginger, so i bet this tastes great!
This was definitely a fun twist. I really love how the flavor worked with the chai tea! 🙂
This is perfect for us – our kids are dairy and gluten free so we are trying to include as many fun treats as we can – we love chai so this is wonderful – thank you!
This is a great dairy free and gluten free option! It’s so fun to make too! Hope you enjoy 🙂
This looks yummy! I’m not the biggest fan of gingerbread, but I have recently started liking chai tea. This is definitely something I would try at home.
You can definitely just do the chai too! It’s yummy on its own 🙂 I really love it frozen!
I LOVE chai tea! What a fun twist to add the cookies! We buy those all the time and never thought to put the two together!
They paired so well together! I hope you can try it out 🙂
YUM! I love that this is frozen so it can be thoroughly enjoyed now <3
Green Fashionista
I definitely had to make something still good for hot weather 🙂
This sounds so lovely! I’m not keen on pumpkin flavors but love gingerbread!
Gingerbread is one of my favorites! Smells amazing too 🙂
This sounds like a lovely treat! What a great flavor!
Thanks Leah! The flavor is so wonderful!!
This sounds so good! I love Chai and I can’t imagine how good it would be with a cookie in it!
Thanks Angela! It is SO delicious and fun to make 🙂
This looks and sounds amazing! I can’t wait to try it. I love that it is dairy and gluten free too. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks Melissa!! I hope you enjoy it, it is such a delicious treat!
Ooooh this looks kind of AMAZING. Really ready for fall right about now!! And gingerbread is my fave. 🙂 Pinning so I don’t forget to make this!
This is so delicious! You will really enjoy it if you love gingerbread! Enjoy 🙂
Sounds yummy! Love finding gluten-free recipes.
Thanks Debbie! This is such a great gluten-free option 🙂
Oh yum! I love chai tea. Adding the gingerbread makes it sound even more delicious!
Thanks Ashley! It really gives it such a nice flavor!!
I always get hungry when I come to your site, haha.
Lol this is definitely a delicious treat 🙂
This makes me even more excited for fall! Wasn’t sure that was possible 🙂
I am so excited too Suzanne! It can’t come fast enough 🙂
Oh my goodness, this sounds wonderful and so perfect for our cooler weather!
Great to have you join us at TOHOT!
Jemma
Thanks Jemma! This is such a great recipe to get ready for fall 🙂
I’ll be making this for my Mother-she adores chai! Fun addition of ginger bread cookies!
Thanks
Michelle
I hope she enjoys it Michelle! It is a really fun twist 🙂
I love chai tea, especially in the fall. This treat sounds sooo good – I definitely need to give it a try. Thanks for linking up with Merry Monday!
Thanks Emily! It is delicious and so fun for the end of summer! I get really excited for all things fall when I make this 🙂
This is so yummy that I am going to make it. I have pinned this awesome recipe and I am so happy you shared at Dishing it and Digging it link party. Thanks so much.
Thanks Vanessa! I appreciate that! This is so fun and delicious 🙂
I love chai tea. I first had it over in India. They serve it to you in the shops. Please come share some posts at Family Joy blog Linkup at http://pursueyourproject.com/family-joy-blog-link-up-31/. It’s live till Wednesday. Thanks.
Chai is so delicious! I love it in the end of summer and especially in the fall 🙂 I will pop over and link up with you!