12 Minute Recipe: Lavender Chai Latte

Lavender is not only fragrant and pretty—it is edible. Lavender can offer a floral, herbal taste and aroma to many recipes, such as this delicately spiced beverage.

Filled with chai tea, coffee, almond or coconut milk,  dried lavender flowers and just a touch of honey, you can enjoy this relaxing beverage as a much healthier option over many coffee shop latte drinks, which are often laden with sugar and high-fat additions that are high in calories.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1-2 Tbsp. dried lavender flowers
• 1 chai tea bag
• 1/2 teaspoon of honey
• 1 cup brewed strong coffee
• 1 cup unsweetened, plain almond or coconut milk

Makes 4 servings (7/8 cup). Per serving: 40 calories, 1.5 g total fat (0 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 5 g carbohydrates, 2 g protein, 0 g dietary fibre, 10 mg sodium, 5 g sugar, 4 g added sugar (honey).

Directions

1. Pour water into small pot and bring to a boil.
2. Add lavender flowers and chai tea bag and set aside for about 15 minutes to steep.
3. Pour liquid through strainer, squeezing remaining liquid from lavender flowers and chai tea bag, and return liquid to pot. Discard lavender and tea bag.
4. Add agave nectar, coffee, and nut milk and reheat, stirring well, just until mixture is hot. Do not boil.
5. Pour into 4 coffee cups.