Comforting, warm, and healthy, this paleo and refined-sugar free pumpkin chai latte is the perfect way to begin a chilly day. It’s simple and delicious and fits into the full GAPS diet, as well!
It’s always pumpkin time.
You don’t have to visit my blog during fall to realize that I love all the pumpkin things. To my husband’s rolling eyes I stock up on canned pumpkin after the holidays when it’s cheapest. This way I have it on hand for whenever it’s necessary.
And it’s pretty much always necessary. I mean, when do you *not* need a honey orange pumpkin pie, or a comforting batch of pumpkin muffins, or a chocolate almond butter pumpkin smoothie… or… or… a mocha?
Those are probably necessities.
Probably.
Delicious and nutritious.
In fact, I can’t think of a pumpkin recipe I haven’t enjoyed. It’s safe to say I’m a pumpkin fanatic, I guess. And that’s ok, because pumpkin is actually pretty good for you!
Both pumpkin flesh (the part we usually eat) and the seeds are full of vitamins A, C, E, and K. These provide your body with antioxidants and help boost your immune system. But pumpkin goodness doesn’t stop there! It’s also an excellent source of B-complex vitamins like folate, niacin, vitamin B-6, thiamin, and pantothenic acid.
Plus, it tastes delicious, of course, so there’s also that reason for eating it year-round…
Pumpkin goodness.
One of my favorite ways to get pumpkin in my diet, is (of course) pumpkin pie, which I’m happy to eat any time of year, but here are a few more of my favorite pumpkin recipes, some of which I mentioned above. They’re all nourishing and completely gluten-free. And they’re all safe for primal/paleo and full GAPS diets peeps, too! So dig in to one… or nine…
- Death by Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Bread
- No-Churn Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream
- Savory Pumpkin Muffins with Apple & Sage
- Pumpkin Spice Fruit Dip
- Healthy Pumpkin Eggnog Smoothie
- Pumpkin Spice Muffins
- Herbal Pumpkin Mocha
- Pumpkin Pie Gummies
- Chocolate Almond Butter Pumpkin Smoothie
And of course we must also add this delicious and nourishing pumpkin chai latte… the list wouldn’t be complete without it!
Pumpkin Chai Latte
I first posted a pumpkin chai latte recipe about 5 years ago, when I was really getting into blogging. It was clean and tasty, but called for chai tea bags, which I don’t normally have on hand. I do usually have all the spices for a simple chai in my pantry, though! If you happen to keep chai teabags in stock, then feel free to sub those out for the spices.
(Side note: anyone else feel super redundant saying ‘chai tea’? Whyyyyy English? Anyway…)
Using ground spices gives me the freedom to blend the chai to my liking, which I like. Ha. I enjoy adding in other things like Perfect Supplements’ grass-fed gelatin (my favorite way to boost protein!) and a pinch of Himalayan salt. And to sweeten it up a tad – honey, of course. It’s my favorite nourishing sweetener!
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Pumpkin Chai Latte
Free from grain, gluten, eggs, dairy, and refined sugar.
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
- a pinch to 1/8 teaspoon cloves
- a few dashes pepper and salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher gelatin
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 2 cups coconut milk, or milk of choice (I use my homemade coconut milk)
- 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract (I use my homemade vanilla extract)
Instructions
In small saucepan, whisk together dry ingredients.
Whisk in honey and pumpkin.
Slowly whisk in coconut milk until mixture is smooth and combined.
Heat over low until desired temperature is reached.
Stir in vanilla and serve.
You just took pumpkin spice to the next level! I love the chai element, and genius to add in a little gelatin.
Thanks, Alisa!
So yummy! Love those spices in there, especially the cardamom. This is such and nice, cozy drink for this time of the year.
Thanks, Emily! Cardamom is one of my favorite spices, too. 🙂
2 of my favorite things in a mug! This looks so cozy and comforting and I can’t wait to make it on a chilly morning.
Thanks, Jean! I hope you enjoy it!
Well this is just autumn in a cup! This and all the beverages on this page look AMAZING!
Thanks so much, Jules! I think warm drinks are my favorite way to celebrate fall. 🙂
This sounds so much better than any store-bought pumpkin latte. Warm & inviting and loving the addition of chai.
Thank you so much, Nicole!
It looks so creamy, rich, and delicious! Totally making it!
Thanks! I hope you enjoy it!
This looks like such a delicious recipe! I can picture it as a part of the morning after Thanksgiving routine.
Mmm… yes, it would be perfect for that! Thanks, Catherine!
This looks so warm and cosy and love that it has all the extra nutrients from pumpkin in it! Love it!
Thanks, Hope! 🙂
This would be perfect right now! I can never get enough of chia and cardamom. It is just so good!
I agree, they’re delicious!
Love this healthier version! Perfect for the Fall months coming up!
Thanks, Celeste!
I love all your unique beverage recipes and this one looks amazing. I’m also going to check out how you make your own coconut milk. That sounds so delicious!
Thanks, Kathryn! Homemade coconut milk is sooooo easy. 😉
As a pumpkin fan and chai enthusiast, I would totally love a mug of this right now! Love the recipe
Haha, thanks Jennifer!
I love chai, but you just took it to a whole new level! I can’t wait to try this!
I hope you enjoy it, Courtney!
Happily, I have all the things to make this today! So yummy! Pinned, too!
Thanks, Lindsey! I hope you like it!
This sounds so cozy and comforting – perfect for this time of year! I’ve gotta give it a try, yum 🙂
Thanks, Jenna! I hope you enjoy it!