Fall is not quite complete without chai lattes…am I right or am I right?!

I have been C-R-A-V-I-N-G chai recently and am always sooooo tempted to order it, but know the crazy amount of sugar would set me off, so no good.

Lavender latte recipes have been popping up all over the place, and I am a huge lavender fan, especially cooking with it! I fall asleep to the scents of lavender in my diffuser each night as it seriously has a very calming effect. It is a super smooth, satisfying treat that has become my go-to recently.

This lavender chai latte can easily be made dairy-free with a coconut or nut milk, or heavy whipping cream like I like to use. I made up a jar and just added a few spoonfuls to my coffee in the morning along with Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides, which are my fav and seriously keep me full longer and my hair and skin way more healthy—the difference is huge!

You could easily make this with decaf coffee or even a Roobois style of tea for a fun, after-dinner cozy drink! Other options are Earl Grey tea, cold brew coffee, or whatever your everyday coffee is.

If you are anything like me and love a good pastry with your coffee, make a batch of my grain-free Morning Butter Biscuits or my grain & nut free Fluffy Banana Pancakes!

Paleo Buttered Lavender Chai Latte

Follow this easy recipe to make a delicious paleo chai latte drink. You can drink it as an iced latte, hot, or even at room temperature. Customize to your liking and enjoy!

Lavender Chai Creamer

• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (coconut, cashew, or almond milk for dairy free)
• 3 drops pure lavender essential oil*
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 tsp-1tbsp raw honey or pure maple syrup (depending on desired sweetness)

*I can only recommend using this pure lavender essential oil, as many essential oils are not pure and could be harmful to you.

Buttered Latte

• 2 tbsp creamer
• 1 tbsp grass-fed butter
• 1 tbsp Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides
• 1-2 cups of hot coffee

Directions

• Add all ingredients for the creamer to a blender and blend (if using heavy whipping cream, blend slowly so that it does not turn into whipped cream).
• Pour the creamer into a quart-sized glass mason jar and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
• To make the latte, brew hot coffee.  Add all ingredients to a blender and blend on high for about 10 seconds until frothy! Serve with a dollop of whipped cream if desired.

Alternatives:

• You can use a milk frother to add a light and creamy texture.
• If you don’t like honey or maple syrup, you can use any sweetener of your preference, such as agave nectar, lavender syrup, or coconut nectar syrup.
• Adapt the recipe to the ingredients you have at home!
• Add cinnamon sticks and lavender flowers on top for decoration and extra flavor.
• You can add a shot of espresso and egg whites and yolks to transform your drink into a particular dirty chai latte.
• If you have an acquired taste for stronger flavors, you can add a piece of fresh ginger to it too.