The perfect breakfast beverage, Paleo Chai Latte, made with warming Ayurvedic spices will keep you cozy during the cold weather. Made with eggs, coconut oil, and antioxidant rich chai spices including cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves, this rich hot drink makes a great on-the-go breakfast. Sometimes I serve Paleo Chai Latte as a healthy snack in the afternoon, since it gives me a burst of real energy without any of the caffeine.
Giving Up Coffee and Caffeine
Speaking of caffeine, while many people on the paleo diet start their days off with bulletproof coffee, I do not. I haven’t had coffee since 1993. I think I had a headache for three days straight when I gave up coffee cold turkey a couple of decades ago. My body simply doesn’t tolerate caffeine. The silver lining of giving up coffee is my homemade Dandelion Root Coffee, my favorite coffee substitute beverage. In the winter I drink it almost every day, and a couple of times per week in the summer.
Caffeine-Free Dandelion Root Coffee
Fans rave about my Dandelion Root Coffee. Like regular coffee, its primary flavor is bitter, a flavor that is highly underrated in our culture and very important in Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine. Finally, my homemade Dandelion Root Coffee is a great liver cleanser. For me, giving up caffeine and getting healthy liver cleansing dandelion root into my body every day is a win-win!
Paleo Chai Latte for Breakfast
This Paleo Chai Latte is another great hot drink that’s similar to chai tea, or a chai latte! It’s packed with protein from eggs, and full of fabulous fat from coconut oil. If you are raw egg-phobic, the great thing about this paleo drink is that the boiling water poaches the eggs a bit. If you’re looking for a quick and easy, healthy breakfast recipe this is it!
Paleo Chai Latte
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup boiling water
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 date (remove pit) or ⅛ teaspoon stevia
Instructions
- In a vitamix, combine eggs, water, coconut oil, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and date
- Blend on high until mixture is frothy
- Serve
Equipment
Another benefit of this paleo breakfast drink? No pan to wash after breakfast. Just rinse out the container of your blender or throw it in the dishwasher, and you’re set! Feel free to customize Paleo Chai Latte to your liking with more eggs or coconut oil. To make this a Keto Diet recipe, omit the date and use stevia. Paleo Chai Latte is my new favorite healthy breakfast recipe.
Hot Drinks that are Caffeine-Free
Here are some of my other healthy, dairy-free, caffeine-free hot drink recipes for you!
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Lisa Oram says
Are you essentially eating raw eggs in this drink, or does the boiling water “cook” them? thanks, lisa
Elana says
Hi Lisa, I eat raw eggs in my smoothies that are not made with boiling water and I do just fine. But everybody’s different! If you have a concern I would recommend experimenting with a protein powder in this recipe, rather than eggs.
Melanie says
I was very skeptical. Didn’t think I would enjoy this drink…..don’t hesitate make this drink immediately! :). It’s super easy to make. Most iof the ingredients are staples in our house so I didn’t have to go grocery shopping. I used pumpkin pie spice because I didn’t have all the spices mentioned and it was still delicious. Thank you for the recipe it is now copied to my phone.
Elana says
You’re welcome Melanie. Glad you liked it!
Melanie says
I have a question-my son is severely allergic to eggs. We don’t have any on the house because of this. So…is there something else I can use? Anyone try anything else? I want to try this in the worst way! :) thanks!
Elana says
Hi Melanie, I haven’t made this without eggs as that is the main ingredient in this recipe. If you do experiment please let us know how it goes.
Michelle says
Melanie, you might substitute a vegan protein powder.
One vegan, grain free protein power is pea protein powder. You can find it online through various brands.
You would need to adjust the rest of the recipe to your tastes and texture preferences. One way to start is, if you use a protein powder, use the powder to liquid ratio recommended on the product package, plus the coconut oil, spice, and date amounts mentioned in the recipe above. Adjust from there.
I’ve found the recipe to be very forgiving and rewarding.
I think I’m going to make the spice combo in advance in large amounts so that I can just scoop the spice mixture from one jar in the morning.
This morning I used 2 cups of coffee and 2 T of coconut oil/ ghee mixture, but left the spice amounts as listed above (effectively diluting them by half), added 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric, and forgot to add the date. The drink tastes great. As a bonus, instead of having the dreaded standard coffee breath, I’m left with the flavor of the spices. That alone is worth it!
Elana says
Hi Michelle, so glad to hear that you are enjoying this recipe, and thanks for sharing all of your amazing ideas for it!
Lory says
This recipe is GENIUS! I can give up Starbucks Chai Latte forever. I had some homemade “Date Paste” on hand and added 2 tsp. in place of the whole, pitted date. I’m hoping to find a way to enjoy it “extra hot” and next time I will try mixing it in a pre-heated stainless steel travel mug. Many thanks to Elana!
Elana says
Lory, thanks for letting us know this recipes is GENIUS!
Laure says
Oh I forgot to say:
The eggs were very cold and with some boiling water the drink came very hot, perfect! When I poured water on top of the eggs, the whites started to “cook” a little which is healthier for white eggs.
I used 2cups of water to have a large drink ;) and it was still thick enough and tasty. I added some matcha tea. Next time I’ll add ginger. :)))
Elana says
Thanks Laure!
Laure says
I can’t believe it! I’m drinking it while typing and it’s amazingly very good! I always create recipes but that one I would have never dare! Now I’m thinking of a similar one but with chocolate for my man who doesn’t like chai. Thanksss Elana!
Elana says
Laure, thanks for letting me know this is amazingly good!
Shannon says
This might be a dumb question… im pregnant, do you think its ok with the egg in it? Im obsessed with Paneras chai tea latte, o think I would beuch happier with this one!
bob says
I was wondering about a raw egg, too. I thought there was some danger of contracting salmonella or some foul (sic) disease. ha.
Bethany says
The boiling water should cook the egg, but you could make it as directed and then bring it to a boil on the stovetop(stirring constantly) to be extra safe.
Clay says
One great feature of the Vitamix is that it will bring liquid to a boil in just a few minutes on high speed. Because the water is already boiling, it’ll cook quickly. Also, many of the pregnancy related “guidelines” are on the conservative side so don’t worry too much when eating what you crave. (my wife’s pediatrician said to go ahead and eat sushi)
Bex says
Even better, make it with a 1/2 cup of hot black tea instead of water. Chai means tea, after all.
Elana says
:-)
Jane says
This has become such a beloved go-to recipe for when I don’t feel like eating in the morning but know I will feel better if I do. Thank you Elana! I’ve been enjoying adding some cacao nibs sometimes, usually about a heaping tablespoon, and reducing the spices, for a delicious chocolate chai. I also sometimes sub grass-fed butter for the coconut oil, which works great.
Elana says
Jane, so great to hear this is now your beloved go-to recipe!
Suzy says
Elana, you have out done yourself! This “Latte” is phenomenal! I just made it and was sorry that it was gone so quickly! I’m doing a Candida cleanse right now, so I omitted the date and did not miss any sweetness from the date at all! This is a fabulous drink loaded with protein and antioxidants. I’ll be making this for myself, husband and boys regularly!
Thank you for all of your fabulous recipes!
Elana says
You’re welcome Suzy!