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Pumpkin Eggnog Chai

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Somehow Thanksgiving is already this week! I need to remember to take the turkey out the freezer and get it into the fridge. Well, first I have to remember to make sure that there is space in the refrigerator for the turkey! Anyone else have that problem?? Then I need to decide which side dishes I want to make. I always have a ton of ideas and can never decide until the last couple of days what I’m going to make. Fortunately, I have all of the ingredients on hand, so I can change my mind right up until Thanksgiving. 🙂

One drink that I know will for sure be offered will be this pumpkin eggnog chai. Perfect to serve with dessert or in the evening down time when everyone is too full to move! This drink allows you to get pumpkin into one more aspect of the meal, which makes me and my love for pumpkin quite happy. 🙂 The hint of pumpkin comes through the spices of the chai and ties it to the hint of spice from the eggnog making for a warm, comforting drink that is perfect for relaxing after a big day of cooking (and eating!).

As I mentioned before, I’m not a huge fan of eggnog by itself, but dress it up in a warm, cozy drink like a chai (with pumpkin, of course!), and I’ll be the first in line to get it! I’ll probably be snacking on some Eggnog Muffins with Gingersnap Streusel while I wait!

Pumpkin Eggnog Chai

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 C water
  • 2 C lite eggnog
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp cloves
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 4 black tea bags
  • 1/4 C pumpkin

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, stir together water, eggnog, spices, vanilla, maple syrup, and honey until combined. Add in tea bags.
  2. Bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Lower heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove from heat. Pour chai through a fine strainer into a heat-safe container. Stir in pumpkin until combined.
  4. Divide chai into two mugs and serve.

This recipe is adapted from La Casa De Sweets.

This recipe is linked with Crazy Sweet Tuesday, Trick or Treat Tuesday, Wonderful Food Wednesday.

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Comments

  6. While we dont actually celebrate Thannksgiving in Mexico, having lived in the US I think it is a wonderful tradition which I like to upkeep (plus, I have many American friends in this neck of the woods!). I am also still debating exactly what to make (aside from turkey of course!). This sounds like such a lovely starter, particularly with the chai addition.

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  14. We must be thinking alike… I made a pumpkin chai latte as well… posting it soon. 🙂 I love the idea of eggnog in this one… it puts Thanksgiving and Christmas flavors all together in one beautiful drink.

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  19. Jessica….I just love sneaking pumpkin into anything this time of year. But this looks like the perfect, warm, comforting drink for these stressful days. And more stressful than making Thanksgiving dinner? Finding room in the fridge for all the leftovers! Ha! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! : )

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  20. My mouth is watering right now so bad!!! I so wish I had some eggnog right now cause I would be making this chai at midnight. I came over to visit from the Womderful Wednesday and I can tell I am going to have to stay (follow) because I can’t wait to see what other recipes you share in the future.
    Love
    Patricia
    http://www.thettdiaries.com

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