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Every Memorial Day, the entire family gathers at my husband’s aunt and uncle’s house for a BBQ and swimming. This year we changed it up a bit and had a huge family brunch for Memorial Day. There were tons of kids, lots of yummy food, and of course swimming! It was so much fun….I love kicking off the summer with our traditional family party. I love getting to catch up with everyone and just enjoying a relaxing day out by the pool!
This year, I asked if I could do more. I took over a ton of food (trust me…all the recipes will be coming over the next couple weeks) and drinks. One drink that I took over was my Iced Soy Chai Tea. Some of the guys in the family, hate change and I wanted to see if I could win them over to soy milk with this drink. I make this same recipe for just myself and then keep it in the fridge all week. When it’s time for a quick breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up, I just pour myself a glass! YUM! It’s perfect for a party too and makes enough for everyone to have a glass. Although, I guess I should have made more….I converted someone and he quickly became a fan and drank probably half of it.
Almost everyone agreed that it was perfect the way it was, but hubbyman thought it could use a tad more sugar. So this is your warning…if you like sweet coffee drinks or sweet chai drinks, then add more sugar! I love using soy milk, it’s such a great source of protein. I sneak it into my kid’s breakfast…the vanilla flavor over cereal….I’m such a sneaky mom! I also add it to our smoothies for a protein boost! Kids and picky husbands won’t notice…promise.
Keep reading after the recipe….I have a giveaway for you! You can make your own soy chai tea or sneak some soy into your smoothies and breakfasts! LOL!
Iced Soy Chai Tea
This dairy free iced chai tea is made with soy milk. It's a refreshing cold drink for summer!
Ingredients
- 6 cups unsweetened soy milk
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 6 cloves
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger (or 2 thickly sliced pieces (about ¼-inch)
- 1/2 vanilla bean
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 6 tea bags (black tea)
Instructions
- Combine the soy milk, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and sugar in a medium saucepan. Split vanilla bean, scrape out the seeds, then add the seeds and pod to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer (not boil) for about 10 minutes.
- Place the tea bags into the soy milk mixture, continue to simmer for another 4 - 5 minutes. Strain the mixture into a clean pitcher.
- Hot: Serve Immediately
- Iced: Cool in refrigerator for several hours and serve over ice.
Notes
Cardamon is also traditionally used, but my big grocery store doesn't carry the whole pods, so I don't use it. If you can find it, add about 10 pods, lightly crushed to the mix.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 8 ozAmount Per Serving: Calories: 74Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 15mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 2gSugar: 9gProtein: 4g
Here’s what you can win:
- 2 Free 8th Continent Soymilk coupons
- 12 oz. on-the-go cereal bowl with freezer gel milk holder (this is VERY cool)
- Children’s apron
- 16 oz. Tumbler
Disclaimer: Solae provided the soy milk and goodies for the brunch. All opinions are my own.
Holy toledo! That looks tasty. It’s been super hot here, so instead of a hot chai tea, I’ll make an iced one.
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I love this drink on a hot day sitting out by the pool! 🙂
Chai is Hendi for tea. It’s just chai not chai tea.
We just tried this and I can’t believe how good it is! Thanks!
So glad you gave it a try and like it! It’s super easy to make, isn’t it?!?!
It is really hot now. This Iced Soy Chai Tea is perfect to ease the hot of the summer.
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My current favorite way to drink soymilk is in a decaf peppermint soy latte. I also love it in my Cheerios!
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I would use it in my cereal.
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I love having Pineapple and Banana Smoothies for breakfast so I would it to make these.
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This not only looks good, but is good for you. Thanks for having this contest!
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This would be great to make smoothies
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I would use it with cereal!
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I love it with low calorie cereal or putting it in a milkshake,
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I have never tried soy milk but I will give it a try.
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I love making smoothies with soymilk, yum!
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i like eating my cereal with soymilk
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I would use soymilk in my cereal
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I drink my soymilk straight and use it in my coffee and cereal.
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I just love drinking soymilk as a tasty beverage at night!
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I love soymilk to soak my museli overnight!
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Soy milk smoothies
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i love using soy milk to make banana smoothies, with dates, cinnamon, and cacao nibs. sooo yummy!
I use it in my cereal!
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Looks amazing 🙂
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I like a big bowl of fruit (think berries) with soymilk for breakfast. It’s like a grainless cereal.
I usually just drink it straight! I might use it for cereal, but it’s good just on it’s own.
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the soymilk would be used right out of carton to drink!
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I’d use it in cereal
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I would use it to make our breakfast smoothies
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We are a vegan family, so soymilk is part of our daily diet. My favorite soy-based breakfast is pecan-crusted french toast. SO VERY YUMMY. You use soymilk in place of milk in the recipe with a few other modifications. Best french toast you will ever have.
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1-1/2 cups soy milk
3 tablespoons corn starch
1 teaspoon cinnamon
6 tablespoons chickpea flour or brown rice flour
1 cup finely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons refined coconut oil, or more as needed for cooking
6 to 8 slices vegan whole wheat or whole wheat raisin bread
Maple syrup for topping
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy or rice milk, corn starch and cinnamon. Whisk in the chickpea or brown rice flour. Transfer the mixture to a shallow bowl. Place the pecans in another shallow bowl.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the coconut oil. Once slice at a time, dip the bread in the milk mixture, turning to soak both sides. Dip one side in the pecans, pressing to coat. Arrange the bread in the skillet (you might have to do more than one batch), pecan side down. Cook 2-3 minutes, until the pecans are well-browned. Carefully turn the bread, and continue cooking until the second side is browned, 2-3 minutes. Serve immediately with maple syrup.
I LOVE CHAI! Omg love me a Chai latte! This look so good too! I used to use soy in my cereal when I just found out I was GF. Now I can handle dairy!
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I don’t think I’ve had soy milk, but this looks absolutely delicious for a warm morning! YUM!
I would use the soy milk to make smoothies! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
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I would combine soy milk with soy icecream to create a milkshake
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I cook my oatmeal in soy milk every morning.
It looks like you had such a great weekend – and I’m loving this drink!!
I’m so glad you like the drink, Kristen! 🙂
So, thirsty. I love this Iced Soy Chai Tea. This is perfect drinks for memorial day.
i use soy milk instead of cow’s milk in most of my baking. i also use it in my homemade mac & cheese! can’t tell the difference!
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I would use the soymilk on my cereal every monring.
I use soy milk in my cereal and coffee!
I would love to try and make an ice cream out of soy milk!
I live never thought of using chi with soy
cant wait to try this
I absolutely love soy milk recipes! My favorite and most convenient has to be a veggie or fruit smoothie. Adding about a cup of soy milk to a few handfuls of spinach is already so delicious, but I also love adding a berry medley of raspberries, strawberries, and loads of blueberries (my favorite).
As for baking goods, nothing beats a delectable Banana Creme Pie and my famous Macadamia Nut Pie, they are to die for! Let me know if anyone would like the recipes!
I also have a few for great pie crusts that can always be used with your favorite pies!:)
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I absolutely love soy milk recipes! My favorite and most convenient has to be a veggie or fruit smoothie. Adding about a cup of soy milk to a few handfuls of spinach is already so delicious, but I also love adding a berry medley of raspberries, strawberries, and loads of blueberries (my favorite).
As for baking goods, nothing beats a delectable Banana Creme Pie and my famous Macadamia Nut Pie, they are to die for! Let me know if anyone would like the recipes!
I also have a few for great pie crusts that can always be used with your favorite pies!:)
wow! this looks really good ..hope it testes good too .. and it seems helpful for heath too ..
I enjoy making oatmeal with soy milk. I also use it in my pancake & waffle batter.
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Mmmmmm! Soy smoothies! And of course we will try theat good looking chai recipe!
8th continent has my vote for the BEST soy milk product on the market!! There is nothing better than a bowl of oatmeal with brown sugar and cinnamon and some soy milk on top!! I will for sure be trying your recipe for soy chai tea!!! Love chai tea and could only be made better with soy milk! Thanks for the recipe!!!
I use 8th Continent soymilk for everything…cereal, recipes, smoothies, coffee drinks, baking. I even make pudding with it, even though it sets up soft. It takes the curse off of lactose intolerance by adding that creamy milk element. I like 8th Continent because it’s both tasty and costs less than most brands.
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Soy milk smoothies. YUM!!!
Use soy milk in everything!! I never use regular milk anymore
smoothies, and cereal.
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My little grandson is allergic to regular milk, so can only use soy milk. He loves a sippy cup of it before going down for nap.
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I would use the soy milk to make smoothies or chocolate milk
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I am not a big soy fan, but these look amazing!
I went to a blog event sponsored by the Arkansas Soybean Assoc and saw this cool soy milk machine! If someone is a regular soy milk drinker, this is the way to go as you’d be surprised how little soybeans it takes to make a quart of soy milk.
Looks Amazing!!! Going to have to try this one for sure!!!
This looks delicious I am going to give it a try