Taylor Swift’s Chai Tea Cookie Recipe: A Healthier Twist
Chai Tea had its moment this year, and if you haven’t had a chai latte yet, run and grab yourself one! Do you know who has been on top of this trend lately? Hint: it’s another celeb who has practically broken the internet this year… Taylor Swift. Taylor took chai lattes one super festive step further and shared her chai sugar cookie recipe just in time for the holiday season, and we could not be more excited!
In this post, you’ll find out how chai tea can be a serious superstar food with many health benefits, plus the research to support it (which we love)! You may know ginger best for its anti-nausea properties that are great when you’re feeling a bit queasy.
Taylor Swift Chai Cookie Powerful Properties
Ginger
Not only can ginger ease an upset stomach, but it can also help with digestion. It works as a prokinetic, meaning it helps your GI muscles contract to help move things along. Because of this, it can even relieve constipation. Digestion aside, ginger has an overall de-inflammatory effect benefiting your whole body.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon may help support blood sugar levels. Some studies have shown that cinnamon improved blood sugar lab values, suggesting it’s beneficial for blood sugar support. However, the research is still evolving, so sprinkle mindfully as you please.
Black Tea
Black tea, the base of chai tea, has caffeine and L-theanine, which promotes calmness. It may also have heart-healthy benefits like reducing cholesterol levels and stroke risk.
Your Guide to Buying Chai Tea
There are many types of chai tea available, with Masala chai being the most popular in the United States. Chai tea can be found in grocery stores sold in tea bags or as a concentrate. Some popular Dietitian-approved brands include…
If you prefer getting your chai tea latte from your local coffee shop, it’s best to ask for a chai latte with regular or low-fat milk for some protein and fat to help keep your blood sugar stable.
Healthy Tips for Ordering Chai Lattes at the Coffee Shop
Many places make chai tea concentrates with added sugar and syrup flavors. As a dietitian, I recommend seeking out coffee shops that offer unsweetened chai lattes. If you can’t find one, avoid adding extra sweeteners or flavors.
Healthy Taylor Swift Chai Cookies
Now the part you’ve been waiting for… Taylor Swift’s Chai Cookies recipe! Here’s a healthier version of her original recipe…
Healthy Taylor Swift Chai Cookie Recipe
This healthy spin on Taylor Swift’s Chai Cookies recipe follows Taylor’s original format but with a few substitutions.
What you’ll need
- 1 cup butter (or dairy-free alternative)
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (optional)
- 1 egg
- 3 cups almond flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 chai tea bags
How to make The Taylor Swift Chai Cookie
Recipe Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease cookie sheet
- Beat butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla
- Stir in flour, baking soda, salt, and chai tea spice
- Chill the dough for an hour
- Line the cookie sheet with 12 tbsp dough drops
- Bake for 15-17 minutes and enjoy!
To make these cookies extra healthy, add core strength protein powder for an added nutritional boost.
Final Thoughts
Pretty much anything Taylor Swift does, I do and let me tell you I have yet to be disappointed. Her original Chai Cookie Recipes were delicious, but our healthier version is chef’s kiss.