Spiced Chai Mix

Spiced Chai Mix

“One Christmas, my sister-in-law mixed up this drink for our family gathering. I asked for the recipe and have been enjoying it's warm, spicy flavor ever since. It tastes great with a warm blanket and a good book!” —Dee Falk, Stromsburg, Nebraska

26 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 15 min.

Ingredients

• 3 cups nonfat dry milk powder
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cup unsweetened instant tea
• 3/4 cup vanilla powdered nondairy creamer
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• OPTIONAL GARNISH:
• Whipped cream

Directions

• In a food processor, combine all dry ingredients; cover and process
• until powdery. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place
• for up to 6 months.
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• To prepare 1 serving: Dissolve 3 tablespoons of mix in 3/4 cup
• boiling water; stir well. Dollop with whipped cream if desired.
• Yield: about 5 cups mix (26 servings).
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Nutritional Facts: 1 serving (calculated without cream) equals 114 calories, 1 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 75 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1-1/2 starch.

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