Craving a cool treat with a touch of spice? These easy chai popsicles are just the thing. Perfect for sunny afternoons, they blend the rich flavors of chai tea with creamy goodness. Simple to make and sure to refresh, these popsicles are a delightful way to beat the heat.
Steps
- Begin by gathering your ingredients: almond milk, honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option), vanilla extract, and a chai spice mix.
- In a blender, combine 2 cups of almond milk, 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of chai spice mix. Blend the mixture until smooth.
- Taste the blended mixture and adjust the sweetness or spice level by adding more honey or spice mix if needed.
- Pour the blended mixture into popsicle molds, insert popsicle sticks, and place them in the freezer.
- Allow the popsicles to freeze for at least 5 hours or preferably overnight for the best results.
- To easily remove the popsicles from the molds, immerse the mold in a bowl of warm water for about 30 seconds, ensuring no water gets inside. Then, gently pull the popsicles out.
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond milk
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chai spice mix (includes the following):
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger
FAQ
- What ingredients are needed for these chai popsicles?
- The recipe requires almond milk, honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option), vanilla extract, and chai spices including cardamom, allspice, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.
- How can I prevent ice crystals from forming in the popsicles?
- To minimize ice crystals, use a creamy base like almond milk and store popsicles at the back of the freezer, where the temperature is more stable.
- What can I use if I don’t have a popsicle mold?
- If you don’t have a popsicle mold, paper cups can be used as an alternative. However, using a proper mold is recommended for the best results.
- How do you easily remove popsicles from the mold?
- To easily remove popsicles, immerse the mold in a bowl of hot water for about 30 seconds, ensuring no water enters the popsicles. Alternatively, run the mold under hot water from the tap.
- How long can homemade popsicles be stored in the freezer?
- Homemade popsicles are best enjoyed within 1 to 2 weeks, but they can be stored for up to 3 months with proper temperature control, though there’s a higher risk of ice crystals over time.
Tips
- Ensure Proper Freezing Time: Allow at least 5 hours for the popsicles to freeze thoroughly, or leave them overnight for best results. This ensures they hold their shape and have the right texture.
- Prevent Ice Crystals: Use a creamy base like almond milk and store popsicles at the back of the freezer. This area has a more stable temperature, reducing the likelihood of ice crystals forming.
- Easy Mold Release: To easily remove popsicles from the mold, submerge the mold in a bowl of warm water for about 30 seconds, ensuring no water gets into the popsicles, or run them under warm tap water.
- Experiment with Flavors: For a twist, try adding espresso to the mix for a “dirty chai” flavor, or swap out almond milk for another milk of your choice. To make the popsicles vegan, replace honey with maple syrup.
Equipment
- Ingredient Chai Popsicles that you might consider purchasing on Amazon:
- Popsicle Molds: Options include silicone, stainless steel, or BPA-free plastic molds.
- Blender: To blend the ingredients smoothly.
- Popsicle Sticks: If they are not included with the popsicle molds.
