• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • About
  • Recipes
  • eBooks
  • Spring
  • FREE EBOOK

Create Mindfully

menu icon
go to homepage
  • About
  • Recipes
  • eBooks
  • Spring
  • FREE EBOOK
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • About
    • Recipes
    • eBooks
    • Spring
    • FREE EBOOK
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » DIY

    Modified: Apr 18, 2023 · Published: Apr 4, 2022 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Chai Spice Mix

    Jump to Recipe Pin

    This easy Chai Spice Mix recipe can be used in lattes, baked goods, desserts, overnight oats, and more. Customize it to your liking.

    Spoonful of Chai Spice Mix with cinnamon sticks and cloves.

    💌 SAVE THIS

    I'll email this post to you, so you can come back to it later!

    This homemade Chai Spice Mix is the perfect addition to a latte or other warm drink. It can be added to oatmeal, baked goods, or your favorite dessert.

    It's made in minutes with only six ingredients and can be customized to your liking.

    It makes a great gift for the holidays. Pour it into a pretty mason jar, add a label and a bow, and you're all set.

    I like to keep it on hand to add to my morning smoothie or homemade kombucha.

    Jump to:
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • Does This Recipe Contain Caffeine?
    • How To Use Chai Spice
    • 💭 Tips
    • How To Grind Spices
    • 📖 Variations / Additions
    • 🥡 Storage
    • Chai Recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🧾 Ingredients

    This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    • Cinnamon
    • Cardamom
    • Ground ginger
    • Allspice
    • Black pepper
    • Ground cloves
    Ingredients with labels.

    5 Secrets to Vegan Cooking

    Spicy Tofu Bánh Mì on a cutting board.

    Free 5 Part Email Series to Elevate Your Vegan Cooking

    We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.

    🔪 Instructions

    1. Mix cinnamon, cardamom, ground ginger, allspice, black pepper, and cloves.
    2. Pour chai blend into an airtight container.

    Does This Recipe Contain Caffeine?

    This chai spice blend does not contain caffeine. Chai spice can be added to black tea, which does have caffeine.

    Chai Spice Mix in bottle with spoonful of chai mix.

    How To Use Chai Spice

    • Any dessert with apple, pumpkin, chocolate, vanilla, or nuts
    • In place of pumpkin pie spice or apple pie spice
    • Oatmeal or overnight oats
    • Banana bread
    • Cakes
    • Cookies
    • Pancakes
    • French toast or waffles
    • Smoothie
    • Kombucha
    • Dirty chai latte or chai tea latte
    • Black tea
    • Hot cocoa

    💭 Tips

    • Start with less than the amount shown and taste as you go. You can always add more, but you cannot take it away.
    • Grind whole spices when possible. They are fresher and have a stronger flavor.
    • If you do not have time to grind your own spices, make sure to use the freshest spices possible.
    • Store in an airtight mason jar in a cool dark place.

    How To Grind Spices

    1. First you'll need to toast whole spices. Toast each one separately. They toast at different rates, so this will insure that they don't burn.
    2. Place one of the spices in a dry cast iron skillet (or frying pan if you don't have cast iron) on medium-low heat.
    3. Give the pan a shake. When you start to smell it, it is done.
    4. Let it cool.
    5. Grind each spice with a spice grinder, a mortar and pestle or a coffee grinder.

    📖 Variations / Additions

    • Nutmeg
    • Star anise
    • Coriander
    • Vanilla bean
    • Fennel seeds
    • Mace

    🥡 Storage

    Ground spices can last up to 2-3 years, but are freshest within the first 10 months. Store this spice mixture in an airtight mason jar in a cool dark place.

    Chai Recipes

    • Chai Overnight Oats
      Easy Chai Overnight Oats
    • Chai Chia Pudding
      Chai Chia Pudding
    • Chai Kombucha
      Chai Kombucha
    • Chai Simple Syrup
      Chai Simple Syrup
    Chai Spice Mix in wooden spoon.

    *Don't forget to come back and leave your feedback and star rating.

    📋 Recipe

    Chai Spice Mix
    Pin Print Add to Shopping List Go to Shopping List
    5 from 1 vote

    Chai Spice Mix

    This easy Chai Spice Mix recipe can be used in lattes, baked goods, desserts, overnight oats, and more. Customize it to your liking.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Indian inspired
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 6 about 2 ½ tablespoons
    Calories 39kcal
    Author Willow Moon
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Ingredients

    • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
    • 2 teaspoons cardamom
    • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon allspice
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves

    Instructions

    • Mix all ingredients.
    • Pour into a glass jar.

    Notes

    Ground spices can last up to 2-3 years, but are freshest within the first 10 months. Store this spice mixture in an airtight mason jar in a cool dark place.

    💌 SAVE THIS

    I'll email this post to you, so you can come back to it later!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 39kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg
    SIGN UP for my newsletter, get a FREE 30 Minute Vegan Dinners 7-Day Meal Plan as a welcome gift! 💌

    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

    More DIY

    • Date Paste
      Easy Homemade Date Paste
    • Homemade Gluten Free Bread Crumbs
      Homemade Gluten Free Bread Crumbs
    • Cashew Milk
      Cashew Milk
    • Rice Milk
      Homemade Rice Milk

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    No Comments

    5 from 1 vote (1 rating without comment)

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Willow Moon with green shirt and tie dye scarf.

    Namaste, I'm Willow!

    I've been vegan for 25 years and
    gluten-free for 13 years. I share easy and delicious vegan gluten-free recipes the whole family will love! Read more →

    Spring Recipes

    • Broccoli Fritters on a plate.
      Broccoli Fritters
    • Benedictine Tea Sandwiches on a plate.
      Benedictine Tea Sandwiches
    • Green Detox Juice
      Green Detox Juice
    • Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Pasta (vegan, gluten free) - This rich vegan gluten free pasta is perfect for date night. It has only a few ingredients, but tastes like it came from a restaurant.
      Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Pasta

    Popular Recipes

    • Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt Bites
      Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt Bites (Vegan)
    • Apple Pecan Chickpea Salad Sandwich on a plate.
      Apple Pecan Chickpea Salad Sandwich
    • Vegetable Fritter being dipped into vegan chipotle ranch dressing.
      The Most Amazing Vegetable Fritters
    • Homemade Payday Bars on parchment paper.
      Homemade Payday Bars
    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia pudding in a bowl.
      Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
    • Banana Cream Pie Overnight Oats
      Banana Cream Pie Overnight Oats

    Footer

    ^ back to top

    About

    • About Me
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Disclosure Policy
    • Accessibility Statement

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up for my newsletter and get a FREE 30 Minute Vegan Dinners 7 Day Meal Plan as a welcome gift!

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Tip Jar

    Featured In:

    A list of magazines that Create Mindfully has been featured in like Good Housekeeping, Dr. Axe, Peta, and more.

    Copyright © 2014 - 2025
    Create Mindfully - All Rights Reserved.

    Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Willow Moon and Create Mindfully with appropriate and specific direction to the original content. All photos and artwork are property of Willow Moon and Create Mindfully. Do not duplicate or copy without proper consent.

    Chai Spice Mix photo with text.

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    Let us know what you thought of this recipe:

    My family loved this!
    Thank you for sharing this recipe, I loved it!
    This worked exactly as written, thanks!

    Or write in your own words:

    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.