Spiced chai lattewith vanilla protein

• 1 cup milk (8 oz), plus 2 tbsp
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon, plus a pinch for topping
• 1/8 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/8 tsp ground ginger
• 1 black tea bag, optional
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (usually about 1/4 to 1/3 cup)

Let's cook

• Stir protein powder with the 2 tbsp cold milk in a mug until smooth.

• In a small saucepan, whisk the remaining milk, cinnamon, cardamom and ginger over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes, until steaming. Do not boil.

• Turn off heat. Add the optional tea bag; steep 3 to 4 minutes, then remove. Let milk cool off the heat for about 1 minute.

• Gradually stir or froth the warm milk into the protein paste until smooth. Top with a pinch of cinnamon and enjoy warm.