Vanilla Chai Smoothie
Vanilla Chai Smoothie is a creamy, spiced delight that perfectly balances the warmth of chai spices with the smooth sweetness of vanilla.
Equipment
- Blender
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife for banana, if using
- Glasses for serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened chai tea brewed and cooled
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or dairy milk
- 1 frozen banana for creaminess
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt for dairy-free
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup adjust to taste
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
- ⅛ tsp ground cloves optional, for extra spice
- ½ cup ice cubes optional, for a thicker smoothie
Instructions
- Brew the chai tea ahead of time and let it cool completely. You can also use store-bought chai tea for convenience.In a blender, add the chai tea, almond milk, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, and spices.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy. If you prefer a thicker smoothie, add ice cubes and blend again.Taste and adjust the sweetness or spice levels as needed.
- Pour into glasses and optionally sprinkle with a dash of cinnamon on top.Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 220
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 8g
- Fat: 4g
- If you don’t have a frozen banana, you can use fresh banana and add extra ice cubes for thickness.
- Swap Greek yogurt for protein powder if you want a high-protein version.
- For a richer taste, use oat milk or coconut milk instead of almond milk.
- If you love spice, add a tiny pinch of black pepper to enhance the chai flavor.
