Description
Enjoy the creamy and warmly spiced Vanilla Chai Smoothie, a refreshing blend of chai spices and smooth vanilla perfect for mornings or cozy afternoons. This energizing and versatile smoothie combines natural sweetness with aromatic chai flavors, creating a delicious, nourishing drink ideal for any time of day.
Ingredients
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Chai Spice Mix
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Smoothie Base
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup milk or milk alternative (almond, oat, coconut, etc.)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or plant-based alternative for vegan)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare Your Chai Spice Mix: Combine ground cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves in a small bowl, adjusting quantities to your spice preference. This spice blend provides the signature chai flavor.
- Blend the Base Ingredients: In a blender, add the banana, milk, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, chai spice mix, and your chosen sweetener if using. Blend on high for 30 to 60 seconds until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Ice and Finish Blending: Add the ice cubes to the blender and blend again until the smoothie is chilled and frothy. If it’s too thick, add a splash more milk to reach your preferred consistency.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample your smoothie and tweak the sweetness or spice levels as desired by adding more honey, maple syrup, or a pinch of cinnamon.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the Vanilla Chai Smoothie into your favorite glass and enjoy the comforting, refreshing drink right away.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and a smoother texture.
- Blend the chai spices first for even flavor distribution.
- Adjust milk and ice amounts to control smoothie thickness.
- Chill ingredients before blending to make the smoothie extra refreshing.
- Experiment with different natural sweeteners such as honey, maple syrup, or dates.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie (approx. 12 oz)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Vanilla Chai Smoothie, chai smoothie, vanilla smoothie, spiced smoothie, healthy smoothie, energizing drink, dairy-free smoothie option
