Vanilla
Chai
Smoothie
is
a
creamy,
spiced
delight
that
perfectly
balances
the
warmth
of
chai
spices
with
the
smooth
sweetness
of
vanilla.
It’s
one
of
the
refreshing
yet
cozy
drinks
that
make
for
a
delicious
breakfast,
afternoon
pick-me-up,
or
post-workout
treat.
Serve
it
with
a
sprinkle
of
cinnamon
on
top
or
alongside
a
light
snack
for
a
satisfying
experience.
Recipe
Information
-
Preparation
Time:
5
minutes -
Cooking
Time:
0
minutes -
Course:
Beverage -
Cuisine:
Fusion -
Servings:
2 -
Calories
per
Serving:
220 -
Price:
~$3
Equipment
Needed
- 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
tablespoon
honey
or
maple
syrup
(adjust
to
taste) -
1
teaspoon
vanilla
extract -
½
teaspoon
cinnamon -
¼
teaspoon
ground
ginger -
⅛
teaspoon
ground
nutmeg -
⅛
teaspoon
ground
cloves
(optional,
for
extra
spice) -
½
cup
ice
cubes
(optional,
for
a
thicker
smoothie)
Nutritional
Information
(Per
Serving)
-
Calories:
220 -
Carbohydrates:
40g -
Protein:
8g -
Fat:
4g
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!
Cooking
Tips
-
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.
How
About
Alternative
Ingredients
for
this
Recipe?
If
you
want
to
switch
things
up
in
your
Vanilla
Chai
Smoothie,
there
are
plenty
of
great
alternatives.
Instead
of
chai
tea,
you
can
use
chai
concentrate
for
a
bolder
flavor
or
swap
it
for
spiced
black
tea
if
you
prefer
something
milder.
For
the
milk,
oat
milk
will
give
you
a
creamier
texture,
coconut
milk
adds
a
tropical
twist,
and
regular
dairy
milk
works
if
you’re
not
avoiding
lactose.
When
it
comes
to
sweeteners,
you
can
replace
honey
or
maple
syrup
with
agave
syrup,
date
syrup,
coconut
sugar,
or
even
a
sugar-free
option
like
stevia
if
you’re
watching
your
sugar
intake.
If
you
don’t
want
to
use
bananas,
try
frozen
mango,
pear,
or
even
cooked
sweet
potato
for
a
similar
creamy
consistency.
For
dairy-free
alternatives
to
Greek
yogurt,
coconut
yogurt,
cashew
yogurt,
or
silken
tofu
will
all
work
while
still
keeping
the
smoothie
rich
and
smooth.
If
you’re
out
of
individual
chai
spices,
using
a
half
teaspoon
of
pumpkin
spice
mix
is
an
easy
swap.
For
a
little
extra
warmth,
add
a
pinch
of
cardamom
or
black
pepper
to
enhance
the
chai
flavor.
Summary
Vanilla
Chai
Smoothie
is
the
perfect
blend
of
warmth
and
refreshment,
bringing
together
creamy
textures
and
cozy
spices
in
one
delicious
drink.
With
so
many
ingredient
swaps
available,
you
can
easily
customize
it
to
fit
your
taste
and
dietary
preferences.