Chai Smoothie
This Chai Smoothie is incredibly filling, packed with nutritious ingredients, and boasts a rich, creamy texture with delightful hints of cinnamon and cardamom.
Servings: 1 smoothie
Cost: $1.21
Equipment
- Blender high-powered
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk see note 1
- 1 cup frozen banana coins see note 2
- 2 tablespoons old-fashioned oats
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 3 tablespoons vanilla protein powder see note 3
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/16 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/16 teaspoon salt
- 8 large ice cubes
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients into a high-powered blender.
- Blend until smooth. If needed, stop the blender and stir around with a spoon and begin blending again. Taste and add additional spices or add sweetener if desired. Enjoy immediately! This shake doesn't sit/store well.
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Notes
Note 1: Any milk works, but I prefer plant-based milk in this smoothie. Macadamia nut milk and unsweetened vanilla almond milk both work very well in this drink.
Note 2: Remove the peel, slice the banana into coins, place in freezer-safe containers or bags, and freeze overnight. A lot of stores also sell frozen banana chunks, these work great for a less time-consuming option.
Note 3: The protein powder adds sweetness and vanilla flavor to the smoothie. I recommend using a stevia-sweetened protein powder, like Orgain or Truvani's vanilla, to eliminate the need for extra sugar. If you skip the protein, consider adding a sweetener. Remember, we only use 3 tablespoons, not a full scoop.
Storage: This smoothie doesn't sit or store well.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 35.1g | Protein: 10.1g | Fat: 10.8g | Cholesterol: 0.9mg | Sodium: 122mg | Fiber: 5.1g | Sugar: 14.7g