Chai Banana Smoothie
Elevate your smoothie game with this irresistibly creamy and aromatic Chai Banana Smoothie! Packed with the cozy spices of brewed chai tea, a touch of cinnamon, and a hint of cardamom, this quick and easy recipe combines wholesome ingredients like ripe banana, unsweetened almond milk, and natural sweeteners for a perfectly balanced treat. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s the ideal fusion of a spiced chai latte and a refreshing smoothie, making it perfect for breakfast, a midday energy boost, or a guilt-free dessert. Serve this heavenly drink chilled with a sprinkle of cinnamon for a finishing touch that screams cafe-worthy indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Banana
- 1 cup Chai tea (brewed and cooled)
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.125 teaspoon Ground cardamom
- 4 pieces Ice cubes
Instructions
Peel and slice the banana into chunks for easier blending.
Brew a cup of chai tea and let it cool completely before using in the smoothie.
In a blender, combine the sliced banana, cooled chai tea, almond milk, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground cardamom.
Add the ice cubes to the blender.
Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides if needed.
Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding a bit more honey or maple syrup.
Pour the smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
106 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 46 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.2 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.0 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 125 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 270 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
