Indian Chai Tea or Smoothie
Elevate your mornings or afternoons with this Indian Chai Tea Smoothie, a fusion of traditional chai flavors and creamy smoothie goodness. This recipe infuses black tea with warming spices like cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and fresh ginger, steeping them to aromatic perfection before blending with a ripe banana, yogurt, milk, honey, and ice for a velvety, spiced treat. Whether you choose dairy or a plant-based alternative, this smoothie is rich in flavor and packed with a wholesome twist. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s a refreshing yet comforting drink that’s perfect for breakfast, a midday pick-me-up, or an energizing snack. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra touch of warmth!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 240 ml Water
- 1 piece Black tea bag
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick
- 3 pieces Cloves
- 3 pieces Cardamom pods
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 120 ml Milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 piece Banana
- 120 ml Plain yogurt
- 6 pieces Ice cubes
Instructions
In a small saucepan, bring 240 ml of water to a boil.
Add the black tea bag, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, and fresh ginger to the boiling water.
Reduce the heat to a simmer and allow the spices and tea to steep for 5 minutes.
Strain the tea into a heatproof cup to remove the spices and discard the solids. Let the tea cool down to room temperature.
In a blender, combine the cooled chai tea, honey, milk, banana, and plain yogurt.
Add the ice cubes to the blender.
Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy.
Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or a dollop of yogurt.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
411 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.7 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 18 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 168 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.4 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.0 g | ||
| Protein | 12.2 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 474 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 966 mg | 21% | |
*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.
