Quick Breakfast Chai Shake
Start your mornings with the cozy flavors of a Quick Breakfast Chai Shake, a creamy, nutrient-packed smoothie that pairs the warming spices of chai tea with wholesome ingredients for an instantly energizing start! This 5-minute recipe combines brewed and cooled chai tea, unsweetened almond milk, a frozen banana, and rolled oats for a filling and fiber-rich base. Almond butter adds a velvety texture, while maple syrup delivers a touch of natural sweetness. Infused with fragrant cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom, this shake brings all the comforting notes of your favorite chai latte into a refreshing drink. Perfect for busy mornings, it's vegan, dairy-free, and customizable to taste. Enjoy it as-is or garnish with a drizzle of almond butter for an extra indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Brewed chai tea (cooled)
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 large Ripe banana (frozen is best)
- 0.25 cup Rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon Almond butter
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup (or your preferred sweetener)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.125 teaspoon Ground cardamom
- 3 pieces Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Brew a strong cup of chai tea using your favorite chai tea bag or loose-leaf chai blend and allow it to cool completely.
Step 2: In a blender, combine the cooled chai tea, almond milk, frozen banana, rolled oats, almond butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and ice cubes (if using).
Step 3: Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes, or until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Taste the shake and adjust sweetness, adding more maple syrup if desired.
Step 5: Pour the shake into a glass and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a drizzle of almond butter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
364 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.8 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 82 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.6 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.7 g | ||
| Protein | 9.3 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 297 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 855 mg | 18% | |
*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.
