Ingredients
Liquid Base
- ½ cup strong chai tea (chilled) or ¼ cup chai concentrate
- ½-1 cup almond milk
Fruit
- 1-2 frozen bananas
- ½ cup frozen diced apple
Protein & Sweetener
- 1 serving protein powder (plain or vanilla; Sprout Living recommended)
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (or 1-2 Medjool dates)
Flavorings & Add-ins
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp almond butter (or substitute any nut butter or hemp seeds)
- 1 tsp ground flax seeds (optional)
- ¼ tsp chai spice (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all ingredients including chilled chai tea or concentrate, almond milk, frozen bananas, frozen diced apple, protein powder, honey or maple syrup (or dates), vanilla extract, almond butter, and optional flax seeds and chai spice.
- Blend Smoothie: Add all ingredients into a high-speed blender. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no lumps remaining.
- Adjust Consistency: If the smoothie is too thick, add more almond milk or chai tea. For a thicker texture, add additional frozen bananas or apples and blend again.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pour the smoothie into a tall glass or a bowl. Optionally, top with your favorite toppings such as granola, nuts, or fresh fruit for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute almond butter with any other nut butter or hemp seeds depending on preference or dietary needs.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of honey, maple syrup, or dates.
- Using frozen fruits helps create a thick, chilled smoothie without needing ice.
- Adding ground flax seeds boosts fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
- Chai spice is optional but enhances the authentic chai flavor; use a pre-made chai spice mix or a combo of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves.
- For a vegan version, ensure to use maple syrup or dates instead of honey.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
