A smooth, chilled blend of strong brewed chai and sweet frozen banana, with a hint of cinnamon and a touch of salt for balance. Perfect for a refreshing, flavorful smoothie.
Chai Banana Smoothie
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A smooth, chilled blend of strong brewed chai and sweet frozen banana, with a hint of cinnamon and a touch of salt for balance. Perfect for a refreshing, flavorful smoothie.
Prep
7 min
Cook
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Total
7 min
Servings
1
Diet
Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan
Ingredients
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servings
Scales by servings. Blend or brew in batches if your blender or pot is small.
- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)strong brewed chai, chilled
- 1.0 mediumfrozen banana
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp (1.3 g)ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (120.0 g)ice cubes
- pinch of fine sea salt
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Instructions
- Add the chilled chai to a high-speed blender.
- Add the frozen banana, ground cinnamon, fine sea salt, and vanilla extract.
- Add the ice cubes.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds until completely smooth.
- Check consistency and adjust by blending in 1–2 tablespoons additional liquid if too thick, or a few extra ice cubes if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use a ripe banana for natural sweetness and a creamier texture. Frozen banana slices work best to chill without diluting.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make chai banana smoothie?
Plan on 7 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make chai banana smoothie ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours and shake or re-blend before drinking.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.
Is this drink vegan?
Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as syrups, sauces and toppings are labeled vegan.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
117
Calories / serving
0.4g
Fat
28.6g
Carbs
1.4g
Protein
14.5g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~117 cal · 0g fat · 29g carbs · 1g protein · 15g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 117 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 22 min·1.3 mi·~2550 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 16 min·0.8 mi·~1600 steps
- Moderate cycling 12 min·2.4 mi
- Swimming laps 16 min
- Jogging 11 min·0.9 mi·~1750 steps
- Stair climbing 11 min·~1000 steps
- Dancing 19 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 12 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 27 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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