Chai Pear Smoothie

Sep 10, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Drinks Drinks beverages Vanilla: Extract Easy

This chai pear smoothie blends strong brewed chai with ripe pear, cinnamon, and a touch of sea salt for a lightly spiced and refreshing drink.

Prep 7 min

Cook —

Total 7 min

Servings 1

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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servings

¾ cup (180.0 ml)strong brewed chai, chilled
1.0 cup (150.0 g)chopped ripe pear
½ tsp (1.0 g)ground cinnamon
½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)ice cubes
pinch of fine sea salt

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Instructions

Add the strong brewed chai to a high-speed blender.
Add the chopped ripe pear, 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 the consistency. Blend in 1–2 tablespoons additional liquid if too thick, or a few extra ice cubes or frozen fruit if too thin.
Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.

Tips

Use ripe pears for the best natural sweetness. You can substitute brewed black tea with chai tea bags if desired.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make chai pear smoothie?

Plan on 7 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.

Can I make chai pear 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.

This chai pear smoothie blends strong brewed chai with ripe pear, cinnamon, and a touch of sea salt for a lightly spiced and refreshing drink.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

97 Calories / serving

0.2g Fat

23.8g Carbs

0.7g Protein

15.0g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~97 cal · 0g fat · 24g 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 · 97 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 18 min·1.1 mi·~2100 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 13 min·0.7 mi·~1300 steps
Moderate cycling 10 min·2.0 mi
Swimming laps 14 min
Jogging 9 min·0.8 mi·~1450 steps
Stair climbing 9 min·~800 steps
Dancing 16 min
Bodyweight circuit training 10 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 23 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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