Vanilla Chai Protein Shake
This creamy vanilla chai protein shake blends frozen banana, chai spices, and protein powder into a milkshake-like breakfast that’s both cozy and filling. It’s like a coffee shop treat, but with real nutrition and no $7 price tag.
Equipment
- Blender
- Measuring Spoons
- Glass or to-go cup
- Straw (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (25–30g protein)
- 1 cup milk of choice (dairy, almond, oat, etc.)
- 1 large frozen banana
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt (optional)
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp ground ginger
- 0.125 tsp ground cardamom
- pinch ground cloves
- pinch ground nutmeg (optional)
- pinch black pepper
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tsp chai spice blend (if using instead of individual spices)
- 1 chai tea bag (optional – steep and cool milk)
- 4-5 ice cubes (if banana not frozen)
Instructions
- Peel ripe bananas, slice into chunks, and freeze. Let sit 2–3 minutes before blending if very hard. Keep a stash in the freezer for quick shakes.
- Mix cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, and pepper in a small bowl. Optional: make a larger batch to store for future use.
- Add to blender in this order: milk, protein powder, chai spices, frozen banana, yogurt (if using), sweetener, and any other add-ins. Blend on high 30–60 seconds until smooth.
- Pour into glass or to-go cup. Serve immediately while thick and cold. Dust with cinnamon or add toppings if desired.
Notes
Customize it with espresso, nut butters, or greens. Pre-mix the chai spice blend for faster mornings. Best served immediately for optimal texture. Add more milk to thin, or banana for thickness.