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vanilla chai protein shake

Vanilla Chai Protein Shake

The Crispy Chef
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.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine Fusion, Healthy
Servings 1 shake
Calories 320 kcal

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 28gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 580mgFiber: 4gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 220IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 1.2mg
Keyword breakfast shake, chai protein shake, healthy chai shake, vanilla protein smoothie
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