This smoothie is inspired by the warming, spicy flavor of chai tea, with an added layer of incredible flavor from vanilla extract. We make the chai tea ourself, so you do need a few key spices.
Tea
1 black tea teabag
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of ground black peppercorns
2 black cardamom pods
1 star anise
½ tsp ground ginger
Stevia to taste
2 cups boiling water
Smoothie
½ banana
2 tbsp hemp seeds
2 tbsp coconut oil
3 tbsp ground almonds
1 tbsp 100% pure vanilla extract
1.50 cups almond milk
Large handful of ice
1
Add all of the tea ingredients to a heatproof jug and leave to cool, then store in the fridge overnight, pour through a strainer in the morning to remove the spices so you’ve just got the cold tea leftover
2
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth
3
Pour and serve immediately
Nutrition Facts
2 servings
Serving size
- Amount per serving
- Calories296
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 24.9g32%
- Total Carbohydrate 1.1g1%
- Protein 6.2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Tea
1 black tea teabag
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of ground black peppercorns
2 black cardamom pods
1 star anise
½ tsp ground ginger
Stevia to taste
2 cups boiling water
Smoothie
½ banana
2 tbsp hemp seeds
2 tbsp coconut oil
3 tbsp ground almonds
1 tbsp 100% pure vanilla extract
1.50 cups almond milk
Large handful of ice