After the fruit feast, I thought bananas would be dead to me.
Well, they kinda are. But only when I eat them plain. Definitely not in this delicious, thick spicy shake!
I wanted to make this as one of the first things I “ate” (consumed?) post-cleanse mostly because it’s so gentle on the tummy, but also because I have been DREAMING about the chai shake I had in Tahoe two weeks ago and recreating it was all I could think about.
The ingredients are kinda like those that go into my green tea smoothie, but with a little extra oomph!
You know what would also be really, really good in this? Vanilla ice cream.
Heck yeah.
I used teabags to brew my tea post-shake, but you could also make your own concentrate!
Again, this isn’t one of those protein-bomb smoothies. It could either be a dessert or part of a breakfast. Because, quite simply, the thought of drinking boiling hot chai tea right now is enough to make me gag. Summer is all about smoothies and shakes.
No need to break a sweat before yoga!
Chai Shakes
serves 2
Ingredients:
2 large frozen bananas (if you want to use regular bananas, just add ice)
1 cup very strong brewed chai tea (2 teabags per cup of water)
1/2 cup almond milk (or any milk)
tiny pinch of cinnamon
tiny pinch of ground ginger
1 T pure maple syrup
Directions:
Blend everything together. Drink immediately.
Time:
5 minutes
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this sounds so refreshing!! Love the maple syrup in there!
I wasn’t sure if you would be consuming another piece of fruit for awhile! – I have made something very similar using only one banana and no ginger. I will have to try this version, asap! Sounds great!!
Great recipe! I look forward to trying it!
My mom would love this! She is a chai-a-holic.
I’ll take this over sangria to celebrate summer’s first day!
yum yum yum! did you pulverize the whole bean in your blender or scrape the seeds in? the idea of this for breakfast tomorrow morning is making me smile right now.
holy.yum. i love chai and need more of it in my life! thank goodness you found a way to get it there
chai shake looks delicious! perfect for a hot summer day like today!
Haha I hardly ever buy chai! I should…these look delish. I think the maple syrup in there would taste great
Maybe the extra-strong chai is what I’ve been missing — I’ve tried making my own chai lattes but they always turn out really weak.
That looks so good! I want one this morning. I love chai and I love smoothies so this sounds perfect.
Jenna this looks and sounds sooo good!
I am digging the neon green straw + the pale wood backdrop. It looks really cool together.
But not as cool as your chai shake undoubtedly tastes. I am sold. Must make.
Boo, the only ingredient I’m missing to make this is Chai soy and milk!!
*Chai tea
Hm, I don’t think I have Chai tea. How does it work – you just steep a tea bag like normal in hot water? And then add it to the blender? Does it come out thick? (Which I’d prefer!). Doesn’t seem like much liquid involved.
Oooh this sounds so good! I used to despise chai tea but I’m starting to love it now… and I bet it would be even better with vanilla ice cream.
This sounds perfect. (PS I laugh as I sit here reading this eating my morning bowl of oats thinking, yes, it’s a little warm to be eating something hot. lol)
Looks amazing! Better than any frozen drink that Starbucks would carry!!!
I know what I’m having for lunch!
Chai is my favorite tea–this looks fantastic!
I love that this has ginger. I would put ginger in everything if I could.
Amazing! I know what I’m drinking post yoga! Happy 1st day of summer!
You have me on a chai kick lately after making that buttercream! This looks amazingly refreshing, I bet it has just a perfect spice to it. Something you would see served at a funky coffee/ smoothie bar.
The ultimate chai tea latte- sounds so refreshing!
Uh, I know what I’ll be having after my run today! I’ve been working from home today, and when doing so, I tend to eat I lot heavier than when at work, so I really need something refreshing – and I think this shake will be perfect. Thanks for sharing!
perfect for summer mornings! I drink chai tea every morning, but I might have to switch to this!
This looks really good. I can’t wait to get home and try it out. I love shakes and smoothies before a morning workout.
looks so good!
I can’t wait to try this! Thanks for the great recipe.
How perfect! I was planning on making a chai smoothie this afternoon
Except I’m going to make it protein powder-packed!
Great idea for a post-workout smoothie!
Oh wow…I love the flavor of chai and this just sounds amazing. Will definitely be trying this soon!
Holla’ this looks awesome!
I could really go for one of these right now– did you make extra? I was just thinking it’s time to make the switch to iced coffee for the summer- this sounds like an even better idea!
Oooh maple syrup? What an interesting addition!
I love that Tazo Chia tea so I’m sure this would be right up my alley.
That looks deeeelish! Thanks for sharing, I’ll be making one this week for sure!
The maple syrup is such a quirky addition. I kinda love it
Yumm…okay, maybe not the most intelligent reply. But seriously, that looks so delish.
Mmmm – this looks and sounds so good!
Love Chai Shakes! So refreshing
All of your posts about chai-flavored foods/drinks have inspired me to run out and buy a box of Chai tea. I love chai (esp chai tea lattes from Coffee Bean!), but I’ve never attempted to do anything with it at home – to include brewing my own cup. .. I know- I’m so behind the curve here.
I just discovered my love for chai and I am going to try this today
I have been wanting to try a chai shake for some time. Does the banana overpower the chai flavor?
nope! it makes it super creamy and delicious
What a great recipe idea!!! THANKS!
Keep the chai recipes coming!! I love them!
Oh my! Chai tea is my favorite although I try avoiding it because all that caffeine gives me a jolt (not a big caffeine consumer) but heck, this shake looks fabulous and might just be worth an afternoon of being hyperactive.
Holy deliciousness!
I LOVE Chai tea – will have to give this a try. And speaking of vanilla ice cream in your chai shake, Hagen Daaz has a chai tea flavored ice cream right now – a seasonal thing apparently. YUM!
works for me! I LOVE CHAI anything, I still need to make your chai cupcakes.
My first meal post-fruit cleanse would likely be a slice of chocolate cake
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You are a better woman than me Jenna!
This looks delicious….I’m still thinking hard about your post on the fruit detox. I think I might take the plunge next week!
I juuuust made a chai iced tea and it was sooo good. I love your milkshake idea. Genius.
That sounds refreshing!!!
Holy bananas! This sounds amazing. I am headed to the store after work to get the ingredients! Do you think I could substitute agave syrup for the maple? Only because I have a lot of it on hand, but don’t think I have any maple syrup…
This sounds wonderful, thanks!
I love Starbucks’ chai frapuccinos but this looks even better (and cheaper)!
I love every ingredient in this! Beauty.
Hey jenna, how are you liking the anti aging cream you got from whole foods? I would love to hear your take on it.thanks!
just made this! i used a bit of coconut milk in addition to almond milk and it was soo creamy and delicious!
yumm!! great addition with the coconut milk!
sounds awesome! chai anything is my summer go-to drink
This looks delicious! I love that it’s actually fairly light for a shake. And Tazo makes the best Chai!
Yum, sounds so refreshing!! Love it.
Mmm I love chai lattes, but a chai shake sounds even better!
This sounds amazing! I love chai tea but I agree…the idea of hot tea in this weather makes me want to run and hide in my freezer.
Your chai shake sounds great – love the banana in there. Perfect for hot summer days.
This looks amazing! Chai is one of my favorites, I will definitely be making this. Thanks sooo much for the great idea
I love making chai shakes. I usually freeze my chai (or chai concentrate) into cubes so it’s even thicker. I’m curious though, you show vanilla, but it didn’t seem to make the recipe — did you use it?
This looks SO good! I have some frozen bananas in the freezer and can’t wait to try your smoothie!
Thank you for this excellent recipe. I made it yesterday afternoon when I could no longer keep my eyes open reading a literary criticism assignment for grad school. Not too sweet and perfect for a sunny day!
This was very good. I was worried the banana would over power the smoothie but it didn’t. Thanks!
Awesome recipe! I modified a little bit, I added Chia seeds and Vanilla Protein powder. Since going Gluten Free I haven’t been able to have Chai Fraps from Starbucks for over 3 years. This was amazing! Thank you!
I made this yesterday and it was wonderful! It is a perfect combination! Thank you!
I just made this for me and my sister. This is delicious! Thank you for this recipe!
I threw a banana in the freezer this morning in anticipation of wanting one this afternoon… and it was amazing! Definitely will be in my summer rotation. Thank you for such amazing recipes and wonderful stories. Reading your blog is one of my daily highlights!
Hi Jenna! Great chai shake recipe ~ linking back to this beauty in my post today
Thanks for the inspiration! I tried this and it turned out really well, I think I put a little too much chai concentrate in though, so next time I’ll try with a little less. Here’s how mine turned out: http://graceadkins.blogspot.com/p/adventures-in-kitchen.html
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