Masala Chai Protein Smoothie is packed with aromatic Indian Chai spices along with natural protein. In the New Year I am starting a high protein and low sugar plus low carb diet. While I try out my new diet I am debating about increasing the good fats. It definitely helps in losing weight. However, I am still working on my diet plan and hopefully I should see a new me soon.
In the meanwhile I came up with this smoothie recipe. Masala chai is regular in my house. Since years every morning the first thing I want is masala chai. The aroma of the sweet spices and the loose tea boiled together in water just wakes up me up. It rejuvenates me in the morning and brings a smile on my face. It calms me down in many respects as well. Masala Chai has become very popular all over the world and I am proud to say that it originated in India.
In India almost every households enjoy masala chia in the morning since generations. This time, I decided to combine this age old masala chia recipe with a protein smoothie. This way I derive two benefits. While I enjoy the flavors of vegan masala chai I get my required protein after a workout for muscle recovery. I must admit my husband loved this smoothie after his 5 miles run. He couldn’t stop devouring the rich, thick and creamy texture of this smoothie. Masala Chai Protein Smoothie also suffices our protein requirement.
Masala chai is made in many ways but I chose to use easily available ingredients so as to make it faster. Therefore, I used the powdered form all the spices except for cloves. If you desire, you may use whole spices in masala chai along with water and loose tea. I prefer convenient healthy recipes so I get no excuses to stay fit and healthy. Also when I make quick and easy healthy recipes I never derail from healthy eating. It’s my way to eat healthy and nutritious. I am sure everyone has their own way to stick to healthy eating.
I can assure you that this Masala Chai Protein Smoothie is a winner and that you will love its lip smacking taste. It’s a must try!
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Masala Chai Protein Smoothie
Ingredients
For Masala Chai
- 1 cup water
- 2 tsp loose tea
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
- 1/4 tsp ginger powder
- 1/4 tsp crushed black pepper
- 4 whole cloves
For Smoothie
- 1 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 8 whole pitted dates
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 cup hemp seeds
Instructions
- In your sauce pan boil water. At the first boil add 2 tsp loose tea.
- Next add all the spices of masala chai. Boil it for only 30 seconds (do not overdo this step).
- Turn off the flame and strain masala chai in a glass. Let it cool slightly.
- Thereafter, in a blender combine all the smoothie ingredients along with strained masala chai.
- Afterwards blend it smooth and serve immediately.
Sindu says
Chai with a magical twist 😍soooo new to me !!
Gennifer Rose says
Pinned! Looks so creamy with a bit of spice 🙂
Gennifer Rose
Jenni LeBaron says
I love all of the flavors in this. This will be great for breakfast!
monika says
I just found your blog today and wanted to thank you for this recipe. I cannot wait to try it…I think I will make this on Saturday morning
Jenn says
Oh yes, thank you!!! I am making this right now! I drink a cup of chai tea each morning and this is the perfect twist to my favorite tea. Yay!!! Thank you 🙂
Gunjan says
Let me know how it turned out for you 🙂
Sue-Tanya McHorgh says
This looks really good. I love a good smoothie. I would love to try this.
Joan says
I have only had tea masala but this looks extra delish and yummy and would love to try it, thank you for sharing the recipe.
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
This look amazing! I love all things chai! I love that its healthy as well!
jessica says
what an interesting combination, i’ve never thought to mix these flavors for a smoothie (:
PRANITA DESHPANDE says
Really it gives nice relief to us when we are tired . You have made it fantastic.
Gunjan says
Thank you Pranita.
Anvita says
I love the ingredients you have used to make this shake. such a better alternative to the actual chai.
Paola says
OMG, I need to try this. The combination of the spices with the loose tea sound amazing 😍
Gunjan says
Thank you Paola. It indeed is amazingly delicious.
Willow says
I love chai tea. I bet it tastes great in a smoothie!
Gunjan says
My husband loves it so I would confidently say yes.
Jenni says
This looks really good. I love smoothies in the morning and switching it up helps keep things interesting for me.
Gunjan says
It indeed is interesting and different form the regular smoothies.
Ruthie says
This looks amazing!! My kind of smoothie!
Nicole Parise says
That looks delish! Will definitely try to make it!
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Ciera Chang says
Yum this looks and sounds delicious! Chai is my favorite and I love protein smoothies, so I need to try out this recipe!
xoxo, CiCi