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High Protein Chai Smoothie (Vegan)

Published on January 2, 2018 Updated on January 26, 2023 By Gunjan 22 Comments

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Start you day with this High Protein Chai Smoothie (Vegan) to get just the right dosage of caffeine and protein along with lots of deliciousness. It also is a great post workout recovery beverage and is made with all the healthy ingredients.

front view of served high protein chai smoothie.

I often like to make my protein smoothies without protein powder. Hence, I added all the natural superfoods in it.

In order to keep this chai smoothie plant based and nutritious, I sweetened it with dates.

Masala Chai is my favorite and I make it regularly every day. Its a popular Indian hot beverage. With this idea on my mind I blended masala chai into a smoothie.

Therefore, I discovered this vegan chai smoothie infused with spices and other natural ingredients.

What is masala chai?

Masala chai also known as chai is made by brewing black tea (preferably loose tea) in water. Then, it is flavored with with spices and simmered with milk. It is served hot with sugar.

History of chai

Its a popular hot beverage in South Asia. It originated in India. However, producing tea in India was made popular during the British rule when Britishers feared the domination of Chinese tea. It is now worldwide popular. Assam is the largest tea producer where the tea leaves are grown and processed.

I love chai so much that I made chai cookies also so as to get the maximum flavor of my favorite beverage.

Ingredients

top view of all the ingredients on a wooden board.

Ingredient notes

Black Loose tea – its easily available in any Indian store and gives a more authentic taste of masala chai to this smoothie recipe. However, you may use black tea bags if loose tea is not available.

Spices – I have used common spices that is used in Indian chai everyday.

Seeds – I used the combination of chia seeds and hempseeds in order to make this chai smoothie high in protein.

Almond milk – oat milk also works in this smoothie.

Dates – I love the combination of dates to enhance the flavor of masala chai. They compliment each other really well. However, you may use banana to sweeten this smoothie if desired.

close up view of a glass filled with chai smoothie.

For detailed measurement of ingredients, please scroll down to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

How to make

Step 1 – Brew

In this step, I boiled water in a saucepan and stirred in loose tea. I let it brew for few seconds and immediately added cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, black pepper and cloves to it.

tea brewing with the spices in the saucepan.

Then, I let it brew for about 1-2 minutes on a low flame and turned it off. Next, I strained the chai in a glass with the help of a strainer.

tea strained in the glass with the help of a strainer.

Then, I discarded the leftover tea and spices that was filtered in the strainer and kept the chai aside.

Step 2 – Blend

Firstly, in a blender, I combined almond milk, dates, hempseeds and chia seeds and brewed tea.

all the ingredients in the blender.

Secondly, I blended it until smooth and creamy.

blended ingredients in the blender.

Lastly, I poured it in the serving glasses and enjoyed immediately.

It was refreshing and so delicious and so healthy too.

a 45 degree angle view of served chai smoothie.

Expert tips

  • Make sure to brew the tea leaves along with the spices for only 1-2 minutes. Do not over cook or else it will taste bitter.
  • I recommend using high speed blender so that dates are well blended in the smoothie for the best results.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How long does it last?

This taste best when served immediately. If kept for long this chai smoothie will loose its taste and aroma.

Can I use protein powder?

Yes, plant based protein powder is fine. Skip the seeds and use 1 scoop of plain unflavored protein powder so that the flavor of chai stays intact.

Is it okay to drink it everyday?

In India, we drink chai everyday and yes its ok and healthy to drink 1-2 cups of chai everyday. I have added more nutrition to this smoothie and hence it can be enjoyed everyday too.

top view of chai smoothie in a serving glass.

More vegan protein smoothie recipes

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Superfood Green Smoothie
Chia Hemp Smoothie
Vegan Kale Smoothie
Strawberry Shortcake Protein Smoothie
Coffee Hemp Smoothie

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front view of served high protein chai smoothie.
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4.67 from 3 votes

High Protein Chai Smoothie (Vegan)

Start you day with this High Protein Chai Smoothie (Vegan) to get just the right dosage of caffeine and protein along with lots of deliciousness. It also is a great post workout recovery beverage and is made with all the healthy ingredients. 
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time2 mins
Total Time7 mins
Course: smoothie
Cuisine: American, Indian
Keyword: chai protein smoothie, chai smoothie recipe, chai tea smoothie, how to make chai smoothie, masala chai smoothie, vegan chai smoothie
Servings: 3
Calories: 237kcal
Author: Gunjan

Ingredients

For Chai

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tsp black 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 cups unsweetened almond milk
  • 8 whole pitted dates
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup hemp seeds

Instructions

  • In a saucepan boil water. At the first boil add black loose tea. Let it brew at medium – high flame for 1 minute.
  • Add cinnamon powder, cardamom powder, ginger powder, black pepper and cloves into the saucepan. Let it boil for 30 seconds at medium flame. Turn it off and strain it in a glass. Keep the chai aside.
  • In a blender, combine almond milk, dates, chia seeds, hempseeds and strained chai.
  • Blend it until smooth and creamy. Pour it in the serving glasses and serve immediately.

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Notes

  • This recipe is not a very strong flavored masala chai. If you like strong flavors of chai then add 4 tsp loose tea instead of 2 tsp loose tea.
  • If desired you may substitute the ground spices with whole spices. 1/4 inch cinnamon stick instead of cinnamon powder, 2-3 green cardamom pods instead of cardamom powder, 1 -2 tsp grated fresh ginger instead of ginger powder. These substitutes give a stronger flavor to the chai. 
  • If substituting the ground spices to whole spices, then as soon as the water boils add black loose tea and all the spices. Let them brew all together for 1-2 minutes at medium-high flame. Then turn it off and strain. 
  • This chai smoothie tastes best when served immediately. If kept for longer it may lose its taste and aroma. 

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 5mg

tall glass mugs filled with chai smoothie.

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Comments

  1. Sindu says

    January 10, 2018 at 5:07 am

    Chai with a magical twist 😍soooo new to me !!

    Reply
  2. Gennifer Rose says

    January 5, 2018 at 11:54 pm

    Pinned! Looks so creamy with a bit of spice 🙂

    Gennifer Rose

    Reply
  3. Jenni LeBaron says

    January 5, 2018 at 10:43 pm

    I love all of the flavors in this. This will be great for breakfast!

    Reply
  4. monika says

    January 4, 2018 at 12:56 am

    4 stars
    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

    Reply
  5. Jenn says

    January 3, 2018 at 3:03 pm

    5 stars
    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 🙂

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      January 3, 2018 at 6:12 pm

      Let me know how it turned out for you 🙂

      Reply
  6. Sue-Tanya McHorgh says

    January 3, 2018 at 1:44 pm

    This looks really good. I love a good smoothie. I would love to try this.

    Reply
  7. Joan says

    January 3, 2018 at 12:21 pm

    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.

    Reply
  8. Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

    January 3, 2018 at 5:57 am

    This look amazing! I love all things chai! I love that its healthy as well!

    Reply
  9. jessica says

    January 3, 2018 at 3:26 am

    what an interesting combination, i’ve never thought to mix these flavors for a smoothie (:

    Reply
  10. PRANITA DESHPANDE says

    January 2, 2018 at 5:59 pm

    Really it gives nice relief to us when we are tired . You have made it fantastic.

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      January 2, 2018 at 10:10 pm

      Thank you Pranita.

      Reply
  11. Anvita says

    January 3, 2018 at 1:57 am

    I love the ingredients you have used to make this shake. such a better alternative to the actual chai.

    Reply
  12. Paola says

    January 2, 2018 at 10:04 pm

    5 stars
    OMG, I need to try this. The combination of the spices with the loose tea sound amazing 😍

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      January 2, 2018 at 10:09 pm

      Thank you Paola. It indeed is amazingly delicious.

      Reply
  13. Willow says

    January 2, 2018 at 7:43 pm

    I love chai tea. I bet it tastes great in a smoothie!

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      January 2, 2018 at 10:09 pm

      My husband loves it so I would confidently say yes.

      Reply
  14. Jenni says

    January 2, 2018 at 5:14 pm

    This looks really good. I love smoothies in the morning and switching it up helps keep things interesting for me.

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      January 2, 2018 at 10:10 pm

      It indeed is interesting and different form the regular smoothies.

      Reply
  15. Ruthie says

    January 2, 2018 at 4:35 pm

    This looks amazing!! My kind of smoothie!

    Reply
  16. Nicole Parise says

    January 2, 2018 at 4:27 pm

    That looks delish! Will definitely try to make it!

    Nicole Parise – NicoleParise.com

    Reply
  17. Ciera Chang says

    January 2, 2018 at 4:09 pm

    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

    Reply

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