Banana & Vanilla Chai Latte Smoothie with Dates

Close up on the top portion of a glass of chai smoothie that's garnished with sliced bananas and more spices.

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Banana & Vanilla Chai Latte Smoothie with Dates

This Chai smoothie is a dreamy rich combo of spiced flavor with sweet bananas. It features all the spices you love from a Chai latte, but also with a hint of vanilla and is naturally sweetened with dates. It makes for a wholesome breakfast or snack or even light dessert!

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Total Time5

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Drinks, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy, Low in fat, No granulated sugar, Vegan

Servings: smoothies

Calories: 471kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Equipment

Blender

Ingredients

2 frozen bananas
½ cup rolled oats
2 tbsp almond butter
1 ¾ cup vegan plain milk or more if needed, unsweetened
2-3 medjool dates
1 tsp vanilla extract

Spice mix

1 tsp ground cinnamon
¾ tsp ground cardamom
¼ tsp ground ginger
⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
⅛ tsp ground cloves

Instructions

Combine all the ingredients in a blender (start with the liquid) and blend until smooth. If the smoothie is too thick and does not blend well, add a little more milk to get the blades going.
Enjoy right away.

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Notes

To make this smoothie nut-free: swap the almond butter for pumpkin seed butter and make sure to use nut-free non dairy milk.
If you don't have a high-speed blender, then consider soaking the oats in the milk for 15-20 minutes before adding to your blender. You can also soak the dates in boiling water for a few minutes to soften them as well.
Frozen bananas can be stubborn when blending, so use a spatula to check if there are some pieces of fruits left behind before pouring into your glass.
Blending your frozen bananas smoothie for too long can result in a warmer drink. If this happens, simply add a few ice cubes and blend again to chill your shake.
When making a frozen banana fruit smoothie, add the liquid first. This will help the blending.
Slice the frozen bananas before adding to the blender for easier blending.
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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