Enjoy the delicious mix of chai and gingerbread flavors in this smoothie. It's a great treat for the holidays or any time you want something warm and comforting like a smoothie.
Ingredients: 1 cup almond milk. 1 ripe banana. 1/2 cup rolled oats. 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon. 1/2 tsp ground ginger. 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg. 1/4 tsp ground cloves. 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. 1 chai tea bag. 1 tbsp molasses. 1-2 tbsp honey or maple syrup adjust to taste. Ice cubes optional.
Instructions: Heat the almond milk until it's hot but not boiling. Steep the chai tea bag in the hot almond milk for 5 minutes, then remove the tea bag. Allow the chai-infused almond milk to cool to room temperature. In a blender, combine the ripe banana, rolled oats, spices cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, vanilla extract, molasses, and honey/maple syrup. Add the cooled chai-infused almond milk to the blender. If desired, add ice cubes for a colder smoothie. Blend everything until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust sweetness or spices if needed by adding more honey/maple syrup or spices. Pour into a glass, garnish with a pinch of ground cinnamon or grated ginger, and enjoy!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
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