Thick, creamy vanilla chai breakfast shakes…
Have you ever tried chai tea?
My college roommate got me hooked on chai sophomore year, and the spicy beverage helped me through many a winter’s bike ride to class. I invested in a stainless-steel travel mug, which I’d fill with hot tea and stuff into the side pocket of my backpack. Today’s recipe is a milkshake version of that comforting chai.
(P.S. To anyone who currently attends SMU: buy a cheap bike. In the years I was there, two of my bicycles were stolen—locks and all!)
A thick, creamy, and secretly healthy milkshake with sweet chai spices.
Perfect for a post-workout drink or a late-night snack…
Or even for breakfast!
Vanilla Chai Breakfast Shakes
Vanilla Chai Breakfast Shakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk of choice, or less for a thicker shake
- 1 very ripe frozen banana (Banana-Free Version Here)
- 1/2 tsp each cinnamon and powdered ginger
- Tiny dash each: pepper, cardamom, ground cloves, and nutmeg (You can omit any or all if desired. Or omit all the spices and simply brew your milk with a chai tea bag, then chill before blending)
- 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
- optional sweetener if desired
Instructions
Crazy-simple directions: Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. Serve cold, or gently heat if a hot drink is desired instead. (Side note: I bet if you make a bigger serving and tweak the recipe a bit, it could make a good ice cream. I might have to work on that!)
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I love milkshakes! I havent had one in a looong time because a lot of times, a milkshake recipe requires a certain amount of sugary ice cream and such… eeuw. I do like ice cream but only in spoonfuls on special occasions. They’re way too sweet for my liking. This is a great idea 🙂
I’d love to go to any bake sale that you have a stall at! I’d buy it all 😉
In terms of your request for advice:
– Have something that people can see (rather than wrapping everything and covering up the tempting deliciousness… even if it’s a sample to show what they’ll get inside)
– Offer easy takeaway options (packaging or something that isn’t too messy to carry if you don’t have packaging)
-Market the trademark that you’re so incredibly good at: gloriously delicious treats that taste amazing, but are also pretty healthy.
I think the things that people want the most at bake sales are either simple like a great soft cookie or something that looks magnificent like an elaborately decorated cupcake…at least those are the things that I like! Or rice crispy treats 🙂
I absolutely love drinks like this! have fun at that bake sale 🙂
Just made this! I took the advice of someone on your facebook page to add a little spinach, and I can easily see this being my new favorite shake :). Thanks for another winning recipe, Katie!
Oh, I did NOT mean to channel Charlie Sheen :-?.
Ohh I LOVE chai!! In college I was hooked on chai lattes- but only from the coffee cart- the coffee shop on campus made them differently and they were never as good! Now I start my work days with chai tea with a stevia and it’s the perfect start to my day! Can’t wait to try this!!
What form of stevia do you use? I LOVE chai tea, but struggle with finding a good sweetener. I stopped using plain white sugar a while ago. I used splenda for a long time (because I was clueless and thought it was better for me!) I have since tried Truvia and just don’t care for it. I need to add like 6 packets to 1 normal size 8oz mug! I’ve considered trying stevia in liquid form or another brand. Any suggestions would be helpful!
Jumping in to recommend NuNaturals 🙂
Katie,
I’ve been making the chocolate chip milkshake (with or without mint) every day for several days now! I use frozen banana, coconut milk, and add chia seed. It is so rich and thick! I’m addicted.
Still lovin’ your blog after several years of following!
That really (really!) means a lot to me… especially since I know how confusing my blog used to be, with giant white spaces, lots of bold sentences, and links going everywhere even to get to just one recipe. (Hopefully it’s much better about that now; I’ve really tried to make it easier to read!)
I have had a chai drink before and thought it was pretty yummy! I will definately give this a go. Where do you get frozen bananas? Do you just freezeva regular banana?
Peel bananas when they turn brown, then freeze :).
Katie – I’d suggest making the chocolate rice krispy treat bars. I made them for a party a couple months ago, and I’m still hearing about them! (They’re great as cereal too- just break them up and add some dairy-free milk on top. Mmm!)
As far as what to bring to bake sale, any of your cookies or the deep dish cookie cake would be a hit!