Ingredients
1 frozen banana, very ripe
1/4 cup chai tea concentrate (black tea, vanilla, spices, and honey–available at most grocery stores)
1/2 cup milk (whole or unsweetened almond)
1 2-inch chunk of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
Instructions
1
Puree all in a blender until just combined yet still thick and adjust the ingredient amounts until you’re satisfied.
Key Points About Ingredients:
- Frozen ripe bananas are the secret to an ultra-thick, naturally sweet smoothie base — the riper the banana, the sweeter and more flavorful your drink.
- Chai tea concentrate delivers layers of warming spice — think cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves — without any extra prep work.
- Fresh ginger adds a bright, peppery zing that balances the sweetness of the banana and honey notes in the chai, and also supports healthy digestion.
- Using unsweetened almond milk keeps the smoothie lighter and dairy-free, while whole milk adds extra creaminess and protein.
Key Nutritional Insights:
- Bananas are an excellent source of potassium, which supports heart health and proper muscle function.
- Fresh ginger contains gingerol, a bioactive compound with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
- This smoothie provides a solid dose of vitamin B6 from the banana, which plays a key role in brain health and metabolism.
- Chai spices like cinnamon and cardamom may help support healthy blood sugar levels and digestion.
- Using whole milk adds calcium and vitamin D, supporting strong bones in every sip.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size1
- Amount per serving
- Calories280
- Standard DV% Daily Value*
- Total Fat5 g72 g6.94%
- Saturated Fat2.5 g20 g12.5%
- Trans Fat0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g
- Monounsaturated Fat1.2 g
- Cholesterol12 mg300 mg4%
- Sodium95 mg2300 mg4.13%
- Total Carbohydrate54 g275 g19.64%
- Dietary Fiber4 g28 g14.29%
- Total Sugars34 g
- Added Sugars8 g50 g16%
- Sugar Alcohal0 g
- Protein6 g50 g12%
- Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)60 mcg20 mcg300%
- Calcium220 mg1300 mg16.92%
- Iron0.8 mg18 mg4.44%
- Potassium780 mg4700 mg16.6%
- Vitamin A200 mcg900 mcg22.22%
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)12 mg90 mg13.33%
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol)0.5 mg15 mg3.33%
- Vitamin K1.2 mcg120 mcg1%
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.1 mg1.2 mg8.33%
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.2 mg1.3 mg15.38%
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin)1 mg16 mg6.25%
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)0.6 mg1.7 mg35.29%
- Folate28 mcg400 mcg7%
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)0.6 mcg2.4 mcg25%
- Biotin4 mcg30 mcg13.33%
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0.6 mg5 mg12%
- Choline22 mg550 mg4%
- Phosphorus180 mg1250 mg14.4%
- Iodine28 mcg150 mcg18.67%
- Magnesium52 mg420 mg12.38%
- Zinc0.8 mg11 mg7.27%
- Selenium4 mcg55 mcg7.27%
- Copper0.12 mg0.9 mg13.33%
- Manganese0.5 mg2.3 mg21.74%
- Chromium2 mcg35 mcg5.71%
- Molybdenum8 mcg45 mcg17.78%
- Chloride110 mg2300 mg4.78%
