Ingredients
2/3 cup coconut milk (the real stuff from the can, well shaken)
2/3 cup coconut almond milk
2 tablespoons chai latte powder (don’t hate me!)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1+ teaspoons maple syrup, honey, agave, etc
1 shot espresso
Ice
Instructions
1
Pull the espresso shot and add everything to a blender. Adjust sweetness to your liking and ice according to your desired thickness. OR if you don’t have a blender/prefer your drink stronger: combine all ingredients except ice in a mason jar, close the lid tightly, then shake well and pour over ice.
Key Points About Ingredients:
- Canned coconut milk (full-fat) is the secret to this smoothie's ultra-creamy, rich texture — always shake the can well before opening to recombine the separated cream and liquid.
- Chai latte powder is a convenient shortcut that delivers complex spiced flavor instantly, packing notes of cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, and clove without measuring out individual spices.
- A single shot of espresso gives this smoothie its 'dirty' chai designation, adding a robust caffeine kick and deep coffee flavor that beautifully complements the sweet spices.
- Coconut almond milk adds a lighter, nuttier dimension to the drink while keeping it dairy-free and balancing the richness of the full-fat canned coconut milk.
- Maple syrup, honey, or agave each bring a slightly different sweetness profile — maple adds caramel depth, honey adds floral warmth, and agave keeps it vegan and neutral.
Key Nutritional Insights:
- Full-fat canned coconut milk is rich in medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), a type of saturated fat that the body metabolizes differently than long-chain fats and may support quick energy.
- The espresso shot provides a modest caffeine boost (approximately 60–75 mg) along with small amounts of antioxidants associated with cognitive and metabolic benefits.
- Cinnamon is more than just a flavoring — it contains antioxidants and has been studied for its potential role in supporting healthy blood sugar levels.
- This smoothie is entirely dairy-free, making it a great option for those with lactose intolerance or following a vegan lifestyle when sweetened with maple syrup or agave.
- Coconut almond milk contributes a small but meaningful amount of calcium and vitamin E, supporting bone health and antioxidant defense respectively.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size1
- Amount per serving
- Calories320
- Standard DV% Daily Value*
- Total Fat24 g72 g33.33%
- Saturated Fat20 g20 g100%
- Trans Fat0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
- Monounsaturated Fat2 g
- Cholesterol0 mg300 mg0%
- Sodium105 mg2300 mg4.57%
- Total Carbohydrate26 g275 g9.45%
- Dietary Fiber1 g28 g3.57%
- Total Sugars16 g
- Added Sugars6 g50 g12%
- Sugar Alcohal0 g
- Protein3 g50 g6%
- Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)40 mcg20 mcg200%
- Calcium180 mg1300 mg13.85%
- Iron3 mg18 mg16.67%
- Potassium380 mg4700 mg8.09%
- Vitamin A150 mcg900 mcg16.67%
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)1 mg90 mg1.11%
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol)2 mg15 mg13.33%
- Vitamin K1 mcg120 mcg0.83%
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.05 mg1.2 mg4.17%
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.08 mg1.3 mg6.15%
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin)0.8 mg16 mg5%
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)0.07 mg1.7 mg4.12%
- Folate8 mcg400 mcg2%
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)0.2 mcg2.4 mcg8.33%
- Biotin2 mcg30 mcg6.67%
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0.3 mg5 mg6%
- Choline14 mg550 mg2.55%
- Phosphorus90 mg1250 mg7.2%
- Iodine4 mcg150 mcg2.67%
- Magnesium38 mg420 mg9.05%
- Zinc0.6 mg11 mg5.45%
- Selenium3 mcg55 mcg5.45%
- Copper0.3 mg0.9 mg33.33%
- Manganese0.8 mg2.3 mg34.78%
- Chromium2 mcg35 mcg5.71%
- Molybdenum4 mcg45 mcg8.89%
- Chloride60 mg2300 mg2.61%
