Steps
- 1
Pit the Medjool dates and place them in a blender.
- 2
Add the chilled unsweetened almond milk to the blender.
- 3
Peel and break the banana into chunks, then add to the blender.
- 4
Add the plain Greek yogurt to the blender for creaminess and protein.
- 5
Add the vanilla extract and chai spice blend to the mixture.
- 6
Add ice cubes to the blender for a chilled texture.
- 7
Blend all ingredients on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
- 8
Taste and adjust sweetness by adding another date if desired, then blend again briefly.
- 9
Pour the smoothie into two glasses.
- 10
Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of chai spice or ground cinnamon on top and garnish with a date on the rim for presentation.
Tips from the Chef
For a vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt or omit it entirely and add a tablespoon of chia seeds for thickness.
Use fresh chai spice blend or pre-made chai powder for authentic flavor.
Soak dates in warm water for 10 minutes before blending if they are very dry to enhance smoothness.
Add a tablespoon of almond butter for extra richness and protein.
If you prefer a thinner consistency, add more almond milk to reach desired texture.
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (chilled)
- 4 whole Medjool dates (pitted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp chai spice blend (blend of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, black pepper)
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt (plain, full fat)
- 1 whole banana (medium, peeled)
- 0.5 cup ice cubes
Nutrition
(per serving)
Calories
294
Protein
6.5 g
Carbs
53.6 g
Fat
6 g