Nutty Oat Milk Chai Blend (Printable Version)

A rich chai blend with oat milk, almond butter, and warm spices delivering smooth, satisfying flavor.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chai Base

01 - 1 cup unsweetened oat milk
02 - 1 chai tea bag or 1 teaspoon loose-leaf chai
03 - 1/4 cup hot water

→ Nutty Elements

04 - 2 tablespoons almond butter or peanut butter
05 - 2 tablespoons rolled oats

→ Fruit & Sweetener

06 - 1 ripe banana, sliced and frozen
07 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup, or to taste

→ Spices & Enhancements

08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
10 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
11 - 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - Pinch of salt

→ Optional Toppings

14 - Crushed nuts
15 - Extra cinnamon
16 - Oat flakes

# How to Make It:

01 - Steep the chai tea bag or loose-leaf chai in 1/4 cup hot water for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the bag or strain the leaves, then allow to cool slightly.
02 - Combine oat milk, brewed chai, almond butter, rolled oats, frozen banana, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt in a blender.
03 - Blend the mixture on high speed until creamy and smooth.
04 - Taste the smoothie and add more maple syrup if desired.
05 - Pour into two glasses and garnish with optional crushed nuts, extra cinnamon, or oat flakes.
06 - Serve the smoothie right away for best flavor and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels indulgent but comes together in five minutes with no cooking involved.
  • The chai spices wake you up gently, and the oat milk keeps it silky without any dairy.
  • You can tweak the sweetness and spice levels to match your mood that day.
02 -
  • If your banana isn't frozen, the smoothie will be thin and lukewarm, so slice and freeze it the night before.
  • Brewing the chai too weak makes the whole thing taste like plain oat milk, so let it steep the full time.
  • Adding ice cubes to thicken it dilutes the flavor, so stick with frozen fruit instead.
03 -
  • Use a high-speed blender if you have one, it makes the oats completely smooth and the texture silky.
  • Toast your rolled oats in a dry pan for a minute before blending to bring out a deeper, nuttier flavor.
  • If your oat milk is sweetened, cut the maple syrup in half or skip it entirely to avoid it tasting too sugary.

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