Creamy bananas and warming chai spices are the perfect combo in this banana chai smoothie that blends up in minutes!
Meet the best smoothie combo of all time. I know, banana and chai may seem like a strange combo right off the bat but trust me, it does the job in this killer smoothie.
All that’s standing between you and this smoothie is a few frozen bananas and a handful of other basic ingredients so I’m pretty sure you should be sipping on one now.
We love these smoothies for breakfast, but honestly, is there ever an inappropriate time for a smoothie??
Good thing they’re easy enough to have everything stocked and ready to go at a moments notice.
This Banana Smoothie features…
- Sweet banana and warming chai spices
- The perfect smooth and creamy texture
- Only a handful of ingredients needed and super filling
Making the Smoothie
(scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe)
Ingredients You Will Need
- Bananas
- Milk
- Honey
- Vanilla extract
- Oats
- Protein powder
- Cardamom
- Cinnamon
- Ginger
- Cloves
- Allspice
Can I Use a Food Processer?
While we typically recommend a blender for smoothies, if a food processor is all you have you can definitely use it for this recipe! Be aware, you may have to puree the smoothie in batches to prevent overflow.
Tips for Perfect Smoothies
- Use frozen bananas – cubed frozen bananas eliminates the use for ice in this smoothie which will preserve a lot of flavor from the bananas.
- Add oats – we love adding a scoop of old-fashioned rolled oats to our smoothies to give it a thick texture and make it a little more filling.
- Sweeten smoothie to taste – we suggest starting with 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, but you can dial this up or down based on your sweetness preference.
Recipe Variations
Try these ideas for a different twist on this smoothie.
- Add coconut – add a splash of coconut cream for a little hint of tropical flavors.
- Skip added sweetener – for a naturally-sweetened smoothie, you can easily skip the honey.
- Add protein – you can add a scoop of protein powder, peanut butter, or Greek yogurt for some added protein.
- Make it dairy-free – use oat milk, coconut milk, or almond milk in place of the 2% milk.
This is just one of those smoothies that you’ll quickly find yourself adding to your regular smoothie rotation! The creamy banana + chai spices combination works to absolute perfection here.
And yeah, once you start sipping it’s kinda hard to stop…
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Banana Chai Smoothie
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Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe bananas, cut into chunks and frozen
- 1-1/4 cups 2% or dairy-free milk
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (or more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon protein powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend on high speed until smoothie is completely smooth and creamy. Pour into glasses and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
This post was updated with new recipe adjustments and photos on 12/29/23.
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Ok so this might just be my favorite smoothie flavor EVER! Chai lattes are my drink of choice and I love anything and everything flavored with bananas, so this looks incredible! And I love the chia seeds in here, too. Pinned!
Sarah says
Thanks Gayle!! These smoothies sound totally up your alley, girl! 🙂
Jen @ Baked by an Introvert says
I think your mom may be on to something here! Chai and banana sound awesome together! I have yet to join the smoothie craze but I’m thinking I need to start with this one for sure. It sounds incredible!
Sarah says
You totally need to get onboard the smoothie train, Jen! Start with this one. 😉
Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Cooking & Creating says
Wow, this looks so creamy and rich! I’m jealous of your Vitamix! 🙂
Sarah says
Thanks Kelly!!
Manali @ CookWithManali says
Ooo that’s an interesting combination…chai and bananas! Love it Sarah! Pinned.
Sarah says
Thanks for the pin, Manali! You’ve gotta try this smoothie. 🙂
marcie says
All blenders are NOT created equal! You’re so lucky to have a Vitamix…I’m dying for one! I love the flavors you used in this smoothie — chai spice and bananas sound like a great combination. Pinned!
Sarah says
Totally agree, Marcie! I would HIGHLY recommend a Vitamix if you’re looking for a new blender! Best smoothies ever. 😉 Thanks for pinning, girl!
Margaret Anne @ Natural Chow says
Okay first of all, YAY for getting a Vitamix! I’ve been ogling over them for years and still don’t have one, but I am seriously sold after reading this. I’ve got literally a million and twelve bananas in my freezer right just begging to be turned into a delicious banana chai spice smoothie. Mmmm. Sippy sip.
Sarah says
I hope you can get a Vitamix soon, Margaret! You will seriously fall in love. 😉 And yay for extra frozen bananas! You need this smoothie in ‘yo life. 😉
Mary Frances says
Moms for the win! I’ll confess … me and my mom share a lot of the stuff I use for blogging. Thank you Mom 🙂 This is genius – bananas were made for chai! This smoothie is seriously smooth as silk and I want a giant blender full. Pinned!
Sarah says
Haha! Moms and their gadgets are just the best. 😉 Thanks for pinning, Mary Frances!
Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen says
The combination of banana and chai spice sounds SO amazing! I’d say your mom is one smart woman. 🙂 And I just have to say, I am super jealous of your Vitamix, even if you have to share. I’d love to have a better blender than the one I have now!
Sarah says
Thanks Kristine!! xoxoo
Melanie says
Where do you buy chai spice and what’s your protein powder of choice?
Sarah says
Hi Melanie! You can find chia seeds in the health food aisle of most grocery stores. And my favorite protein powder to use is vanilla-flavored.
Melanie says
Thanks! I’m all set with Chia seeds it’s the Chai I’m curious about 🙂
Sarah says
Whoops! Sorry about that! You can find chai spice usually in the spice aisle. If you can’t find it there, you could most likely easily find it online too.
Cailee says
Well doesn’t this look healthy and delicious!! Great recipe!! Love it girl 🙂
Sarah says
Thanks so much Cailee!! 🙂
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
Yay, aren’t new kitchen toys just the best?! I was super pumped to get a new blender this summer (for the sole purpose of margaritas), but mine is no vitamix. Your smoothies look amazing, so creamy, and delicious! Love chia seeds in my smoothies, too!
Sarah says
Thanks Denise!! New kitchen toys are seriously the best thing ever! New blenders FTW!! 🙂
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Yay for a Vitamix! This smoothie looks amazing, Sarah! So creamy and delicious! Love the banana and chai combo!
Sarah says
Thanks Kelly!! xoxoxoxo
Shashi @ runninsrilankan says
Congrats on the blender upgrade! I am currently a “chunky smoothie blender” owner myself and have been looking to upgrade. Btw – yes to frozen bananas in smoothies and that chai and chia are a brilliant combo! Don’t you love how simple ingredients come together to form something “epic”? 🙂
Sarah says
Thanks Shashi! I’m seriously in love with my super-smooth smoothies. Best thing ever!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
SO jealous you have a Vitamix! That is on my dream appliance list! Lucky gal. Really loving the chai spice and banana smoothie, what a delicious sounding combo!
Sarah says
I hope you get your own Vitamix really soon, Natalie! It’s seriously my new favorite gadget. 🙂
Rachael | Spache the Spatula says
Oh man, speaking of favorite flavors…
Chai is like one of my all-time fave flavors ever in the universe! These smoothies look crazy good!
Also, are you not totally IN LOVE with that blender?! I just got one last year and it’s totally life-changing!
Sarah says
Yay!! Fellow Vitamix-buddies we are! Agreed, it is totally life-changing!