Coconut Chai Smoothie

About

If you need a light breakfast or you simply want a drinkable treat, this coconut chai smoothie recipe is perfect for you! It is cold and refreshing, but the chai flavors provide some warmth. By steeping chai tea in your base liquid, you bring a whole new level of flavor to your beverage. A light hint of coconut provides a little middle-eastern influence. This smoothie can be prepared using 3 ingredients, and it only takes 10 minutes of active cooking time.

How to prepare this Keto chai smoothie?

This recipe is super easy to follow and is perfect for beginner cooks. First, bring the almond milk to heat in a saucepan, then steep your tea for as long as the package directs. Discard the tea bags and place the saucepan in the freezer to cool. Prepare your glass by adding the ice, heavy cream, and vanilla. Once the tea has done steeping, stir in the stevia, Give it a taste and add more stevia if desired. Pour the tea over the ice. You can keep the latte as is with streaks of cream running through it, or stir it using a spoon until it is light pink.

Can you prepare this Keto smoothie using other tea flavors?

Of course, you can. To acheive a similar warm flavored smoothie, choose ginger, cinnamon, or mixed spice flavored teas. If you want something fruity and summery, try mixed berry, hibiscus, or passion fruit flavored teas.

How many servings does this Keto latte recipe make?

This recipe yields one generous serving, but it can be easily divided into 2 medium portions.

Ingredients

2 cup almond milk, vanilla or other flavors, unsweetened
1 bag spiced chai tea bags by trader joe's
1 ounce frozen coconut chunks by trader joe's

Instructions

Heat the almond milk over the stove to a strong simmer. Steep the chai tea in the almond milk for 5-10 minutes, depending on how strong you want the flavor to be. After the milk has steeped, discard the tea bag and store the milk in the freezer until it becomes cold.
For the coconut, cut it into cubes if necessary. The coconut must be frozen for this recipe, so have this prepare in advance. When the almond milk is cold, blend it with the frozen coconut cubes.
You may refrigerate your smoothie for a thicker consistency before consuming. Pour it in a tall glass. Enjoy !