Chai-Banana Protein Shake
Michael Matthews adapted by JojoM
A high-protein, refreshing shake featuring chai tea, banana, and Greek yogurt.
🧋 Chai-Banana Protein Shake
If you’re craving something creamy, spiced, and energizing — this Chai-Banana Protein Shake is your new go-to 💪. It’s the perfect blend of warm chai flavors, naturally sweet banana, and velvety Greek yogurt for a protein-packed start to your day or a post-workout recovery drink.
The chai infusion adds a cozy, aromatic touch 🌿, while the banana and yogurt bring in creaminess without the guilt. You’ll love how refreshing and balanced this shake feels — rich yet light, indulgent yet nourishing.
✨ Why You’ll Love It
- 🕒 Quick to make: Just a few steps and a blender!
- 💪 Protein-rich: Over 24g of protein per serving.
- 🍌 Naturally sweet: No added sugar — banana does the trick.
- 🧘♀️ Energizing and calming: The chai tea offers gentle caffeine and spice.
🧾 Ingredients
Make sure to prep your ingredients before blending:
- 240 ml water
- 2 chai tea bags
- 80 ml 2% milk
- 80 g 2% Greek yogurt
- 50 g frozen banana (peeled and sliced)
- 15 g vanilla protein powder
- 5 g maca powder (optional)
- 6 ice cubes
- Ground cinnamon, to taste
🥣 Instructions
- Steep the tea: In a small pot, bring water to a boil, remove from heat, and steep the chai tea bags for about 30 minutes. Once done, chill it in the fridge or freezer until cold.
- Blend the base: In a blender, combine the milk, yogurt, banana, protein powder, and optional maca powder. Blend until creamy.
- Add the tea: Pour in the chilled chai tea and blend again until smooth.
- Finish with ice: Add the ice cubes and pulse until crushed and frothy.
- Serve: Pour into a tall glass, sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon, and enjoy immediately! ✨
⚡ Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 243 kcal
- Protein: 24 g
- Carbs: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 15 g
- Fat: 3 g
💡 Tips & Variations
- 🧊 Meal-prep hack: Make a double batch of the chai tea and keep it chilled for next time.
- 🍯 Extra flavor: Add a drizzle of honey or a splash of vanilla extract.
- 🌱 Dairy-free option: Swap Greek yogurt for coconut yogurt and milk for almond milk.
- ☕ Stronger chai taste: Steep the tea longer or use three bags instead of two.
Enjoy this creamy, spiced, and refreshing shake whenever you need a nourishing boost! 💛
Chai-Banana Protein Shake
Michael Matthews adapted by JojoMA high-protein, refreshing shake featuring chai tea, banana, and Greek yogurt.
Tools Used
Small Pot
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cup
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Ingredients
Ingredients
Instructions
Instructions
- 1
In a small pot, add water and bring to a boil over high heat. Remove from heat, add tea bags, and let tea steep for 30 minutes to fully infuse with chai flavor. Place tea in the fridge or freezer to fully chill.
- 2
Once tea is cool, add milk, yogurt, banana, protein powder, and (optional) maca powder into a blender. Process until smooth.
- 3
Pour in cold tea and blend until smooth. Add ice and continue puréeing until ice is crushed.
- 4
Pour shake into a glass, garnish with cinnamon, and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 serving
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
