Pumpkin Chai Protein Shake
Strong chilled chai and pumpkin puree combine into a spiced fall shake with a gentle caffeine lift.
- 6 mintime
- 1serving
- 280calories
- 29 gprotein
Chai already contains cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom, which pair well with pumpkin. Brew it strong, chill it, and blend it with pumpkin and vanilla protein. The result is a cold version of a pumpkin chai latte.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- ¾ cup strong brewed chai, chilled
- ½ cup 2% milk
- ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 4 ice cubes
Method
- Brew two chai tea bags in a cup of hot water for five minutes, then chill the tea.
- Add the chai, milk, protein powder, and pumpkin to the blender.
- Add the spice, maple syrup, and ice.
- Blend until smooth, about 40 seconds.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 280 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 29 g |
| Carbohydrates | 33 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 24 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
Estimated from standard nutrition data for each ingredient, assuming about 24 g of protein per scoop of whey or casein and 22 g for plant powders. Brands vary, so check your label. Contains: milk.
Tips
- Brew the tea stronger than you would for drinking. The ice and milk dilute it.
- Use decaf chai in the evening.
Swaps and variations
- Add a pinch of black pepper for a more traditional chai spice.
- Use plant protein for a dairy-free version.
