Chai-Spiced Butternut Squash Smoothie Recipe
This Chai-Spiced Butternut Squash Smoothie combines creamy roasted butternut squash with warming spices and a hint of sweetness from banana and yogurt. It’s a nutritious, flavorful breakfast or snack option with a delightful chai twist, blending naturally sweet and savory ingredients into a smooth, velvety drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for roasting butternut squash, if not pre-cooked)
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Smoothie Ingredients
- 1 frozen ripe banana
- 1 cup cooked/roasted and frozen butternut squash
- ¼ cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk (or milk of choice), plus more to thin as necessary
- 1 tablespoon almond, cashew, or pecan butter (avoid peanut butter)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon cardamom
- ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon allspice
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large high-powered blender, add the frozen banana, cooked/roasted frozen butternut squash, Greek yogurt, almond or coconut milk, nut butter, vanilla extract, and all the spices.
- Blend Smooth: Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until all ingredients are fully combined and the smoothie achieves a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Adjust Consistency: If the smoothie is too thick, add more milk a little at a time and blend again until the preferred consistency is reached.
Notes
- Use frozen banana and squash for a chilled, creamy texture without needing ice.
- Substitute dairy-free yogurt to make this smoothie vegan or dairy-free.
- Avoid peanut butter as it can overpower the delicate chai spice flavors.
- Adjust spice levels to taste by increasing or decreasing cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and allspice.
- This smoothie is best enjoyed immediately for optimal flavor and texture.
Keywords: chai smoothie, butternut squash smoothie, fall smoothie, spiced smoothie, healthy smoothie, vegan smoothie option, breakfast smoothie
