• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Simple Green Smoothies
  • Recipes
  • Challenge
  • About
  • Protein
  • Meal Plans
  • Ingredients
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Challenge
  • About
  • Protein
  • Meal Plans
  • Ingredients
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipes
  • Challenge
  • About
  • Protein
  • Meal Plans
  • Ingredients
×

Home » Smoothies

Warm Chai Smoothie

Published on 1.28.2022 by Jen Hansard

RECIPE CARD LEAVE REVIEW
chai smoothie

Is it cold where you live? Fall and winter bring chilly temperatures that make it hard to crave a nice, frosty green smoothie when you'd rather be sipping something warm and cozy. Brr! Instead of skipping that smoothie altogether, try this warm Chai Smoothie. It brings you all the best in fresh produce and energy-boosting ingredients but also keeps you toasty warm. My chai tea smoothie might just be your go-to drink this winter!

chai tea smoothie

How to Make a Warm Smoothie

Warm smoothies are very similar to cold ones, with just a few tweaks. Here's how I like to blend them:

  1. Blend spinach, tea and coconut milk until smooth.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients. If you're using a high-speed blender then start blending on low and work up to high speed. Blend for 3-5 minutes or until very hot. If you're using a regular blender then blend until smooth and heat up the blended smoothie on the stove or transfer to mugs and heat in the microwave until warm.

Masala chai (spiced tea) is a thousand-year-old drink originating in India. It can be made with a wide range of spices as well as different kinds of tea depending on the region of the world. You can definitely make this chai-inspired green smoothie with the tea of your choice (caffeinated or not).

delicious warm beverage

Tips for a Delicious Chai Smoothie

Hot tea can be used while blending if your blender container is heat-proof. Be sure to vent the lid so the liquid doesn't leak or splatter if you choose to blend hot liquid. If your blender has a soup setting, this is the perfect smoothie for that setting!

The full-fat canned coconut milk makes this chai tea smoothie super creamy. Use light canned coconut milk or a carton of coconut milk for less fat. Swap the Medjool date for a bit of maple syrup if desired.

Feel free to drink this smoothie at room temp instead of heating it. I've had rawkstars tell me they often drink room temp smoothies during the winter, and that's great! This smoothie is equally delicious chilled, so if you aren't ready for a hot smoothie then make it cold!

chai smoothie

Chai Tea Smoothie FAQs

How many calories are in a chai tea smoothie?

My chai smoothie has 396 calories (with full fat coconut milk). If you want to easily lower the calorie count, just swap the full fat coconut milk for light canned coconut milk or even carton coconut milk.

How long does a smoothie stay fresh in the fridge?

I recommend drinking smoothies within two days of blending. They start to lose nutrients after about 15 minutes, yet are still great the next day! Just make sure you give that refrigerated smoothie a good shake before your first sip.

Does chai tea boost your metabolism?

Tea is naturally caffeinated (unless it's herbal tea) and can give your metabolism a boost. Some teas boost metabolism more than others.

warm green smoothie

Warm Drinks for Cold Weather

Put down that cold brew coffee and get ready to jump into seasonal flavors and produce with the below smoothies and drink recipes. I love switching up my drink routine with a fresh set of fruits and veggies, and these recipes usher in cooler weather in just the right way.

Warm Smoothies

If you just can't stand the thought of blending a cold smoothie this time of year then don't! Instead, try one of these incredibly yummy warm smoothies and embrace the season:

  • Wassail Smoothie
  • Butternut Squash Smoothie
  • Hazelnut Hot Chocolate Smoothie
  • Apple Pie Smoothie
  • Chai Smoothie (below)

Warm Plant-Based Drinks

If you're like me then cooler weather has me reaching for warmer drinks all day long. Here are a few of my favorites to sip:

  • Cinnamon Dolce Latte
  • Metabolism Boosting Tea
  • Turmeric Tea
  • Crockpot Apple Cider
  • Homemade Hot Chocolate
  • Golden Milk Latte
  • Spiced Almond Milk (it's like a hot steamer!)
  • Detox Tea
  • Rawkstar coffee
  • Lavender Tea

What's your go-to hot beverage to warm you up during the cooler weather? Drop a comment below and let me know what I should be drinking this winter!

 

chai smoothie

Warm Chai Smoothie

4.93 from 13 votes
Rate this Recipe Print Recipe
A warm comforting meal replacement smoothie that is full of healthy fruit and spinach, plus just the right amount of spice inside the warm chia tea smoothie.
Total Time5 minutes
Servings1

Ingredients

  • ½ cup spinach
  • ½ cup brewed tea (herbal green, white or black)
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • ½ pear (cored and peeled)
  • ½ apple (cored and peeled)
  • 1 medjool date
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ inch ginger root
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 serving Protein Smoothie Boost (optional)

Instructions

  • Blend spinach, tea and coconut milk until smooth.
  • Next, add the remaining ingredients. If using a high speed blender, start blending again on low speed working up to high speed. Allow to blend for 3-5 minutes, or until very hot. If using a regular blender, blend until smooth and heat gently on the stove or transfer to mugs and heat in microwave.

Notes

Note: Hot tea can be used, but use caution when blending. Be sure to vent the lid so the liquid doesn't leak and splatter. Blend on low speed, working up to high speed until smooth.

Nutrition (estimated)

Calories: 396kcal (20%) Carbohydrates: 49g (16%) Protein: 4g (8%) Fat: 25g (38%) Saturated Fat: 21g (131%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 1g Sodium: 32mg (1%) Potassium: 758mg (22%) Fiber: 8g (33%) Sugar: 34g (38%) Vitamin A: 1517IU (30%) Vitamin C: 14mg (17%) Calcium: 75mg (8%) Iron: 5mg (28%)
« Fat Burning Smoothies for Weight Loss
21 Vegan Appetizers for Game Day »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Lisa

    March 25, 2022 at 8:53 am

    5 stars
    I came across this recipe while doing the salad challenge. It was amazing and I printed out this recipe to make many more times! The pear and chai spices mixed so well and serving warm is bonus for comfort!

    Reply
  2. Erin

    February 04, 2022 at 2:24 pm

    5 stars
    Swapped oat milk in for the coconut milk and it was lovely!

    Reply
  3. Marie

    February 01, 2022 at 9:30 am

    Mine came out gross - but I didn't use the Protein Boost that was recommended I used another one. Mine was vanilla, Protein Boost is unflavored. So maybe that was it 🙂

    Reply
  4. Jana

    October 27, 2021 at 12:43 pm

    4 stars
    Delicious recipe. Never tried a warm smoothie before. It came out a bit thin for my aesthetic, so I'll probably cut the liquid in half next time. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      November 04, 2021 at 6:55 pm

      Cutting the liquid in 1/2 is a great idea here Jana. You can also try adding a bit of avocado or cauliflower to thicken it as well. Happy blending!

  5. Lori

    August 23, 2021 at 1:16 pm

    5 stars
    This was a lot more tasty than expected. I used green jasmine tea. Used 2 small apples as I didn’t have any pears and left out the dates as I didn’t have those either. I used double the spinach just for the health benefits because I don’t think the spinach really adds or takes away from any of the other flavors. I tend to cut down on smoothies during cold weather, but now will be using this a lot.

    Reply
  6. Ahjoo

    February 26, 2020 at 12:52 am

    A lot of benefit from green tea.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      February 26, 2020 at 12:15 pm

      Yes, there absolutely is! When I'm making this smoothie, though, I like to use brewed chai tea to elevate the taste of the chai spices.

  7. Brook

    February 25, 2020 at 3:31 pm

    5 stars
    Yum, this tasted great and is such a good alternative to cold smoothies.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      February 25, 2020 at 6:25 pm

      I agree, Brook! And a great alternative to regular chai lattes, also.

  8. Jess

    June 08, 2019 at 2:29 am

    5 stars
    Loved this recipe. Great to be able to eat raw, but still get it hot. Usually I only make cold smoothies, and have never used spices as much as in this one, but it worked really well together!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      June 10, 2019 at 3:24 pm

      Thank you Jess! I am so happy that you enjoyed this warm smoothie 🙂

  9. Regina

    April 17, 2019 at 3:32 am

    5 stars
    Hi, Jen! Thanks for sharing - this one is delicious! 🙂
    A warm smoothie it's something I have occasionally if I'm cold and want a warm breakfast. Here is my recipe: I'll whiz up some banana, a little bran or oats, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg and a touch of cocoa powder in a blender with enough milk to make it smooth, then top off with some warm milk and stir up to blend - I find doing it that way is better because it lessens the risk of warm milk exploding out of the blender.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      April 17, 2019 at 3:22 pm

      Thanks for sharing what works best for you!!

  10. Katherine

    February 06, 2019 at 4:42 am

    Hi Jen,

    This is a wonderful recipe. I loved this so much that I featured it in my best of post 11 Warm Smoothies For Winter.
    I have not shared the exact recipe, only one image from here, a small quote and all credits given to you and linked back to this page.

    Have a fantastic day!

    Katherine from GreenThickies.com

    Reply
  11. Kate

    December 25, 2018 at 12:39 pm

    How well do you think these warm smoothies would hold up if made ahead of time - how long would they keep

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      April 17, 2019 at 3:18 pm

      Hey Kate,

      You can keep your smoothie in your refrigerator up to 2 days in an air tight container. I would just put it on the stove and warm it up for a couple minutes whenever you are ready to have it 🙂

  12. Kate

    January 18, 2018 at 6:12 am

    Could I use homemade almond milk instead of coconut milk to save some money ?

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      January 18, 2018 at 8:55 am

      Hi Kate,

      Of course! Have you tried our DIY Almond Milk recipe? Check it out here...

      https://simplegreensmoothies.com/diy-almond-milk

  13. Kym

    October 20, 2017 at 4:00 am

    Interested in smoothies great to use for the winter

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      October 20, 2017 at 11:47 am

      Hi Kym.

      Our warm smoothies are a great pick-me-up when the weather gets chilly. I hope you love these recipes!!

  14. Craig

    May 11, 2017 at 12:53 pm

    5 stars
    Warm smoothies? Interesting - definitively going to blend one of these up!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      May 15, 2017 at 7:53 am

      Hi Craig,

      They're so yummy! And perfect when you're craving something to warm your belly! Reach back out + let me know what you think!

  15. Sam

    January 25, 2017 at 9:10 am

    OMG! This recipe is so good. I was never a big fan of chai, but this smoothie changed my mind about it completely. Thank you!

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      January 30, 2017 at 4:53 am

      Hi Sam,

      YAY!! Cheers to giving this recipe a try! 🙂

  16. Estelle

    October 06, 2016 at 12:04 am

    I've tried the cold version. Excellent!
    I think I'll try it with chai tea as liquid base 🙂

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      October 06, 2016 at 12:38 pm

      Rawesome, Estelle!

  17. Ellie

    August 13, 2016 at 7:49 pm

    This WARM GREEN SMOOTHIE is looks really great! This recipe gives me an excuse to trying it! Thanks for share..

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      August 15, 2016 at 8:37 am

      You're so welcome, Ellie! Reach back out + let us know what you think!

  18. Evie Birch

    July 28, 2016 at 7:52 pm

    Awesome! I'm Really looking for the green smoothie chai tea. thanks for publish this article...

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      July 29, 2016 at 7:21 am

      You're so welcome, Evie! Reach back out and let us know what you think!!

  19. Sandi Heuvel

    June 14, 2016 at 8:22 am

    I am looking for the pear chai recipe, with ground cardamom.

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      June 14, 2016 at 11:41 am

      Hi Sandi!

      This is the one! Scroll up to view the recipe :). Enjoy!

  20. Tyler

    December 29, 2015 at 3:10 pm

    This is a great article and has totally inspired me to look at some of the ingredients I'm using!

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      December 30, 2015 at 12:50 pm

      Thanks Tyler! Happy blendin'!

Leave a Comment & Rating! Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Rate the Recipe




Primary Sidebar

Jen hansard blogger at Simple Green Smoothies About

I'm Jen Hansard, mom of two, plant-based foodie, adventure junkie + cookbook author.

ABOUT ME
COOKBOOK

Join my FREE 10-day challenge to kick start healthy habits. Sign up →

  • Best Green Smoothie Recipe
  • Classic Vegan Pizza Recipe
  • Austinite Vegan Tacos
  • Healthy Blueberry Smoothie
  • Anti Inflammatory Smoothie
  • Fat Burning Smoothies for Weight Loss

Top-quality smoothie supplies to make this healthy habit stick and transform your life.
Shop now →

  • How to Meal Prep Smoothies
  • How to Freeze Spinach
  • Top 10 Superfoods List of 2022
  • Best Blenders for Smoothies
  • How To Make Almond Milk
  • Plant Based Protein Powder for Smoothies

Footer

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

Footer

RECIPES

CHALLENGE

TOP BLENDERS

SMOOTHIE SHOP

MEAL PLANNER

CONTACT

©Simple Green Smoothies

Affiliate | Privacy | Terms