Vegetarian · 5 min
Date-Sweetened Vanilla Chai Protein Shake
- 5 min
- 2–6 servings
- 315 kcal / serving
A creamy date-sweetened vanilla chai shake with yogurt and milk that comes together quickly. The spiced blend and protein help it fit into a simple weeknight routine.
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Ingredients
- ¼ cupmedjool dates, pitted
- ½ cupplain Greek yogurt
- 12 fl ozwhole milk
From the pantry: cardamom, ground, cinnamon, ground, cloves, ground, salt, vanilla extract, vanilla whey-based protein powder (containing 20 grams protein/serving)
Cookware
hand or regular blender · measuring cups · measuring spoons
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Shopping list by aisle
Dairy, eggs & chilled
- ½ cupplain Greek yogurt
- 12 fl ozwhole milk
Pantry & dry goods
- ¼ cupmedjool dates, pitted
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| medjool dates, pitted | ¼ cup | ½ cup | ¾ cup |
| plain Greek yogurt | ½ cup | 1 cup | 1 ½ cups |
| whole milk | 12 fl oz | 24 fl oz | 36 fl oz |
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Directions
- Measure and prepare: have all ingredients ready and consider whether you want a thinner shake by planning for a bit more liquid if needed.
- In the blender, combine milk, yogurt, pitted dates, vanilla extract, vanilla whey protein powder, and the ground cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and a pinch of salt.
- Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and the dates are fully integrated, about 1–2 minutes.
- Check the consistency; if it seems too thick, add a splash more milk and blend briefly to loosen.
- Taste and adjust with a touch more vanilla or salt if desired, then blend again quickly to combine.
- Pour the shake evenly into two glasses and add ice if you prefer a colder drink.
- If you like added texture, top each glass with a few chopped dates or a light dusting of cinnamon and serve.
Two tips
- Refrigerate the blended shake for up to 1 day; reblend briefly before serving.
- For serving variety, offer a couple chopped dates or a pinch more cinnamon as a finish.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 315 kcal
- Protein
- 33 g
- Carbs
- 32 g
- Fat
- 7 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
- Sodium
- 142 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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