Smoothie of the Month: Warm Chai-Spiced Smoothie

In the depths of winter, when the temperatures drop, a cup of chai tea is what you need. But, why not to try a combination of a chai tea with a cool smoothie. You will get warming and energizing drink with a creamy consistency. To achieve this, made a cup of chai tea and instead of drinking it, simmer a chopped pear in a spicy brew, then blend it with cashews, a knob of coconut butter and a couple of plump dates. The result will be a perfectly delicious snack and cup of tea in one.

Warm Chai-Spiced Smoothie Recipe

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup brewed chai tea (caffeine-free version, optional)
• 1 pear (peeled, cored and chopped)
• 1/4 cup raw cashews (soaked 2 to 4 hours in cold water)
• 1 tbsp coconut butter or extra virgin coconut oil
• 2 Medjool dates (pitted)

Preparation:

Add chai tea and pear to a small pot and boil on high heat. Cover the pot, reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add in an upright blender. Drain and rinse cashews and add to the blender along with coconut butter and dates. Blend until smooth. Drink it warm.