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Chai Tea Infused Pumpkin Smoothie Bowl

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This pumpkin smoothie bowl is packed full of all your favorite fall flavors plus tons of protein and antioxidants. The caffeine boost is nice, too.

This fall flavored pumpkin smoothie bowl is loaded with protein and antioxidants and, because it's infused with chai tea, gives you a little caffeine boost to start your day off right.

When the weather cools down like this and I start taking my sweaters and corduroys out of their bins and moving them into my dresser drawers, I instantly start thinking about two things. A chai tea latte. And football. I believe the former needs no explanation. The latter, however…

This fall flavored pumpkin smoothie bowl is loaded with protein and antioxidants and, because it's infused with chai tea, gives you a little caffeine boost to start your day off right.I’m not thinking about football now. I’m thinking about football from high school in the 1980s. My high school boyfriend was a football player and I spent countless crisp Fall days dutifully hanging out in the stands, coveting this one’s starched bangs and that one’s off the shoulder Ralph Lauren sweater and pretty much waiting for the game to be over.

I didn’t get the football gene.

This fall flavored pumpkin smoothie bowl is loaded with protein and antioxidants and, because it's infused with chai tea, gives you a little caffeine boost to start your day off right.But I got the pumpkin gene!

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Have you ever noticed that the flavors in pumpkin pie are remarkably similar to the spices used in chai tea? I was very happy to figure that out.

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For two very selfish reasons. First, I wanted to offer you guys another tea infused smoothie because my Earl Grey Infused Blueberry Smoothie was pretty popular. And, natch, I was thinking of chai tea because it’s finally cooling down. Second, I was looking for a way to get all the flavors of pumpkin pie with more health benefits and without all the sugar and calories. This pumpkin smoothie bowl is a lot like eating pumpkin pie filling. Straight out of the mixing bowl. And then blaming it on the dog.

This fall flavored pumpkin smoothie bowl is loaded with protein and antioxidants and, because it's infused with chai tea, gives you a little caffeine boost to start your day off right.Not that I’ve EVER done that.

But seriously, this pumpkin smoothie bowl fills me with all the cozy joy of pumpkin pie except for the delicious buttery crust. I freely admit to missing the crust. But I can also eat a smoothie bowl far more often than any kind of pie.

Like every day. Just kidding! Kind of.

This fall flavored pumpkin smoothie bowl is loaded with protein and antioxidants and, because it's infused with chai tea, gives you a little caffeine boost to start your day off right.
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Chai Tea Infused Pumpkin Smoothie Bowl
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 
This creamy pumpkin smoothie bowl is packed full of your favorite fall flavors plus tons of protein and antioxidants. The caffeine boost is nice, too.
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Christine
Ingredients
  • 2 bags of chai tea
  • 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 large frozen banana sliced
  • 1 cup of pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup 0% plain greek yogurt
  • 1/2 an avocado
  • 1 tablespoon of raw honey
Instructions
  1. Soak tea bags and chia seeds in the almond milk as long as possible. Optimally, overnight.
  2. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. The consistency is thick. You'll probably have to stop the blender, scrape sides with a silicone spatula, and pulse a few times to get it fully combined.
Recipe Notes

This smoothie bowl keeps well in the refrigerator but please note that, because it contains avocado, the color will darken over time. The taste and consistency stays the same. Delicious.

Garnishing your smoothie bowl is a very personal thing and I don't want to intrude but I HIGHLY recommend the raspberries.


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Filed Under: Breakfast/Brunch, Healthy, Recipes, Smoothies, Tea Infused Smoothies, vegetarian

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Comments

  1. Sara @ Life's Little Sweets says

    October 19, 2015 at 12:10 am

    Shared, tweeted and pinned, this looks so good, thank you for sharing this recipe:)

    Reply
    • Christine says

      October 19, 2015 at 7:17 am

      My pleasure! Thanks so much Sara. So happy you stopped by.

      Reply
  2. Take Two Tapas says

    September 30, 2015 at 12:57 pm

    Gorgeous and beautiful just like you! Where is my shovel? Can I stick my face in the bowl and still be considered cool?

    Reply
    • Christine says

      September 30, 2015 at 1:30 pm

      Absolutely J. There are no rules here.

      Reply
  3. Hatti | isthisfood says

    September 28, 2015 at 9:01 am

    Beautiful colours and flavours – can’t wait to be inspired by more of your fantastic recipes, Christine!

    Reply
    • Christine says

      September 28, 2015 at 9:06 am

      Hi Hatti. Thank you! Let me know if you give it a try.

      Reply
  4. Winnie says

    September 26, 2015 at 2:02 pm

    Christine – it looks FANTASTIC !!
    And just so you know – I LOVE chai-tea. It’s my favorite ever tea, This is the only tea I drink during winter time.

    Reply
    • Christine says

      September 26, 2015 at 2:25 pm

      I do too. It’s so warming. I love Earl Grey too but chai is synonymous with Fall to me.

      Reply
  5. Abida says

    September 26, 2015 at 10:37 am

    Hi Christine, I love your healthy take on this fall flavour, and your styling is so beautiful! I have featured your delicious recipe on my blog as part of my weekly round up of my favourite recipes here http://www.theredlychee.com/the-weekly-round-up-2/

    Reply
    • Christine says

      September 26, 2015 at 12:33 pm

      Oh my gosh thank you so much! Heading over now.

      Reply
  6. Julie is Hostess At Heart says

    September 26, 2015 at 10:13 am

    Love every thing about this! Chai and pumpkin? Move over Starbucks, Christine has a great treat going on without all the sugar!!

    Reply
    • Christine says

      September 26, 2015 at 12:35 pm

      Ooooooh how I would love to take on Starbucks. Baby steps ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  7. Bam's Kitchen says

    September 23, 2015 at 9:17 pm

    Christine, this is gorgeous and such beautiful fall flavours. Pinned and shared my friend!

    Reply
    • Christine says

      September 24, 2015 at 6:31 am

      Thanks so much, Bobbie!

      Reply

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