Welcome to a delicious, cozy, and nutritious smoothie recipe that’s perfect for your wellness goals: the Vanilla Chai Fig Smoothie. This smoothie brings together the comforting flavors of chai, the natural sweetness of figs, and a boost of protein to keep you energized and nourished. Using TRU Protein, which adds a clean 20 grams of plant-based protein per scoop, this smoothie is balanced in carbs, healthy fats, and protein and tastes like fall in a glass.
Why This Smoothie Works for Your Health Goals
This Vanilla Chai Fig Smoothie is designed to offer:
- Sustained Energy from healthy fats and slow-digesting carbs
- Muscle Recovery with a complete protein source from TRU Protein
- Essential Nutrients with figs for fiber, potassium, and antioxidants, plus anti-inflammatory spices like cinnamon and ginger
If you’ve never tried figs, here a few reasons for why it’s a great time to start:
1. Rich in Fiber for Digestive Health
Figs are an excellent source of dietary fiber, which supports healthy digestion, prevents constipation, and can help maintain a healthy gut.
2. High in Essential Vitamins and Minerals
Figs contain important vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin B6, and minerals like potassium, calcium, magnesium, and iron.
3. Antioxidant Properties
Figs are packed with antioxidants, particularly polyphenols and flavonoids, which help combat oxidative stress and inflammation. Antioxidants are essential for reducing muscle inflammation after workouts and protecting cells from damage, promoting overall vitality.
4. Supports Heart Health
The fiber, potassium, and antioxidants in figs contribute to cardiovascular health by helping regulate blood pressure, reduce cholesterol, and improve blood vessel function.
5. Natural Energy Boost
Figs provide natural sugars and carbohydrates that can give you a quick energy boost, making them a good pre-workout snack. Their nutrient profile also supports sustained energy, so you avoid the blood sugar spike and crash that comes with some processed snacks.
Vanilla Chai Fig Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 scoop TRU Natural Vanilla Cream Protein
- 2 ripe fresh figs
- 1/2 frozen banana (for natural sweetness and creaminess)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1/2 cup brewed chai tea, cooled (or pre-made chai tea with low added sugar)
- 1 tablespoon almond butter (healthy fats and added creaminess)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder (or a small piece of fresh ginger)
Instructions
- Brew the chai tea in advance and let it cool to room temperature.
- In a blender, add all ingredients: TRU Protein, figs, banana, almond milk, chai tea, almond butter, cinnamon, ginger, and vanilla extract.
- Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy. If you prefer a thicker consistency, add a few ice cubes and blend again.
- Garnish to achieve the look pictured above, slice a fig vertically and place the pieces inside your glass before pouring in your smoothie.
- Pour into a glass, garnish with a dash of cinnamon or a slice of fig on top if you’d like, and enjoy!
Nutritional Facts
Calories: 370 kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 24g
Fat: 12g
