Coconut Chai Breakfast Smoothie | Dr Oz Coconut Chai Smoothie
Coconut Chai Breakfast Smoothie
Dr. Oz’s Coconut Chai Breakfast Smoothie is wonderful if you’re looking for a healthy, filling alternative to the sugar-loaded chai varieties found in stores or at coffee shops. Dr. Oz’s Coconut Chai Breakfast Smoothie is packed with nutrients and has a similar spiciness to traditional chai, but without all the dairy and refined sugar. Or, if you really need a filling breakfast but don’t have time to cook or can’t eat while driving, whip one of these up in the Vitamix or Blendtec and you can be out the door in no time. And without the hassles of eating a breakfast sandwich a meal behind the wheel. Dr. Oz’s Coconut Chai Breakfast Smoothie is low-sugar, dairy-free and contains no gluten.
About Dr Oz Coconut Chai Breakfast Smoothie
Ranked as one of the 100 Most Influential People in 2008 by Time Magazine, Dr. Oz has been an incredible teacher and healer through medicine to the masses. Most everyone has watched his popular television show. In addition to being a successful TV host, Dr. Oz is Director of the Heart Assistance Device Program and founder of the Complementary Medicine Program at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, as well as Professor of Cardiac Surgery at Columbia University. He is Harvard-educated and has authored more than 25 books. His suggested recipes are full of nutrients and vitamins, and this one is no exception. Dr. Oz’s Coconut Chai Breakfast Smoothie is loaded with healthy fats and protein, along with a bevy of antioxidants. The distinct spiciness of all the ingredients married together is sure to send your taste buds into overdrive. Dr. Oz’s Coconut Chai Breakfast Smoothie is super easy, quick and pretty inexpensive to make. Just throw all ingredients into the Vitamix or Blendtec and blend until smooth.
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Dr. Oz Coconut Chai Breakfast Smoothie Recipe
[hr]Ingredients:
- 1 cup coconut milk (unsweetened)
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of allspice
- 2 Tablespoon almond butter
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 2 heaping Tablespoon plant-based protein powder (ideally vanilla flavor)
- 1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed (optional)
- 1 cup ice made from filtered water
- Prep your ingredients
- Put all ingredients into your blender jar.
- Blendtec Blender: Place the ingredients into the jar starting with liquids and softer fruits, then add your harder ingredients, seeds, and leafy greens on the top, add the ICE last. Using your Blendtec press the smoothie button and let it run, if you want to manually make it then start on speed 1 or speed 3 until all the ingredients catch, then increase to higher speeds for a smooth consistency
- Vitamix Blender: Place the ingredients into the jar starting with liquids and softer fruits, then add your harder ingredients, seeds, and leafy greens on the top, add the ICE last. Properly place the ingredients will make it easier for the blender to suck down and blend everything. If you have a newer Vitamix-blender then use the automatic smoothie setting! If you have an older Vitamix or want to blend manually then start on speed 1/low and slowly increase to speed 10/high. Use the Tamper if needed. Blend until smooth.
- Regular Blender: Place the ingredients into the jar starting with liquids and softer fruits, then add your harder ingredients, seeds, and leafy greens on the top. You can even choose to blend in segments to make sure to get a good consistency. For example, blend your greens vegetables, then blend your fruits, and then mix in your ice, this will allow the blender to blend everything easier. Start on slow speeds and let the blender work those ingredients in and then increase to a higher speed for a smooth consistency.
Dr. Oz’s Coconut Chai Breakfast Smoothie can really be made for anytime of the day, as a snack or even dessert (feel free to add a little stevia powder for sweetness). It\’s a great drink to serve up at a gathering, as its spices really liven it up. Everyone will love that it’s not the typical strawberry or vanilla smoothie version. And, really add a wow factor to the presentation of Dr. Oz’s Coconut Chai Breakfast Smoothie by sprinkling some cinnamon on the top, adding some vegan whipped cream and cinnamon, or even pouring into cocktail cups and sticking a cinnamon stick on the side. Add an orange or striped straw, and you’re good to go! Be sure to check out our add-ins to for more flavor to boost the Dr. Oz’s Coconut Chai Breakfast Smoothie even more.
- Recipe by: Dr. Oz
- Recipe Type:Smoothie
- Servings: 2
Special Equipment:
Blendtec blender, Vitamix Blender, Blender Bottle, Cutting board, Knife, Measuring cup, Measuring spoon, Large Glass, To Go Container
Ingredient Health Benefits
The coconut tree is a member of the family Arecaceae. It is the only accepted species in the genus Cocos. Coconuts are the definition of “good fat”, with a super high fat content including lauric acid.
Vanilla is a flavor derived from orchids of the genus Vanilla. It contains compounds unique to vanilla – vanillic acid and vanillin which have strong anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Traditional cultures have long used it to stimulate the brain and senses.
Ginger or ginger root is the rhizome of the plant Zingiber officinale. In addition to ginger’s amazing warm flavor, it’s a strong anti-inflammatory and a great digestive tonic. Many people find relief of nausea using ginger – including that produced by morning sickness during pregnancy and by motion sickness.
Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several trees from the genus Cinnamomum. Cinnamon contains a range of volatile oils that help with blood sugar control, so is a great food to use in weight management. Cinnamon has strong anti-clotting and anti-microbial activity, and is very high in manganese.
Allspice is the dried unripe fruit of Pimenta dioica. Allspice is a powerful superfoods containing volatile oils shown to stimulate digestion. It is rich in the volatile oil eugenol, which has local anesthetic and antiseptic properties and has been used in teeth and gum procedures. Allspice also contains ample amounts of Vitmin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin C as well as the minerals calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, copper, and manganese. Your Reading the Smoothie Ingredients Guide Health Benefits and Facts.
Almond butter is a paste made from almonds that is great for spreading or dipping. The almond is a species of tree native to the Middle East and South Asia, mostly we are familiar with almonds as the edible seeds of this tree. Almonds are powerhouses of nutrition, containing monounsaturated fats that lower LDL cholesterol and are protective against cardiovascular disease. Almonds are rich in biotin, and contain large amounts of Vitamin E, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B2, phosphorus, magnesium, and molybdenum. Your Reading the Smoothie Ingredients Guide Health Benefits and Facts.
Shredded coconut is made from dried, shredded coconut meat. The coconut tree is a member of the family Arecaceae. It is the only accepted species in the genus Cocos. Coconuts are the definition of “good fat”, with a super high fat content including lauric acid.
Flax seeds are a member of the genus Linum in the family Linaceae. Flax is rich in Omega-3 essential fatty acids, “good” fats that have been shown to have heart-healthy effects. Flax also contains more lignans than almost any other plant, which have both plant estrogen and antioxidant qualities. Flax contains both soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. Flax seeds are an essential source of omega-3 fatty acids for vegetarians and vegans.
