Frozen Chai Tea Smoothies

By Tonya_Speed

This filling version of India's favorite pick-me-up will power you up to hit the racks with a vengeance.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 5 whole cloves
• One 1-inch piece ginger, finely chopped
• 7 bags black tea
• 1 pint vanilla low-fat frozen yogurt
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 3 cups ice cubes

Preparation

Step 1

1.In a saucepan, combine 1 cup water, the honey, cinnamon sticks, cloves and ginger over low heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.


2.Remove from the heat, add the tea bags and let steep for 5 minutes. Strain, then let the tea cool for 20 minutes.


3.Using a blender, combine the tea, frozen yogurt, nutmeg and cardamom. Add the ice cubes and blend until smooth.