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Chai Frappe

Last Modified: Jun 27, 2024 by Janessa.

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Cool and creamy, this Chai tea frappe is so easy and delicious. This healthier copycat recipe is made with just 3 wholesome ingredients, it is naturally sweetened, dairy free and so delicious.

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Chai Frappe with a straw sitting on a wooden table.

Have you ever had the McDonald’s Vanilla Chai Frappe or the Starbucks Chai Crème Frappuccino? If you haven’t, imagine a chai latte turned into a milkshake. It’s so good!

As a teenager, I had one anytime I was anywhere near the Golden Arches! Now though, I wouldn’t feel too great if I did and so I haven’t had one in years. But I still crave them occasionally and wanted to come up with something that would fill the void.

Enter this healthy copycat version that TASTES LIKE THE REAL THING! 

Made with just cashews, dates and a tea bag (plus water and ice), they couldn’t be easier!

The Ingredients

  • Cashews- It is important to use raw cashews so that they blend up into a creamy consistency. Don't use roasted or salted cashews.
  • Chai Tea Bag- In order to make this recipe quick and easy, I like to use chai tea bags. If doubling the recipe, I find one bag for the batch to be sufficient but I use two if I’m tripling it.
  • Medjool Dates- Feel free to use less or more to suit your tastes. Alternatively, you could use regular dates (~4-5) or maple syrup (~1 tablespoon).
  • Hot Water and Ice
Chai Frappe with flowers in the background.

The Method

  1. Soak cashews, dates and tea bag in the jar of the blender. Just 5 minutes in hot water softens the cashews and provides a strong enough tea for the base. 
  2. Blend into cashew chai cream. Since the steeped tea and slacked cashews are quite hot, add ¼ cup of ice to blend. The mixture should be creamy and room temperature.
  3. Add ice and blend again. Now that the mixture is cooled off and creamy, add ice to achieve the desired slushy consistently.
  4. Enjoy immediately!

Tip: For best results, use a high powered blender. It will still work with a regular blender but it may take longer and you might end up with more ice chunks.

Leftovers and Storage

This Chai Frappe is very quick to make and is best fresh! I don't recommend keeping leftovers or making this ahead.

Chai Frappe on a wooden table.

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Chai Frappe

Made with wholesome ingredients, this copycat recipe is easy to make, ultra creamy and so refreshing!
5 from 48 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 299kcal

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup raw cashews
  • 1 chai tea bag
  • ⅓ cup boiling water
  • 1 and ¼ cups ice cubes divided
  • 2 pitted Medjool dates plus additional to taste
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Instructions

  • Into the jar of a high powered blender, place the cashews, dates and chai tea bag. Pour boiling water over top and allow to steep for 5-7 minutes.
  • After steeping, remove the tea bag and add ¼ cup of ice. Blend on high for 30-60 seconds until smooth and creamy. Add the last cup of ice and blend for an additional 30-60 seconds until desired slushy consistency is reached.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Substitutions
4-5 regular dates or 1 tablespoon of maple syrup can be used in place of the Medjool dates.

Nutrition

Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Sodium: 4mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 32g
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  1. ChihYu says

    March 23, 2022 at 5:18 pm

    5 stars
    So refreshing and delicious! Love how easy it is to make - can't beat homemade!

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      March 23, 2022 at 7:39 pm

      Thank you for your kind review ChihYu! I'm so glad that you liked it!

      Reply
    • Lauren says

      May 22, 2022 at 5:45 pm

      5 stars
      Very refreshing - will be making this all summer!

      Reply
      • Janessa says

        May 22, 2022 at 5:53 pm

        Yay! I'm glad you liked this recipe! Thank you for your kind review, Lauren!

        Reply
  2. jennifer says

    March 24, 2022 at 5:10 am

    5 stars
    How smart that the cashews soak while the tea is seeping - genuis! Will be making this later in the week and so excited, yum!

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      March 24, 2022 at 8:26 am

      I hope that you enjoy it, Jennifer! Thank you for taking the time to leave this nice review.

      Reply
  3. Hope says

    March 24, 2022 at 3:36 pm

    I love how creamy this looks - what a great idea with the cashews. I only have rooibos chai tea bags at home do you think they will work as well?

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      March 24, 2022 at 4:46 pm

      Rooibos chai tea would definitely work! I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  4. Donny says

    March 24, 2022 at 4:33 pm

    5 stars
    I always have these ingredients on hand so I'll be making this a lot! Love that it's sweetened with dates.

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      March 24, 2022 at 4:47 pm

      Thank you for this kind review! I hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  5. Megan says

    March 28, 2022 at 11:09 am

    5 stars
    SO yummy! Thanks for this recipe. I am so pleased about cashews and dates replacing dairy and sugar!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      March 28, 2022 at 1:09 pm

      I'm so glad you enjoyed this, Megan. Thank you for your kind review!

      Reply
  6. Andrea Pannell says

    June 20, 2022 at 12:17 pm

    5 stars
    So raw and refreshing! Love the honest ingredients

    Reply
  7. Andrea says

    June 20, 2022 at 12:33 pm

    5 stars
    I need to try this deliciousness ASAP! Love all the healthy ingredients.

    Reply
  8. Anita says

    June 20, 2022 at 1:10 pm

    5 stars
    I usually use milk like regular cow milk or almond milk to make this. I need to try this since I never knew you can use raw cashew to make a delicious frappe.

    Reply
  9. Carrie says

    June 20, 2022 at 1:39 pm

    5 stars
    This sounds absolutely delicious! And I am loving that it is a healthier version- less guilt. 😉

    Reply
  10. Irena says

    June 20, 2022 at 1:44 pm

    5 stars
    I love chai tea but have never had it as a frozen drink. It works so well, great in summer. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  11. Vicky says

    September 12, 2022 at 8:30 am

    5 stars
    It is still really warm where I live, and I love the fact that I can enjoy this yummy treat without having to leave my house. The dates add a wonderful sweet flavor and the whole thing is just super refreshing!

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      September 12, 2022 at 9:16 am

      Thank you for your kind review, Vicky!

      Reply
  12. Amanda Wren-Grimwood says

    September 12, 2022 at 8:44 am

    5 stars
    I love the chai flavours and this did not disapoint. So delicious with the cashew nuts too.

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      September 12, 2022 at 9:16 am

      Thank you for your kind review, Amanda!

      Reply
  13. Jyoti Behrani says

    September 12, 2022 at 8:51 am

    5 stars
    This Chai frappe recipe is great!! It was delicious and easy to make. Thanks for the recipe and the clear instruction!

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      September 12, 2022 at 9:15 am

      I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Jyoti!

      Reply
  14. Michele says

    September 12, 2022 at 8:55 am

    5 stars
    So delicious. I loved it as a frozen drink. This will become a regular recipe. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      September 12, 2022 at 9:15 am

      I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Michele!

      Reply
  15. Beth says

    September 12, 2022 at 8:59 am

    5 stars
    This chai frappe sounds amazing and so healthy! Easy to make too.

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      September 12, 2022 at 9:15 am

      Thank you for your kind review, Beth!

      Reply
  16. Susan says

    June 27, 2023 at 12:59 pm

    5 stars
    I too love McDonald’s chai frappe but gave them up because of all the sugar. This is so fantastic. I love them and now so do all of my friends. Thanks so much

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      June 28, 2023 at 8:37 am

      I'm glad you like this recipe, Susan! Thank you for your kind review.

      Reply
  17. Kristy says

    September 25, 2023 at 11:15 am

    5 stars
    Soooo delicious!! I love the healthier ingredients, even though my husband doesn’t look for healthier. In fact, he usually chooses against them as he finds they “just don’t taste as good”. But this recipe even got his five stars and it was a staple for watching ball games all summer!!!

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      September 25, 2023 at 8:05 pm

      I'm so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Kristy! Thank you for your kind review.

      Reply
  18. Sharon says

    July 09, 2024 at 1:01 pm

    5 stars
    Perfect day to do these. This is my FAVORITE summer drink.

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      July 09, 2024 at 1:01 pm

      I'm so glad that you liked this recipe, Sharon! Thank you for your kind review!

      Reply
  19. Loretta says

    August 08, 2024 at 7:31 pm

    5 stars
    You Chia Frappe is my favorite summer drink Janessa. Thanks for sharing.
    I just recently discovered that I have osteoporosis and one thing that can help build or maintain bone density are prunes, so I now swap out the dates for prunes with the equally yummy taste...
    and a win win for me 🙂

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      August 11, 2024 at 5:01 pm

      I'm so glad you liked this recipe, Loretta! Thank you for the kind review and notes about substituting with prunes!

      Reply
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