Twist off of the basic

Alright, so making shakes and smoothies aren't something too difficult to do. You take some stuff, throw it in a blender, and make it go liquid (or near liquid). I call it Blender Alchemy because I have no idea about the exact proportions of what I use. Make sure you note what you did and what you would change, because blender alchemy is kind of finicky.

So a typical standard is the Strawberry Banana.
Ingredients: Strawberries, 2 Bananas, Milk, Ice
Directions: Put ingredients into blender. Blend.

So our variation today wasn't anything extreme, but it was interesting.
Ingredients: Strawberries, 2 Bananas, A little ice, Some Honey, Some Cinnamon, A little milk, A third container of Vanilla Chai Tea with Soy protein, A can of mango nectar
Directions: Put ingredients into blender. Blend.
Notes:
1. Can of mango nectar: 50 cents, found in the foreign foods section of Meijer by the Jarritos
- gave it a really nice tangy feel. A lot better than orange juice in my opinion. Tang without the citrus bite.
2. The vanilla chai tea: It was some organic concoction that came in a tiny bottle. It was very amazing by itself. Had a smooth, warm, and spicy taste to it.
- makes a great substitute for milk
- didn't thicken it up like vanilla yogurt does
3. I added the tea and the milk at the same time without a taste in between. Be careful that it doesn't overpower the mango. I could still taste the mango nectar, but it was very subtle, instead of a major force. I think the milk can be done without, personally, and the tea can be lessened.
4. Scratch the cinnamon out. The chai is spicy enough to warm up the shake's taste. Add only after a taste. Use sparingly.
5. You really don't need it, but honey is a great sweetener that isn't too overpowering.