Acai is a healthy long reddish-purple fruit that has antioxidants, fiber, monounsaturated fats, iron, calcium, fiber, vitamin A, and anthocyanins. You can read about anthocyanins here. Honestly, if it weren’t for the health benefits of acai and the fact that I bought a bag of packets from Trader Joe’s, I probably would have given up. That would have been a shame because today I succeeded in creating a great flavor! Sometimes it takes me awhile to get a recipe just right.
Acai Berry Smoothie
This easy acai berry smoothie is loaded with antioxidants, is dairy-free, has ingredients from Trader Joe's, and a hint of cinnamon.
Credit: My Real Dish
Tips: (1) The Trader Joe’s frozen Organic Berry Blend has strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries. Feel free to find a similar berry blend if you don’t have a Trader Joe’s near you. (2) Using Young Living Cinnamon Bark Vitality essential oil brings a warm flavor to this smoothie that goes well with the almond butter. Cinnamon Bark Vitality essential oil as a dietary supplement can support healthy digestion and help maintain a healthy immune system. If you don’t have this oil, you can buy it here. Or, you can substitute 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon instead (taste to preference).
Ingredients
- 2 cups spinach
- 3.52 oz of acai ( I used 1 packet from Trader Joe’s)
- 1 banana
- 1/4 cup frozen blueberries
- 3/4 cup Organic Berry Blend from Trader Joe’s
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon agave syrup
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 1 drop Young Living Cinnamon Bark Vitality essential oil (see tips for alternatives)
Directions
- Run the acai packet under warm water to dethaw.
- Put all the ingredients in the Vitamix, purée and serve.
