Late summer, my in-laws have a bountiful blueberry harvest that they freeze and share with loved ones (lucky us) to help us get through the long winters. Even with our abundant supply, I had never found a recipe that could compete with my Mango Smoothie – until now. I’ve finally found the perfect blueberry smoothie. I mixed a pack of frozen acai berry because I had some on hand and acai is technically a technically a super fruit that adds some different nutrients and antioxidants, but it’s just as good using only acai or only blueberries.
Acai Blueberry Smoothie
2016-04-24 09:38:45
Serves 2
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
404g
Servings
2
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359
Calories from Fat 156
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g
28%
Saturated Fat 8g
41%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 2mg
1%
Sodium 155mg
6%
Total Carbohydrates 47g
16%
Dietary Fiber 12g
47%
Sugars 26g
Protein 11g
Vitamin A
322%
Vitamin C
125%
Calcium
28%
Iron
34%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- 1 (3.5-ounce) pack frozen acai berry blend
- 4 ounces frozen blueberries (a large handful)
- 1 banana
- 1 medjool date, pitted
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 1/4 cup milk (I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk)
- Handful of spinach (and/or hemp seeds, flax seed, etc)
Topping I used
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
Recommended Extras
- Chia seeds
- Granola
- Dried fruit
- Other toppings of your choice
Instructions
- Run you acai pack under warm water for a few seconds, break into chunks and put in your blender. Add the frozen blueberries, almond butter, milk, pitted date, and spinach or hemp / flax seeds, if you are using. Blend until smooth.
- Add coconut oil and coconut flakes to a skillet and toast until golden (watch closely as they will burn). You can serve this smoothie in a bowl topped with the recommended extras. Eat with a spoon and enjoy! Or, omit the extras and drink on the run like a traditional smoothie - both ways are equally delicious.
Notes
- Buy the acai in freezer section at Whole Foods.
- Buy the dates in bulk section at Whole Foods.
- We've made this using skim cow's milk and it was just as good.
Adapted from It's All Easy - Gwyneth Paltrow with Thea Baumann
Adapted from It's All Easy - Gwyneth Paltrow with Thea Baumann
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