5-Minute Nutritious Acai Smoothie
This nutritious acai smoothie is a cold and creamy treat! Packed with healthy fruits and frozen acai packets, it takes just five minutes to make. Enjoy for breakfast or a healthy snack.
I recently took a trip to Hawaii and ate an acai smoothie bowl every day I was there. As a Registered Dietitian, I love to experience the food and culture of the places I visit when traveling. I knew I had to create an acai recipe when I returned!
I have plenty of other smoothie recipes on my blog, but this is the first smoothie with acai! This smoothie packs 7 grams of fiber and 15 grams of plant-based protein, and is vegan and gluten free.
How to make acai smoothie
- Start by soaking the acai packet in a bowl of warm water for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the smoothie ingredients to your blender. Start with the milk, then add the acai puree, frozen banana, frozen pineapple, and hemp seeds.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy, 30 seconds – 1 minute.
- Pour into a glass and serve right away with a straw!
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5-Minute Nutritious Acai Smoothie
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: serves 1
- Category: breakfast
- Method: blender
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This nutritious acai smoothie is a cold and creamy treat! Packed with healthy fruits and frozen acai packets, it takes just five minutes to make. Enjoy for breakfast or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
- 1 frozen acai packet
- 1 cup unsweetened soy milk, or milk of choice
- 1 frozen ripe banana
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 tbsp hemp seeds
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Instructions
- Soak the frozen acai packet in a bowl of warm water for 1-2 minutes in the packaging to soften it up a little.
- Add the soy milk, frozen banana, frozen pineapple, hemp seeds, and acai removed from the packaging to your blender.
- Blend on high for 30 minutes to 1 minute, or until everything is blended up smoothly. You may need to use your blender tamper or scrape down the bowl a few times.
Notes
Where can I buy acai puree?
You can buy frozen acai puree packets at most regular grocery stores these days, found in the frozen fruit section. I used the Sambazon pure unsweetened acai berry.
If you are unable to find frozen acai, you can use acai powder as an alternative. I recommend adding a handful of ice to your smoothie if you use the powder, to ensure the smoothie is still thick and creamy.
Nutrition Disclaimer
As a Registered Dietitian, I create nutritionally-balanced recipes using whole food ingredients to promote good health and well-being. Additionally, I am a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. My nutrition philosophy encompasses an all-foods-fit approach, and I do not promote tracking calories, macronutrients, or other numbers. Nevertheless, I understand that this information can be educational and helpful for some people.
I cannot guarantee complete accuracy of the nutrition information provided here, as these numbers are estimates. Nutrition is individualized. If you have specific nutrition needs, please consult your physician or a Registered Dietitian.
