Last night we had some family over for dinner, and I had a little bit too much fun. And when I say fun, I mean wine. That is why I was majorly craving a healthy smoothie first thing. When this happens, I turn to anti-inflammatory, nutrient-dense ingredients to replenish vitamins and minerals that help bring me back to balance. Wild blueberries, strawberries, acai powder, protein, and kale come together in this recipe for a nutritious morning meal. The smoothie itself has 27 grams of protein, and with my favorite toppings (see below), it takes it to 33 grams of protein.
I love to top my smoothies with my homemade granola and Catalina Crunch Honey Graham cereal. So good!
I am sharing two ways to make an acai smoothie, because as I was scouring my Instagram grid, I realized I had made it slightly differently a few months prior and never put it on my site. Either one is delicious!
Green Acai Smoothie With Kale
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup dairy-free milk/coconut water/filtered water I used a combination of all 3
- 1 small handful kale or other leafy greens
- 1/3 cup frozen wild blueberries
- 2 whole frozen strawberries
- 1/3 cup frozen pre-sliced zucchini about 70 grams
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon whey protein powder optional
- 1 teaspoon acai powder
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in your blender and process until creamy.
Basic Acai Smoothie With Banana
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup dairy-free milk of choice
- 1/3 frozen banana
- 1/4 cup frozen wild blueberries
- 2-3 whole frozen strawberries
- 1/4 cup frozen pre-sliced zucchini
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon acai powder
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and process until creamy.
