Acai and Berry Smoothie Recipe

By
Elaine Lemm
Elaine Lemm
Elaine Lemm
Elaine Lemm is a renowned British food writer, classically trained chef, teacher, and author with over 25 years of experience writing about British food and cooking.
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Updated on 08/25/22
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Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer.
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Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 5 mins
Serving: 1 serving
Yield: 2 cups

What better way to start your day than with this acai smoothie recipe, which is quick and easy to make, and will undoubtedly give you a great lift to your day.

What fruit to use is entirely up to you, but berries work the best as they are small and bursting with goodness. Their size, flavor, and juiciness will help your drink to be as smooth as possible (as a smoothie should be). If you don't have frozen berries, just choose your fruits the night before, cut larger ones into pieces, add those to a zip-close bag, and freeze for the next morning. 

But we can't forget the star of this show: the acai berry. Acai is a red-purple fruit that comes from acai palm trees found in South American rain forests. In this smoothie recipe, organic freeze-dried acai powder helps boost the nutrient content. Acai powder is available online, as well as in many health food stores and larger supermarkets.

Acai and berry smoothie

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"It's a tasty smoothie. For natural sweetness, I added a frozen banana along with some frozen strawberries, and it was very good. I also made one with a tropical fruit blend, and it was delicious." —Diana Rattray

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Ingredients

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Ingredients for acai and berry smoothie recipe gathered

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  2. Tip the frozen fruits, milk, and acai powder into a high-speed blender and blitz until smooth. Pour into a glass and drink immediately.

    Acai and berry smoothie poured into a glass

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  3. The smoothie will keep in the refrigerator or a vacuum-sealed container for a few hours, but it's always best when fresh. 

    Acai and berry smoothie in a glass

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Recipe Variations

  • The fruit you use is up to you—but don't limit it just to fruits. A little chopped celery adds a variety of tastes, and a handful of baby spinach blends very well with berries.
  • You could also try coconut sprinkled on top of pineapple to bring a positively tropical spin. 
  • Want a little texture on your finished smoothie? Consider adding some crunch by sprinkling nuts, grains, or seeds such as chia, flax, or hemp on top.
  • Muesli or granola can also be used as toppings and will add extra texture.
  • For natural sweetness, use a few slices of frozen banana in your fruit mixture.

Tips

  • Drinking your smoothie on the go? Save the crunchy textured toppings for when you use a spoon to scoop up the goodness. 
  • The milk you use is entirely up to you. Using nut milk adds extra flavor and is suitable for a vegan diet.

How to Freeze Smoothies

  • Make several smoothies ahead and freeze them in individual freezer containers or canning jars. If freezing in glass, make sure to leave about 1 1/2 to 2 inches of headspace in wide-mouthed jars and about 2 1/2 inches in jars with shoulders.

How do you pronounce acai?

The word acai is pronounced ah-sigh-ee.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
255 Calories
8g Fat
49g Carbs
4g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories 255
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 17mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 49g 18%
Dietary Fiber 8g 29%
Total Sugars 33g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 114mg 570%
Calcium 69mg 5%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 752mg 16%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)