I am not a morning person. I rely on coffee to survive. As much as I love breakfast food, I 90% skip breakfast because I am a horrible adult. Thats why I love brunch. You can get the best of both world. With that being said, this smoothie is a god send. I drink it right after my coffee. OR if I know I am going to drink loads of coffee in the office (which most days I do), I take a step back and drink this instead. Especially on Tuesdays when I have meetings all morning.
I most of the times go by “handfuls” when it comes to smoothies, but just for you, I added things in cups 😉 I hope you like my Açaí berry smoothie!
Serves 2: (a serving is 10 ounces)
Blender: Vitamix 3500 (you may need to use a little bit more liquid or use the smoothie setting on your blender)
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cup of milk (I use oat milk) You can also use water if you wish
- 1/4 cup of frozen mango (to sweeten it)
- 1/4 cup of raspberries
- 1 packet of FROZEN açaí purée (2 tablespoons if you have açaí powder)
If you use the powder, you need 1 cup of milk or water - 2 tablespoons of yogurt (I use Vanilla Greek yogurt)
- 1/2 cup of mixed berries. You can use only one berry or divide this into 2 1/4 cups of different berries. (For example, use 1/4 cup of strawberries and 1/4 cup of blackberries)
- Optional: flaxseed, chia seeds or protein powders
How to:
In your blender, add the milk, yogurt , chia or flaxseeds, then all of your berries. I am using my vitamix 3500, so this is the order I need to add everything. Blend until smooth. (I use my Vitamix’s smoothie setting) In less than 1 minute, I have my perfect smoothie!
I love the purple color it gives the smoothie!
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