Acai berries are dark purple berries native to South America. They're usually sold either as frozen acai puree or as freeze-dried acai powder. They're considered a superfood due to being high in antioxidants like anthocyanins that give them their deep purple color, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and even healthy fats. Learn more about them in this Acai Berry Guide by Everyday Health .

Can I make this with frozen açai if I don’t have acai powder?

Yes, you can, but keep in mind that this will make the smoothie much thicker and bigger in volume. You’ll most likely have to add more liquid.

Can I add a sweetener?

Yes, definitely. I didn't add any because I don't think this smoothie needs it, but you can add a splash of maple syrup, agave, or coconut nectar. Stevia also works.

Acai Smoothie with Acai Powder

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Acai Smoothie with Acai Powder

Recipe by Veronika Sykorova

Do you want to make an acai bowl without frozen acai? Try this Acai Smoothie with Acai Powder! You can make it anywhere, anytime, it's super easy, vegan, gluten-free, and it has just 6 simple ingredients. Serve it as a refreshing summer breakfast or as a snack!

Total Time5 minutes
Yield1 1x
DietVegan

Ingredients

Units Scale

1/2 cup coconut water
1 1/2 frozen banana
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1/4 cup frozen raspberries
1 tbsp acai berry powder
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Optional toppings: fresh berries, granola, seeds, nuts, almond butter, peanut butter, or yogurt

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Add the coconut water, frozen banana, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, acai powder, and ground cinnamon (if using) to a high-speed blender.
Blend on high and use the blender’s tamper to push the ingredient towards the blades. This smoothie is meant to be quite thick, so it will be hard to blend without a tamper.
Add more coconut water if needed to reach your desired consistency.
Once smooth and creamy, scoop it out into a bowl and top with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

Equipment

High-speed blender, vitamix blender

Buy Now →

Notes

Consistency: The measurements yield a slightly thicker smoothie that you can serve in a bowl with toppings. Skip the coconut water entirely to make it really thick.

Thinner, drinkable smoothie: Add only 1 banana instead of 1 ½, and 1 cup of coconut water instead of just ½ cup.

Possible add-ins: yogurt, milk, honey, maple syrup, ground flax seeds, chia seeds, protein powder, almond butter, or peanut butter.

Storing: The smoothie is best enjoyed right away. If needed, you can store it in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Category: Smoothie
Method: Blender
Cuisine: American

Would you like to save this recipe?

We'll email this post to you, so you can come back to it later!

Find it online: https://thehealthfulideas.com/acai-smoothie/