This
recipe was originally posted in 2010 by my son, Brad. He is a big supporter of
the benefits of Açaí, and encouraged me to use it more often in our smoothies.
The original post also included a brief history of this healthy berry, which I
have included here:
“…Açaí
originates from Brazil and grows from palms by
the rivers. In berry form, the oils can be used to treat diarrhea and skin
ulcers, while the berry itself can be crushed to treat fevers. As for the
liquid, it is commonly referred to as the purple juice extracted from the thin
outer shell which is soaked soft to allow for the juice to easily strain. Açaí
is known as the superior of all other fruits and berries because of its massive
amount of B vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and
omega-9 fatty acids. The minerals found in açaí include an abundance in
potassium, copper, and manganese; açaí is so nutritional that less than a
serving can feed your body of the majority of required daily intake of
nutrients. Açaí also contains a high concentration of antioxidants. The
scientific ORAC scale shows that açaí ranks above the blueberry, blackberry,
and cranberry as far as the neutralization of free radicals goes. It has been
proven that the divine fruit heals and prevents potential metabolic related
diseases and cancers...”
My
son credits this amazing berry for helping him to overcome cravings and weight
gain during his later teen years. Açaí has a unique flavorful taste. You only
need a small spoonful to feel satisfied; a little goes a long way. I hope you
enjoy my son’s original smoothie recipe.
Ingredients:
3-4 cups baby spinach
1 scoop of Amazing Grass Green Super Food powder
1 scoop of raw vanilla protein powder
1 T of raw honey (optional)
2-3 drops of peppermint SweetLeaf liquid Stevia
approximately 1 tsp of bee pollen (optional)
1 sliced banana
1-2 sliced frozen peaches
1 cup of frozen pineapple
1 cup of frozen mango
1/2 cup of soaked frozen Goji berries
1/4 cup of Açaí (can be berry, juice, or sorbet)
1/2 cups of fresh young Thai coconut water
add fresh water as needed
3-4 cups baby spinach
1 scoop of Amazing Grass Green Super Food powder
1 scoop of raw vanilla protein powder
1 T of raw honey (optional)
2-3 drops of peppermint SweetLeaf liquid Stevia
approximately 1 tsp of bee pollen (optional)
1 sliced banana
1-2 sliced frozen peaches
1 cup of frozen pineapple
1 cup of frozen mango
1/2 cup of soaked frozen Goji berries
1/4 cup of Açaí (can be berry, juice, or sorbet)
1/2 cups of fresh young Thai coconut water
add fresh water as needed
Preparation:
Add
ingredients to blender. Blend until creamy and smooth. Makes 2-3 tall
glass-full servings.
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