Even though the acai berry is one of the most nutritious foods in the world -- packed with antioxidants, phytochemicals, omega 3 fatty acids and more -- it is not something you can find in your supermarket produce section. That's because acai fruit is grown only in the rainforest, and it deteriorates rapidly after being picked.
But you can find acai juice in most supermarkets, and it is delicious. For this antioxidant-rich smoothie, I recommend Bom Dia Acai Berry with Cacao.
Antioxidant Smoothie
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- 1 cup acai berry juice (such as Bom Dia Acai Berry with Cacao)
- 1/2 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt (such as Stonyfield)
- 1 Tbsp. unsweetened dark chocolate cocoa powder
Combine all ingredients in a regular or Vita Mix blender. Mix until smooth.
Serves 2.
Per serving: 257 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated), 3 mg cholesterol, 54 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 8 g protein, 2% Vitamin A, 51% Vitamin C, 13% calcium, 9% iron
For more great smoothie recipes, see also:
- Blueberry Smoothies
- Chocolate Banana Smoothie
- Secret Ingredient Smoothies
- Strawberry Smoothie
Stephanie Gallagher - Stephanie Gallagher is a veteran journalist and author. In addition to writing for Suite 101, she is the Cooking for Kids columnist for ...
