Acai, Blackberry, and Mint Smoothie
- TitleAcai Blackberry and Mint Smoothie
- TypeSmoothies
- DifficultyEasy
- FlavorSweet
- Estimated Time15 Minutes
- Yield4 servings
Ingredients
- 3 Peppermint (fresh sprigs)
- 100 grams of Acai (pulp)
- 1 Apple (green)
- 1 Banana
- 1 Lime (fresh, peeled)
- 1/4 cup of Honey (local)
- 8 ounces of Blackberry (frozen)
- 5 Dates
- 1/2 cup of Kale
- 2 ounces of Pineapple (1 slice)
- 2 Coconut (young, water)
Directions
Bursting with antioxidant-rich acai and blackberries, this is a smoothie that will keep you going all day. The coconut water will hydrate you, while the pineapple, green apple, and banana will sustain your vitamin and phytonutrient requirements. To make it even more nutritious, kale and dates are hidden beneath all of the wonderful flavors. Perfect for you and your family as a burst of health for any time of day.
- Cut open both young coconuts to get the water out. If you cannot find them, you can use bottled coconut water, or substitute with water or apple juice.(5 minutes)
- Slice the apple and remove the seeds. Skin can remain.(2 minutes)
- Puree the liquid and apple in a blender.(3 minutes)
- Skin the lime.
- Pour into a glass and add your favorite garnish. Enjoy your tropical treat!
- Add lime, kale, blackberries, pineapple, mint, dates, honey, and acai. Blend until smooth.(5 minutes)
