Açai Berry Kale Smoothie & Açai Bowl

Hi Everyone!

I have been really into açai for a while now. Açai berries originated in South America and are popular for their antioxidant properties, among other health benefits. I have been really into açai bowls (essentially a smoothie with granola & fresh fruit on top) for the past three years. In college, there was a coffee shop I used to go to at least once a week for their açai bowls, which were topped with their homemade granola. After graduating I became inspired to recreate their açai bowls and smoothies at home. I'm still attempting to come with the perfect granola recipe. If you have a good one, please share it with me!

I have come up with a açai bowl recipe that I really like, learn how to make it in my recent video.

I have also recently come up with an açai berry kale smoothie that I really like! I love making smoothies in the morning because they are quick and are great when you're in a hurry. Also, if I can add in some kale or spinach, that is even better. I promise you don't even taste it! I always use my Magic Bullet blender (if you're interested in getting your own, click on the photo on the right side of my blog!). This blender evenly blends my smoothies and is good for single serving drinks (super easy to clean). 

I hope you enjoy this smoothie recipe!

Açai Berry Kale Smoothie

Ingredients: 

1/3 cup açai juice

1/2 cup frozen mixed berries (I used Trader Joe's Very Cherry Berry Blend)

1/2 frozen banana 

1/2 cup chopped kale (spinach works too)

Directions:

1) Combine kale and juice in blender (or Magic Bullet)

2) Blend (by adding the kale and juice first, you mask the kale taste in the smoothie)

3) Add frozen berries 

4) Blend until smooth

5) Add frozen banana 

6) Blend until smooth 

7) Pour into glass and enjoy! 

NOTE:  If your smoothie is too thick, add more açai juice

NOTE:  ALWAYS blend in this order. My old roommate taught me this because it covers up the taste of the kale (or spinach)

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 150 

Fat: 1 gram

Carbohydrates: 34 grams

Protein: 1 gram 

I hope you try out this recipe. If you do, please comment and let me know if you liked it! Or Instagram a picture and tag me (molliesinaction)! 

I'll be posting a Cranberry Orange Kale Quinoa Salad cooking video on my YouTube channel on Thursday. Stay tuned for that!

Happy Tuesday.