This Gluten-Free Vegan Acai Berry and Banana Immunity Smoothie is an easy and healthy recipe made with only 4 clean, real food ingredients. It's the perfect plant-based breakfast that's nutrient-dense and ready in about 5 minutes!
Gluten-Free Vegan Acai Berry and Banana Smoothie
Here's why this recipe works - my top 3 reasons:
- Uses a single-ingredient plant-based protein
- Ready in about 5 minutes
- Made with only 4 clean, real food ingredients
Uses A Single-Ingredient Plant-Based Protein
Ready In About 5 Minutes
A quick breakfast isn't hard to find.
For example, you can make a pop-tart in under 5 minutes!
But to make a quick and nutrient-dense breakfast is the goal and this vegan smoothie is a winner!
Tt's super easy to make with a Vitamix and it's ready to drink or take on-the-go in about 5 minutes.
Made With Only 4 Clean, Real Food Ingredients
This Clean Eating Acai Berry and Banana Immunity Smoothie is a nice change of pace from the many different varieties of green smoothies.
It's loaded with antioxidants from wild blueberries and the organic superfood "acai berry" that contains a good source of healthy omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 fats.
You'll love how this plant-based smoothie is made with only 4 clean, real food ingredients and naturally sweetened.
For example, frozen acai berry smoothie pack, banana, almond milk, and hemp protein.
My healthy smoothie recipe is plant-based, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, no refined sugar, paleo-friendly and Medical Medium compliant.
How To Make Acai Berry and Banana Smoothie: Step-by-Step Instructions
Here is how to make this recipe and I'll show you with step-by-step instructions below.
Step 1: Add All Ingredients To A Vitamix
Firstly, add all the ingredients to a Vitamix, starting with the liquid (non-dairy milk) first.
You can use fresh or frozen bananas which will give it different consistencies.
In addition, you can also add 4-6 ice cubes to make it extra frosty.
Step 2: How To Store Your Smoothie
Secondly, the smoothie won't really "store" well, as in for another day.
However, it is ready to transfer in your favorite BPA-free travel cup to take on-the-go!
Expert Tips + Ingredient Substitutions For Acai Berry and Banana Immunity Smoothie
Here are some expert tips to make this recipe perfectly:
Almond Milk. This recipe can be made with homemade almond milk using a Vitamix. However, you can always substitute with your favorite non-dairy milk. Another great option is to use Joi Organic Almond Milk made with 100% organic almonds.
Banana. You can use a fresh or frozen banana, but the smoothie will have different consistencies. For example:
- Fresh Banana - unless you add ice cubes, the smoothie will be thinner and drinkable through a straw
- Frozen Banana - the smoothie will be thicker and have a "smoothie bowl" consistency. You may need to add 1-2 tablespoons of extra milk for it to be drinkable through a straw
Frozen Acai Berries. I use the frozen Sambazon Acai Berry Unsweetened Smoothie Packs that I purchased from the frozen section at Whole Foods, but if you don't have access to a Whole Foods, you can also order organic acai powder to get some of the benefits of the acai berry.
Hemp Protein. I used the Nutiva Hemp Seed + Hi Fiber Protein which added 11 grams of vegan protein and 12 grams of fiber but you can use your favorite plant-based protein powder.
Want More Plant-Based Acai Berry Recipes?
Check out these:
- Blueberry and Acai Protein Smoothie Bowl
- Classic Acai Bowl
- Acai Berry and Banana Mini Cheesecakes
- or my CLEAN DESSERTS Cookbook with 72 plant-based vegan + gluten-free no-bake dessert recipes made with clean, real food ingredients just like this one that you will love!
Gluten-Free Vegan Acai Berry and Banana Immunity Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup Joi 100% organic almond milk
- 1 packet Sambazon Frozen Acai Berry Smoothie Pack
- 1 organic banana
- 1/2 cup organic wild blueberries
- 1 tablespoon organic hemp protein powder
Optional add-in:
- 4-6 ice cubes
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a Vitamix blender and blend until well combined.
Recipe Notes
- Fresh Banana - unless you add ice cubes, the smoothie will be thinner and drinkable through a straw
- Frozen Banana - the smoothie will be thicker and have a "smoothie bowl" consistency. You may need to add 1-2 tablespoons of extra milk for it to be drinkable through a straw
Nutrition Information
Hi, I'm Karielyn! I'm the published cookbook author of CLEAN DESSERTS and content creator of The Healthy Family and Home website since 2012. I specialize in creating easy, healthy plant-based recipes that are gluten-free + vegan and made with clean, real food ingredients that you can feel good about eating.
Ellie says
Yummy! This berry and banana immunity smoothie recipe looks is Really Great! My favorite smoothie material is fruit! all kinds! I personally love either bananas or strawberries! This recipe gives me an excuse to trying it! Thanks for share...
Karielyn says
Hi there Ellie! I agree with you...I also love to use fruit as natural sweeteners for my smoothies!
Thanks so much and I hope you enjoy the recipe 🙂