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    You are here: Home » Recipes » Acai Berry and Banana Immunity Smoothie

    Acai Berry and Banana Immunity Smoothie

    Published: Jun 27, 2012 · Last Updated: Jan 24, 2020 by Karielyn Tillman · This post may contain affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    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:

    1. Uses a single-ingredient plant-based protein
    2. Ready in about 5 minutes
    3. 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.

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    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!
    Acai Berry and Banana Immunity Smoothie | The Healthy Family and Home

    Gluten-Free Vegan Acai Berry and Banana Immunity Smoothie

    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!
    { Plant-Based | Raw | Vegan | Gluten-Free | Dairy-Free | Soy-Free | No Refined Sugar | Paleo-Friendly | Medical Medium }
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Yields: 1 serving
    Calories : 236

    Equipment

    • Vitamix

    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
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    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients to a Vitamix blender and blend until well combined.

    Recipe Notes

    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.

    Nutrition Information

    Serving: 1svg | Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 492mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 23g | Calcium: 450mg
    Course:Breakfast,Drinks
    Cuisine:American
    Recipe Author: Karielyn Tillman
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    Karielyn Tillman

    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 and Medical Medium® compliant recipes that are gluten-free + vegan and made with clean, real food ingredients that you can feel good about eating.

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    1. Ellie says

      January 02, 2017 at 7:53 pm

      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...

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      • Karielyn says

        January 02, 2017 at 8:53 pm

        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 🙂

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