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Make-Ahead Acai Smoothie Jar

Top an acai, fruit, and chia seed smoothie with coconut and almond granola and banana for a refreshing drink to take with you.

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
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Total Time: 5 Minutes
A small knife and fork set
Servings: 1
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Calories per Serving: 770

Ingredient List

Smoothie
  • Small check mark in a circle 1 frozen acai smoothie pack (or 1 tablespoon acai powder)
  • Small check mark in a circle 1/3 cup Cascadian Farm™ frozen organic harvest berries (or 1 cup frozen berries if using acai powder)
  • Small check mark in a circle 1 banana
  • Small check mark in a circle 1/2 cup coconut milk (not cream of coconut) or almond milk
  • Small check mark in a circle 3 tablespoons orange juice
  • Small check mark in a circle 1 tablespoon chia seed
Toppings
  • Small check mark in a circle 1/2 cup Nature Valley™ coconut & almond granola (from 11-oz bag)
  • Small check mark in a circle 1/2 banana, sliced
  • Small check mark in a circle 1 or 2 fresh raspberries
  • Small check mark in a circle 2 tablespoons toasted coconut
  • Small check mark in a circle 1 tablespoon almond butter, melted

Preparation

  1. In blender, add Smoothie ingredients. Cover; blend on high speed 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth.
  2. Pour into 16-oz glass jar. Add Toppings. Enjoy with a spoon.
  3. To make ahead: Make Smoothie as directed in step 1. Pour into glass jar; seal with cover, and refrigerate until ready to eat. Add toppings just before eating.

Tips

  • Feel free to use your favorite blend of frozen berries.
  • Use whatever milk is your favorite.
  • Get creative with the toppings-cereals, fruits, nut butters, seeds-the combos are endless.

Nutrition Information

1 Serving

1 Serving Calories 770  (Calories from Fat 270);  Total Fat 30g  (Saturated Fat 11g,  Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg;  Sodium 170mg;  Total Carbohydrate 112g  (Dietary Fiber 18g,  Sugars 59g);  Protein 13g
% Daily Value: Vitamin A  8%;  Vitamin C  70%;  Calcium 20%;  Iron  25%;
Exchanges: 4 1/2 Starch, 1 1/2 Fruit, 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate, 5 1/2 Fat
Carbohydrate Choice: 7.5

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Coconut & Almond Granola
Coconut & Almond Granola