I have a sneaking suspicion that many of us are returning to work today after a lingering holiday vacation. If I'm correct, you're likely in need of a little pick-me-up, and I've got just the thing for you.
This Purple Power Detox Smoothie will soothe your over-sized case of the Mondays and quell the part of your heart that is longing to travel back in time to pre-holiday anticipation and excitement. It will also boost your energy buzz thanks to its potent detoxifying and nutrient-packed ingredients.
Too good to be true? Nah. Too good to miss is more like it.
To make this amethyst-hued gem in a glass, you'll add frozen bananas, fresh or frozen blueberries, a packet of açai purée, fresh kale, a sprinkling of hemp seeds, and a splash of water to a blender. Blend on high until smooth, pour into a glass, and garnish with pomegranate seeds. Each ingredient is detoxifying and packed with vitamins and minerals to fuel your bod in the most awesome way.
Begone, Manic Monday. Hello, healthy glow.
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Purple Power Detox Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 frozen bananas
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 unsweetened acai smoothie pack
- 1 cup fresh kale or baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon shelled hemp seeds
- ½ to 1 cup water
- optional topping: pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Add the bananas, blueberries, acai puree, kale, hemp seeds, and water to a high-speed blender. Blend on high for 2-3 minutes or until smooth.
- Pour into a glass, and top with pomegranate seeds, if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Definitely working this into my morning this week. Looks delicious and just what the scale ordered !
What is an acai smoothie pack? Thanks
Hi, Jan! They are little packs of acai puree that can be found in the freezer section of most grocery stores. I typically get mine from Whole Foods, but I've seen them elsewhere. If you have access to fresh acai, you can simply add that in as well. I hope this helps!
This looks similar to the smoothie bowl/nana ice cream I devoured for breakfast this morning! Nothing like blueberries to start the day off right! :D
What a delicious looking smoothie! Yum! :-) Have a great day! Hi from Sweden/Anja
Thanks so much, Anja! You have a great day, too!
I absolutely LOVE everything about this smoothie! So many superfoods packed into a glass and this is definitely the smoothie for me!
I soooo need this today! I lasted 3 days back at work post-Christmas before getting sick! The good news is that I just got a new high speed blender, with the aim of making lots more healthy smoothies this year. Your blog is going to be a great resource for that- you have so many amazing smoothie recipes! :)
High-speed blender = wonderful news! I use mine nearly every single day and would be lost without it. I'm so sorry you got sick after returning to work. The same thing happened to me after the holidays last year, and it was such a bummer. I hope you enjoy this smoothie and some of the others on the blog! Thanks for commenting, Christine :)