Greeni-Colada

This is Bradley Marsh, Debbie’s son, who was bored and decided to add a new raw smoothie to the current plethora. She was making her usually green smoothie before dinner and I thought… why not make this interesting? In addition to the greens, I had us add a high amount of frozen fruits and berries; an ingredient not often used in Debbie’s smoothies that is actually a key ingredient here is the açaí. The açaí balances the sweet and sour of the fruits with the bitter or bland greens to get a nice piña colada flavor. Sure, there’s pineapple already in it, but the açaí enhances it so the greens don’t cover up the pineapple entirely.

Due to it being unfamiliar on this particular site, I am going to discuss the brief history of açaí and its common health benefits. Açaí originates from Brazil and grows from palms by the rivers. In berry form, the oils can be used to treat diarrhea and skin ulcers, while the berry itself can be crushed to treat fevers. As for the liquid, it is commonly referred to as the purple juice extracted from the thin outer shell which is soaked soft to allow for the juice to easily strain. Açaí is known as the superior of all other fruits and berries because of its massive amount of B vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and omega-9 fatty acids. The minerals found in açaí include an abundance in potassium, copper, and manganese; açaí is so nutritional that less than a serving can feed your body of the majority of required daily intake of nutrients. Açaí also contains a high concentration of antioxidants. The scientific ORAC scale shows that açaí ranks above the blueberry, blackberry, and cranberry as far as the neutralization of free radicals goes. It has been proven that the divine fruit heals and prevents potential metabolic related diseases and cancers.

As you may have already noticed, I am a fan of the açaí berry and juice. In my personal life it has helped me overcome cravings and weight gain. The berry, at least in my opinion, has a very unique and flavorful taste that allows me to take but one small spoonful and feel satisfied; a little goes a long way.

Now for what you’ve been waiting for… the recipe to the Greeni-Colada!

Ingredients:

3-4 cups or handfuls of Baby Spinach

1 scoop of Amazing Grass Green Super Food powder

1 scoop of Raw Vanilla Protein Powder

1 T of Raw Honey (optional)

2-3 drops of Peppermint SweetLeaf liquid Stevia

Approximately 1 tsp of Bee Pollen (optional)

1 sliced banana

1-2 sliced frozen peaches

About 1 cup of frozen pineapple

About 1 cup of frozen mango

1/2 cup of soaked frozen goji berries

1/4 cup of açaí (can be berry, juice, or sorbet)

Around 1.5 cups of Fresh Young Thai Coconut Water

Add fresh water as needed or pleased for ease of blending or consistency

Preparation:

1. Add ingredients to blender.

2. Blend until its creamy and smooth.

3. Serves up to 3 tall glasses.

4. Enjoy your Greeni-Colada.