What you will need
- One unsweetened acai packet, slightly thawed
- One half cup of frozen blackberries
- One quarter cup of pomegranate juice
- One half cup of coconut kefir
- One tablespoon of ground flaxseed
- One teaspoon of honey
- A few ice cubes
How to make it
Wash fresh produce unless labeled ready-to-eat. Remove pits, hard seeds, or peel as needed, and cut large pieces to suit your blender.
Add the liquid first, then softer ingredients and fruit. Add frozen pieces gradually if your blender struggles.
Blend until smooth. Stop the blender before scraping or stirring, and add a little liquid if the mixture is too thick.
Taste before adding optional sweetener or extra citrus. Divide into glasses and serve.
What's in this drink
- Blackberries: The source entry for blackberries gives 0.646 mg manganese and 21 mg vitamin C on a 100 g basis. USDA: Blackberries, raw.
- Ground flaxseed: The source entry for ground flaxseed gives 1.64 mg thiamin (B1) and 1.22 mg copper on a 100 g basis. USDA: Seeds, flaxseed.
Nutrient figures are per 100 g of the USDA reference ingredient, not per serving.
Storage
Cover and refrigerate leftovers promptly. Follow the storage directions on opened packaged ingredients. FoodSafety.gov recommends refrigerating perishable food within two hours, or one hour above 90°F, and keeping the refrigerator at 40°F or below.
Short FAQ
What should I check before starting?
Slightly soften the acai packet so you can break it into pieces. If berry seeds bother you, choose a smoother fruit rather than trying to strain a thick drink.
Can I change an ingredient?
More blackberries can replace the acai packet. Plain yogurt plus water can replace kefir. Check cultured plant products because texture and nutrition vary.
