Acai & Strawberry Refresher with a Citrus Zing

This Acai & Strawberry Refresher with a Citrus Zing features vibrant acai and strawberries with a zesty twist. Perfect for a healthy dinner, it’s a simple recipe that blends fresh, fruity flavors into a nutritious dish with minimal effort.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This refresher is a nutritious, vibrant dinner option that transforms vibrant acai and strawberries with a zesty citrus twist into a delightful treat, perfect for a healthy meal. Easy to prepare, it’s packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and taste. Versatile—serve with nuts or alone—this recipe offers a refreshing, wholesome indulgence.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

• Use Frozen Acai: Ensures a thick, smoothie-like texture.
• Blend Well: Achieves a smooth, creamy consistency.
• Add Ice Gradually: Controls thickness to preference.
• Check Sweetness: Should be balanced with citrus zing.
• Avoid Overfilling: Leaves room for blending.
• Serve Chilled: Maximizes the refreshing appeal.
• Adjust Citrus: Taste and tweak orange juice if needed.
• Rest Before Serving: Allows flavors to meld.
• Use Fresh Berries: Enhances taste and nutrition.
• Clean Blender: Prevents residue affecting flavor.

Yield: 3 servings

Acai & Strawberry Refresher with a Citrus Zing

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Acai strawberry refresher, healthy citrus dinner drink.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Additional Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

• ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• ½ cup ice cubes
• ½ cup unsweetened frozen acai puree
• 1 cup fresh strawberries
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 medium banana
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp honey
• 2 tbsp chopped mint leaves

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients: Thaw acai puree slightly and rinse strawberries.
2. Add Base: Place acai puree, strawberries, and banana in a blender.
3. Pour Liquids: Add orange juice, lime juice, and almond milk.
4. Sweeten if Desired: Drizzle in honey for a touch of sweetness.
5. Add Chia Seeds: Sprinkle chia seeds into the blender.
6. Blend Mixture: Blend on high until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
7. Add Ice: Drop in ice cubes and blend until crushed and chilled.
8. Check Consistency: Add more almond milk if too thick, blending briefly.
9. Prepare Garnish: Rinse and chop fresh mint leaves.
10. Serve and Enjoy: Pour into glasses, garnish with mint, and savor this vibrant, zesty delight!

Notes

• Use frozen acai for texture; blend well for smoothness.
• Add ice gradually for thickness; check sweetness to taste.
• Store leftovers promptly to maintain freshness; serve cold.
• This recipe can be adapted with further vegan swaps as needed.

Nutrition Information

Yield

3

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 150Total Fat 6gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 0mgSodium 69mgCarbohydrates 25gFiber 6gSugar 14gProtein 3g

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Ingredients Notes

• Acai Puree (½ cup): Unsweetened, frozen, for base.
• Strawberries (1 cup): Fresh, for sweetness.
• Orange Juice (½ cup): Freshly squeezed, for zing.
• Banana (1 medium): For creaminess.
• Almond Milk (1 cup): Unsweetened, for lightness.
• Chia Seeds (1 tbsp): For fiber.
• Honey (1 tsp): Optional, for natural sweetness.
• Lime Juice (1 tbsp): For extra zing.
• Ice Cubes (½ cup): For chill.
• Mint Leaves (2 tbsp): Chopped, for garnish.

Variations and Substitutions

• Acai Swap: Use blueberry puree or omit.
• Berry Swap: Use raspberries or omit strawberries.
• Citrus Swap: Use lemon juice or omit orange.
• Banana Swap: Use avocado or omit.
• Milk Swap: Use coconut water or omit.
• Seed Swap: Use flax seeds or omit chia.
• Sweetener Swap: Use maple syrup or omit honey.
• Lime Swap: Use grapefruit juice or omit.
• Ice Swap: Use frozen fruit or omit.
• Herb Swap: Use basil or omit mint.

Storage Options

• Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 day; stir before serving.
• Freezer: Not recommended due to texture changes.
• Reheating: Serve cold; no reheating needed.

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