I came across the fruit Acai when I went to San Diego a couple of years ago to see two of my friends from college. They had a place by them that sold coffee, shakes, muffins, etc. One of the things Lyss and Jen raved about was an acai bowl which basically was acai and a bunch of fruit with granola on top, it was fabulous. I came home from Cali and didn't see it offered anywhere until I moved to Queens. Danny and I frequent this little place called RIPE. It is all fresh made foods and smoothies, healthily made. Danny discovered a shake called "THE DETOX", which is made with Acai berries. It is the perfect smoothie!

After going to Whole Foods on a search to find acai, we found it! Not only is is delicious but it is filled with antioxidants, fiber and protein. It has so many antioxidants that it has more than blueberries, cranberries and raspberries! It comes in these little smoothie packs, so one pack is perfect for one smoothie. We came home and had to give it a try. One our second round, it came out as good (if not better) than the Ripe smoothie! Here's how we did it!

Ingredients(This makes enough for 2.)

- 1 smoothie acai pack (Sambazon)

- 1 cup frozen berries (Trader Joe's raspberries, blackberries and blueberries

- 1 banana

- 1/2 cup milk (we use organic 1%)

- 1 lowfat strawberry yogurt

- 1 cup crushed ice

Mix in blender and enjoy!Learn about the benefits of ACAI!

Go toSambazon.comto learn more about their products!

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