Behold…
The Pinnacle.
The Zenith.
The ULTIMATE of the ultimate in protein berry smoothies.
Combining five of the most nutritious, delicious, antioxidant-filled berries in existence on the planet Earth—acai, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries…
Muscle-building whey protein powder…
Vitamin C-rich orange juice…
Fiber and protein-filled organic peanut butter…
And a banana for extra potassium and creaminess…
Top it all of with the “super food of the gods” cacao nibs, and you got yourself, in my opinion, quite possibly, THE world’s perfect smoothie.
Drum roll please…..
Enter….my ULTIMATE ACAI BLUEBERRY PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN SMOOTHIE!!
KA-POW!!
You will never crave another smoothie ever again in your life.
THIS will be the only smoothie you will ever reach for whenever that craving hits.
This is THE epitome of all smoothies.
The benchmark.
The ULTIMATE.
One of these a day, and it will give you magical powers.
Nature’s secret weapon.
The sweetness of the berries, the crunch of the cacao nibs, the creaminess of the banana, the muscle–building protein powder, the nuttiness of the peanut butter—–could you want or need anything more??
Once you gulp this bad boy down, you’ll be so energized and satisfied, you’ll feel like taking on the entire world. Kinda like how Bradley Cooper felt after taking the pills in Limitless—-just without the nasty side effects.
I personally have the Ultimate Acai Blueberry Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie every morning.
No joke.
It has become part of my everyday morning routine—wake up, make breakfast, take a shower, get ready, blend this smoothie, leave the house, etc., etc...
Like clockwork.
Once I know I got all that good nutrition in my body before the day starts, then I’m ready to rock whatever it is I’m doing.
It helps put me in the right mind frame, gives me the energy I need, and I don’t have to worry about eating for the next couple of hours.
And since my sweet tooth was already satisfied (by this smoothie, made with real fruits), I don’t give in to those temptations for a processed candy bar, a chemical-laded protein bar, or other sweets later on in the day.
I got my fix already! There’s no need!
Ok, here are the nutritional benefits of the multiple berries in this ultimate smoothie of smoothies:
Acai berries, according to numerous sources, are quite possibly the most nutritious berries available on the planet. They have been shown to be loaded with antioxidants, which help fight free radical damage and cancer, its anti-inflammatory properties help cleanse the body to remove wastes, boosts skin health, and are high in manganese and fiber, which supports digestion.
Blueberries are also considered to be one of nature’s superfoods. Blueberries have also been shown to have high amounts of antioxidants, improve brain health and memory, support heart health, and are good sources of vitamin C, K, and fiber.
Blackberries have been shown to contain high amounts of polyphenols and anthocyanins—powerful antioxidants that fight cancer. Blackberries have been shown to fight inflammation, and keep the skin nourished and hydrated. They are good sources of vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese, and especially high in fiber.
Variety is indeed the spice of life.
Each one of these berries carry their own unique and distinct ingredients and properties which all have their own individual said positive effects on the human body.
By combining all of these berries into one deliciously, magnificent smoothie, what you get is the ultimate in…
Nutrition.
Nourishment.
Satisfaction.
The perfect storm of goodness.
Cheers to good health!
For more delicious protein smoothie ideas, check out my….
- Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Protein Smoothie
- Blueberry Acai Cacao Protein Smoothie Bowl
- Strawberry Dragonfruit Protein Smoothie
OK, Here’s what you’ll need…
Some quick notes before you get started….
-As you can see, I use all frozen berries for this recipe, as this produces a nice, thick, creamy texture, and it comes out ice cold right out of the blender.
NO need for ice cubes here.
But if you want to use fresh berries, go for it! Just know that you may have to add ice cubes to the mix as it probably won’t be cold enough or come out as thick and creamy.
-I like to use frozen bananas for this as well, as it enhances its thick texture and makes it more ice cream-like. Just peel a banana, chop it up into little pieces, put it on some parchment paper, and stick them in the freezer for at least 30 min. I do this in advance and I have a large ziploc bag full of chopped up frozen bananas.
-You may have to run the frozen acai packet under warm/hot water for about 30 seconds or more, just to melt it and loosen it up enough for lower-powered blenders.
-Because it tastes so good with this recipe, I used Muscle Pharm Combat Protein Powder, cookies and cream flavor. The cookies and cream flavor may sound weird to mix with this combination, but trust me, it’s delicious! You can use vanilla or any other flavor you wish.
-1 1/2 scoop of the Muscle Pharm Combat Protein Powder yields approximately 40g Protein.
–UPDATE: I switched protein powders and I use Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Vanilla flavor with this recipe now. This protein is much cleaner than Combat’s, as it has fewer ingredients, lesser calories, and lesser carbs. Not as flavorful, but still tastes great. I still use 1 1/2 scoop.
Alright then, let’s get to it!
| Prep Time | 5-7 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 1 packet frozen acai
- 1/2 cup organic blueberries
- 5 medium organic strawberries
- 6 medium organic blackberries
- 10-12 medium organic raspberries
- 1/3 large banana
- 1 & 1/2 scoop cookies and cream protein powder (you can use vanilla if you wish)
- 2 tbsp organic peanut butter
- 1 splash Trop50 OJ
- 1/2 cup unsweetend almond milk
- 2 tsp cacao nibs (more if desired)
Ingredients
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- Run the frozen acai packet under warm water for about 15-20 seconds to defrost. Break acai into smaller pieces and throw into blender.
- Add all other ingredients. Blend for about 30 seconds to a minute, or until you get a nice, thick mixture.
- Pour into empty glasses.
- Sprinkle cacao nibs on top. Enjoy!
-You may have to run the frozen acai packet under warm/hot water for about 30 seconds or more, just to melt it and loosen it up enough for lower-powered blenders.
-Because it tastes so good with this recipe, I used Muscle Pharm Combat Protein Powder, cookies and cream flavor. The cookies and cream flavor may sound weird to mix with this combination, but trust me, it's delicious! You can use vanilla or any other flavor you wish.
-1 1/2 scoop of the Muscle Pharm Combat Protein Powder yields approximately 40g Protein.
-UPDATE: I switched protein powders and I use Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Vanilla flavor with this recipe now. This protein is much cleaner than Combat's, as it has fewer ingredients, lesser calories, and lesser carbs. Not as flavorful, but still tastes great. I still use 1 1/2 scoop.
-I buy all my berries frozen, as it gives it an ice cream-like quality/texture to it. It's at a much colder temperature out of the blender than if you used fresh fruit. No need for ice cubes.
-I like to use frozen bananas for this as well, as it enhances its thick texture and makes it more ice cream-like. Just peel a banana, chop it up into little pieces, put it on some parchment paper, and stick them in the freezer for at least 30 min. I do this in advance and I have a large ziploc bag full of chopped up frozen bananas.
-If you want to use fresh berries, go for it. You may have to add some ice though, for a colder, thicker smoothie.
Did you try this recipe? How did it turn out for you? I would love to hear from you! Sound off in the comment section below!
**Nutritional information is an approximation using Nutrifox, information from Google, and my own calculations to the best of my knowledge. It is not the definitive values or guaranteed to be 100% accurate information. Use only as a reference.**
