Description
This refreshing Brazilian Mounjaro smoothie is a nutritious blend of tropical fruits, healthy fats, and superfoods like açaí, chia seeds, and flaxseed. Designed to provide a natural energy boost, it combines the creaminess of avocado and almond milk with the antioxidant power of açaí and the sweetness of papaya or mango. Perfect for a quick breakfast or revitalizing snack, this recipe is easy to make and packed with vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit and Base
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup unsweetened açaí purée or 1 tsp açaí powder
- 1/4 cup papaya or mango chunks
- 1/4 avocado
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut water
- Juice of 1/2 lime
Seeds and Spices
- 1 tbsp chia seeds (soaked in 2 tbsp water for 10 mins)
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Sweetener (Optional)
- 1/2 tsp raw honey or stevia
Instructions
- Prepare the chia seeds: Soak 1 tablespoon of chia seeds in 2 tablespoons of water for about 10 minutes until they form a gel-like consistency, which helps improve texture and digestibility.
- Combine ingredients: In a blender, add the soaked chia seeds along with 1/2 frozen banana, 1/2 cup unsweetened açaí purée (or 1 teaspoon açaí powder), 1/4 cup papaya or mango chunks, 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 avocado, 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or coconut water), and the juice of 1/2 lime.
- Blend until smooth: Blend all the ingredients on high speed until the mixture is creamy and smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Add more almond milk or coconut water if a thinner consistency is desired.
- Adjust sweetness: Taste the smoothie and add 1/2 teaspoon of raw honey or stevia if additional sweetness is preferred. Blend briefly to combine.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass and optionally top with extra chia seeds or coconut flakes for added texture and flavor. Serve immediately for the freshest taste.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use stevia instead of raw honey.
- Frozen banana helps create a creamier texture and keeps the smoothie cold.
- Soaking chia seeds improves their digestibility and provides a better smoothie texture.
- You can substitute almond milk with coconut water to lighten the smoothie and add a tropical flavor.
- Adding avocado boosts the healthy fat content, promoting satiety and creaminess.
- This recipe can be doubled or tripled for multiple servings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Brazilian
