Category: Healthy Ingredients
How to make life easier with stunning smoothie recipes straight from your pantry
Although a smoothie made in a blender is a beautiful thing, there are times when you really need your smoothie recipes to be more grab and go. With a wide range of powders beyond the protein variety now available, it is perfectly possible to make all kinds of smoothies straight in the shaker or glass.
Let us talk you through the process so that you can create your own no blend smoothie recipes at home.
Step by step smoothie recipes straight from your pantry
When creating blender smoothie recipes you make a series of decisions. When making smoothies without a blender you follow this same procedure yet think a little more carefully about how those ingredients will blend together by stirring of shaking. Consider what you want from your smoothie; do you want a refreshing fruity drink or something creamy and full of protein? Many superfood powders such as maca or hemp have quite strong flavours that blend best in sweet creamy concoctions, whilst fruit powders and berries such as acai or goji are well suited to the less creamy sharper end of the spectrum.
Step 1 – Choose your liquid
Depending on the overall result you want to achieve, there are so many options available to you. On the heavier milky side, you have the obvious choice between dairy or non-dairy. Non dairy milks tend to have a thicker texture so will affect the end consistency of your smoothie recipes. Coconut milk out of the can is the creamiest thickest option, and the full coconut flavour it brings can be quite decadent. You could also consider kefir, or just plain old yoghurt thinned down with milk or water.
On the non-creamy side think kombucha, cold teas, or fruit juice. Or even just water.
Here, we chose dairy cow milk.
Step 2 – Choose your fruit or vegetable powders
Again, you will have some idea of where you are going based on those original decisions. Because here we have taken the creamy route, we chose banana powder. There is absolutely nothing to stop you mixing any fruit or vegetable powder with a creamy liquid of course. Vegetable powders would go particularly well with yoghurt or kefir for example. And berries go beautifully with coconut milk. Mmm peaches and cream…
Step 3 – Choose your superfoods
Not that fruits and vegetables aren’t the original superfoods, but we are talking about all those little extras now available to us. Some superfood powders need a milky creamy base to taste their best. Maca, for instance, can be overpowering, but in a thick creamy banana shake it lends a hint of malty goodness. Hemp has a distinct flavour that can be almost grassy. Cacao goes with most things, but sits particularly well in creamier concoctions. Goji powder and acai powder are deeply fruity and acidic, so go particularly well with fruit juices, teas and kombucha. Don’t forget that making great smoothie recipes is all about flavour. Chugging something down just because it is good for is not the aim here at all. So, superfood powders. We chose cacao, maca, and hemp to go with our banana and milk.
Step 4 – Choose any sweeteners and additional flavours
You may need to sweeten your smoothie to suit personal taste or simply to bring the best out in all the flavours. Maybe you want a specific flavour like mint, or rosewater. Maybe you want to bring in a bit of texture with a nut butter. Keep sweetener to a minimum to hold on to nutrient value and keep excess calories to a minimum, and choose all natural extracts.
Here we added a teaspoon of date syrup for sweetness, and a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Step 5 – shake or stir
That’s it. Shake or stir it all together until well blended.
Pour over ice. You could pour it through a strainer to get rid of any small lumps of powder that did not so mix so well.
Add a garnish if you wish. Here we added a boost with cacao nibs and bee pollen. A bit of texture and some extra nutritional benefit.
We hope you learned from this post how easy it can be to think a little differently and make some fantastic smoothie recipes without the mess or fuss of a blender.
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Keep these top ten awesome acai bowl ingredients in your pantry. Ready, set…go!
The acai bowl, aka smoothie bowl or granola bowl, is one nutritional trend that just will not go away. Like a well cut bob, or a Chanel suit, the acai bowl has turned from one time trend into enduring classic, which is hardly a surprise when not only does it come with amazing nutritional credentials, but looks and tastes fabulous too. The best dressed acai bowls are carefully balanced creations, with one or two well chosen flavours, a pop of texture, and a daily dose of superfoods. With a cupboard full of acai bowl ingredients, you can mix and match to your heart’s content with some super beneficial foods that won’t go out of season.
Here’s our top ten picks of awesome acai bowl ingredients.
Our number one pick of acai bowl ingredients, the clue is in the name. The original smoothie bowl focused on acai for its slew of nutritional benefits, and quite possibly for its beautiful deep purple colour. A small, dark blue/purple berry with a delicate flavour, acai pairs well with the creamy tastes and textures of banana, nuts or milk (dairy and non-dairy) and also goes well with cacao. Acai powder adds easily to base ingredients such as blended banana, yoghurt, or porridge, to form the base of your acai bowl.
Nutritionally, acai has high levels of antioxidants, known for their anti-ageing properties. Rich in minerals, vitamins, amino acids and monounsaturated fats, acai is an excellent source of essential fatty acids omega -3, -6, and -9.
Recommended serving size is 1 tablespoon.
2. Cacao nibs
We reckon that in the search for acai bowl ingredients, cacao is right up there. The natural raw form of chocolate, cacao is a major superfood. If you are not a fan of bitter or dark chocolate, cacao may in fact surprise you with its nuanced flavours and creamy depths. Like many superfoods, cacao pairs well with flavours and textures at the creamy end of the spectrum but is also good friends with berries. Scatter cacao nibs over your acai bowl for the ultimate crunchy topping, or stir cacao powder into your base. Or do both. We won’t tell.
Nutritionally, cacao is rich in calcium, iron and magnesium, with double the antioxidant power of acai. Oh and it makes you feel good, due to increased serotonin levels in the brain. And gives you energy, as a mild stimulant. Yay for cacao.
Go for 2 tablespoons of cacao nibs.
3. Maca powder
When it comes to acai bowl ingredients, maca powder is pretty cool. Maca is a root related to mustard, usually sold in it’s powdered form. With it’s malty, earthy flavour maca powder is best with creamy sweet flavours . It is however totally unique nutritionally, so well worth finding ways to incorporate into your daily routine; it mixes well with porridge or frozen banana as your acai bowl base.
Nutritionally, maca is an adaptogen, balancing hormones and managing stress. Stress busting and energising, maca is bursting with essential minerals, vitamins and amino acids. Full of plant sterols, maca offers immune support.
Recommended serving 1 tablespoon.
4. Hemp seeds
So, we reach number four in our top ten of awesome acai bowl ingredients which brings us to hemp seed, another powerful little plant. Small, golden seeds with a centre packed with the green goodness of chlorophyll, hemp is often sold in powder form. Again, hemp works best with other creamy elements, lending a creamy element all of its own. Scatter hemp seeds over your acai bowl for a protein packed crunch, or stir hemp powder into the base.
A complete source of all eight essential amino acids, hemp can also help to balance hormones because of the concentration of gamma-linoleic acid (GLA). A rich source of essential fatty acids, hemp is also packed full of vitamins and minerals.
Serving size is 3 tablespoons for hemp seed, 2 tablespoons for hemp powder.
5. Chia seeds
In at number five are chia seeds. We love chia seeds because not only are they full of fantastic fibre, but they have magical gelling properties too. Like tiny little crunchy tapioca balls they thicken the most stubborn of smoothies into something altogether pudding like. Mixed with yoghurt and acai powder, for instance, they make the perfect acai bowl base. Scattered across the top, they add irresistible crunchy fibre goodness. Chia seed has little flavour of its own so they match well with any ingredients without creating odd or jarring flavours.
On a nutrition level, chia seeds are an excellent food for weight loss and keeping those energy levels sustained. Bursting with fibre, antioxidants and healthy fats, chia seeds are a true superfood.
Recommended serving is 2 tablespoons.
6. Goji berry powder
Goji berries are another excellent acai bowl ingredient with a bright fruity flavour that will lift the dullest of ingredients. An orangey red berry usually found dried whole, or as a powder, goji berries also have a unique nutrient profile. Mix the powder into your acai bowl base, or sprinkle a handful over the top for a slightly chewy texture addition.
Nutritionally, goji berries are rich with vitamins and minerals that can support the immune system, fight against sight loss, and even aid memory.
Serving size 3 tablespoons.
7. LSA mix
LSA mix is a crushed blend of flaxseed, almonds and sunflower seeds. Stirred into your acai bowl base it can add bulk and flavour, as well as nutrient density. Sprinkled over the top, it has a coarse yet soft enough texture to be moreish not powdery. Pleasingly nutty, LSA mix brings all the nutritional benefits of its 3 components. The flavours complement rather than overpower so use it liberally wherever feels best.
Although almonds and sunflower seeds have a host of healthy benefits, the real superfood star here is the flaxseed. A powerful source of essential fatty acids, and full of Vitamin E for stunning skin, flaxseed can also aid hormonal balance. Perfect for PMS. Did we mention the fibre? Yeap. Full of fibre. Bring it on.
Aim for a daily serving of 2 tablespoons.
8. Bee pollen
Bee pollen. The perfect acai bowl ingredient. These semi-crunchy little bits of yellow goodness elevate the simplest of acai bowls into something heavenly. Rich, sweet and floral, bee pollen kind of bursts in the mouth with honey like goodness. Scatter over the top of your simple acai bowls, keeping the overall theme simple. Let the bee pollen be the star. Super pretty too.
Nutritionally, bee pollen is packed with active substances. A nutrient dense delight, filled with antioxidant compounds, amino acids and essential fatty acids.
Sprinkle a teaspoon over your acai bowls and smoothies.
9. Pepitas
Finding the perfect acai bowl ingredients is not all about the superfoods. Not that pepitas, or pumpkin seeds, aren’t good for you. But they made the list for their indispensable nutty crunch. And every acai bowl needs a bit of crunch.
10. Coconut flakes
And then there’s coconut. Kinda soft. But kinda chewy. Like lovely white clouds floating across your acai bowl. Just dreamy. Creamy coconutty comforting flavour. Goes well with everything. Elevates fruit. Loves cacao.
And that’s it. Ten must have acai bowl ingredients for your pantry.
Don’t forget, you can buy acai for smoothies and more from our friendly bulk food store…
Organic Cacao Nibs an Ideal Wholefood Topping
Organic Cacao Nibs by Boost Nutrients is amoung ideal organic wholefood ingredients & toppings for an acai bowl or granola bowl and nutritious breakfast smoothies. The only ingredients of organic cacao nibs organic are of course organic cocao beans. Cacao Nibs are tiny chunks of crushed cacao beans which contain a chocolaty as well as slightly bitter flavour. These cacao beans are a natural plant food produced from beans of the cacao tree. Our Organic Cacao Nibs contain 300 photochemical, flavonoids as well as 4 times the antioxidants of dark chocolate. Cacao nibs are regarded as the greatest source of antioxidants of natural plant products. Great foods to boost your immune system
Antioxidants are helpful for preventing age symptoms as well as assisting with several kinds of disease. Raw cacao is also good for the central nervous system; hence, the professionals of health suggest having raw cacao every day. Raw cacao nibs are gluten-free.
Boost Nutrient brand Organic Cacao Nibs are packed in resealable bags. We always suggest keeping all unopened packs in a cool and dry place. Never keep the bags open as it may get moisture.
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Organic Acai Powder – A Magnificent Concentrated Natural Food Supplement
Organic Acai Powder by Amazon Power, available from Boost Nutrients is 100% pure acai fruit freeze dried. Organic Acai Powder truely is a magnificent concentrated natural food supplement. The perfect way to boost your nutrients with an easy healthy breakfast.
It is termed as an antioxidant power house and it contains no preservatives. Amazon’s Organic Acai Powder is ideal for a home made acai bowl or granola bowl topping and for smoothies and juices.
This Organic Acai Powder 250g is a magnificent concentrated natural food supplement. Our high quality Organic Acai Powder helps to develop immune system of individuals and will increase your energy. It is rich in protein, fiber, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins.
Opera Foods delivers Organic Acai Powder to Consumers Direct and to retailers in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne overnight along with our Boost Nutrient brand products. Boost Nutrients also provides consumers directly from our online store.
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Sunflower Kernels for Healthy Acai Bowls and Nutritious Breakfast Smoothies
Boost Nutrients distribute healthy fruit and vegetable powders, acai bowl toppings and smoothie ingredients. Our Sunflower Kernels are one of the key ingredients for healthy nutrients and meal additives and toppings.
Crunchy Sunflower Kernels are an ideal for a healthy acai bowl, granola bowl toppings and can even be blended into a nutritious breakfast smoothie. Sunflower Kernels are rich in protein, fiber, minerals and Vitamin E. Sunflower seeds possess a mild and nutty flavour with a tender texture. They can also be lightly roasted to increase the flavor, yet are still tasty eaten raw.
Sunflower Kernels are a natural gluten-free vegan food that is good for nutrition.
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Natural Goji Berry Powder Riches in Fiber and Protein
Boost Nutrients produce great ingredients for smoothie, acai bowl toppings, fruit and vegetable powder and natural goji berry powder is very popular among those that taste superior and fine foods.
Boost Nutrients, a division of Opera Foods are health ingredient distributors of Australia. They provide products for gourmet grocery as well as organic food in Sydney, Brisbane as well as Newcastle. With the help of natural goji berry powder, healthy smoothies can be made for breakfast and also it can be used for toppings for acai bowl or granola bowl.
Goji berries have been utilized as a kind of medicine herb in China for many decades. It is usually given with tea and many others in China. The Chinese medicine was believed on perceived results without any scientific analysis as well as information. According to the researches of modern science, goji berries possess distinctive level of respective anti-oxidants namely Lycium barbarum polysaccharides that help to increase an immune system of an individual.
Goji berries are rich in protein and moreover these super berries contain significant amount of amino acids that is higher than other berries.
Natural goji berry powder is rich in protein, fats, carbohydrates, sugars, sodium that aids to prevent against illness. It is also gluten free as well as allergen free. Natural Goji berry powder contains certain health benefits including improves healthy skin, lowers blood sugar, and reduces anxiety.
Organic Pepitas a Fresh Natural Super Food Helps Digestion and Boosts Nutrition
Boost Nutrients produce great smoothie ingredients, vegetable powders, fruit powders; toppings for acai bowl. Our organic pepitas are very much popular among them. They taste superior and fine and are easy to sprinkle on meal with a great boost to nutrition.
Organically grown Pepitas are rich in vitamins, fiber, antioxidants and minerals that helps to strengthen your immune system and so prevent illness. It is considered as a perfect superfood topping for smoothies and acai bowl.
It is generally utilized for nutritious breakfast smoothie as well as acai bowl ingredients. Organic Pepitas can be sprinkled on acai bowl, salads, smoothies, oatmeal, cereal, chicken as well as vegetable platters. It is also great for stews and soups and it adds a superior consistency in cookies, puddings and several other desserts. Buy Organic Pepitas online now.
Organic Coconut Chips Stabilizes Blood Sugar as Well as Cholesterol Levels
Organic Coconut Chips is another prime acai bowl ingredient product of a Boost Nutrients brand. Boost nutrients are organic food and ingredient distributors and suppliers to Australian retailers and groceries. Opera Foods are the parent company of Boost Nutrients.
Shaved Organic Coconut Chips contain protein, fats, carbohydrates, sugars, sodium all natural wholefood goodness that helps our immune system to resist against illness.
Organic Coconut Chips an ideal ingredient
Organic coconut is an ideal food for morning breakfast and snacks that can be taken with muesli or granola, moreover, it can be used for the purpose of baking as well as desserts and sometimes as a garnishing for an exotic dishes.
The highly nutritious acai bowl, as well as smoothies, can be topped with the help of Organic Coconut Chips. Organic Coconut Chips are rich in zinc and other minerals that help to advocate the natural defense system of an individual. It aids to control blood sugar as well as cholesterol level of an individual.
Vegan Vitality and Immune Power with Organic Beetroot Powder
Organic beetroot powder is a vegetable powder product of the Boost Nutrients brand. Boost nutrients are the distributors of respected superior quality food powders to retailers as well as cafes.
Boost Nutrients is conducted and owned by an Australian Family Food Business Opera Foods. Organic beetroot vegetable powder is basically allergen-free as well as gluten-free. Healthy and nutritious smoothies can be produced with the help of organic beetroot powder.
Healthy smoothies can be regarded as a healthy breakfast as it contains protein, carbohydrates, sugars, sodium. It contains high nutrient retention owing to the unique process of drying technology. It is produced from the natural pulp of organic beetroot. It helps to increase immune power as well as the vitality of an individual. Its another vegan food ingredient for vitality.
Our 500g bag is pictured and also available in 100g pouch for consumer direct orders.
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Spinach Vegetable Powder Prevents Oxidative Stress and Blood Pressure
Boost Nutrients produce multi-varied items such as vegetable powder, fruit powder and several kinds of smoothie recipes. Boost Nutrients is basically an Aussie brand which consumes mainly garden-fresh raw ingredients, from Australia where possible, and it also consumes high-quality ingredients from respective overseas suppliers. The main goal of Boost Nutrients is to provide healthy energy drinks and meal toppings and to ease the respective process of producing smoothies.
Spinach vegetable powder is one of the vegetable powders that help to prevent blood pressure, cancer, and several other severe diseases. Spinach vegetable powder is rich in phytonutrients, antioxidants, flavonoids as well as carotenoids. It is produced by the process of drying whole spinach leaf pulp. Spinach powder is green in color and it has a mild flavor of spinach. Using this powder, people can make smoothies and juices of spinach. Moreover, it can be used in soups, salad dressings as well as savory dishes.