Açaí Guarana Purée Breakfast Smoothie
Use Purée Acai with Guarana, Frozen, Petruz (1kg) to make this recipe. Açaí guarana purée makes a fruit-led breakfast smoothie with deep berry flavour. Banana, oats and yoghurt give it enough body to be satisfying without hiding the purée behind lots of extra fruit.
At a glance
- Yield: 2
- Preparation: 5 minutes
- Cooking: None
- Chilling or freezing: None
Ingredients
- 200g açaí with guarana purée, thawed and chilled
- 1 ripe banana
- 250ml milk or oat drink
- 100g natural yoghurt
- 30g rolled oats
- 1 tsp honey, optional
- Ice, optional
Method
- Add the chilled purée, banana, milk, yoghurt and oats to a blender.
- Blend for 30 to 45 seconds until completely smooth.
- Taste before adding honey, then blend briefly again if needed.
- Pour into two glasses and serve immediately, over ice if preferred.
Why this recipe works
Oats thicken the smoothie as they hydrate, while yoghurt adds creaminess and a gentle tang. Keeping the other fruit simple leaves the açaí blend recognisable.
Practical tips and variations
- Read the current label before use, especially if you are sensitive to guarana or following specific dietary advice.
- For a thinner drink, add milk in small increments.
- Soak the oats for ten minutes first if your blender is less powerful.
Serving and storage
Best served immediately. If necessary, refrigerate in a sealed bottle for up to one day and shake well before drinking.
Frequently asked questions
Does guarana contain caffeine?
Guarana naturally contains caffeine, but the amount in a finished product varies. Check the current label or supplier information.
Can I make the smoothie dairy-free?
Yes. Use oat drink and a plant-based yoghurt, checking all labels for your needs.
Can I prepare it the night before?
You can refrigerate it, but the oats will continue to thicken the drink.