We are packing a punch, literally, with a snack that’ll keep you in excellent fightin’ form after you hit the gym for your daily workout.
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written on behalf of the ADADC. The opinions and text are all mine.
I’m partnering with the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council to highlight the benefits of dairy as it pertains to sports nutrition, exercise and a healthy diet.
Did you know New York is ranked 4th nationally in dairy farming, with more than 5,000 dairy farms in the state? Whoa – that’s a lot of cows.
Did you also know that it’s ranked 1st for production of yogurt? No wonder it’s our official state snack.
Today, I have the pleasure of sharing a video from the Acres + Avenue video series called Boxing Coach. In this episode, host Jax takes Dana Chubb, a certified boxing champion to spend a day on the farm with Abbey Copenhaver, a registered dietitian and dairy farmer. Jax then brings Abbey to Rochester to spend a day at the boxing ring.
This series, produced by Dairy Management Inc., brings rural dairy farmers and young urbanites together to not only illustrate how the dairy products they love get from farm to table but also to celebrate the shared passions that unite them.
How cool is that?
By walking a mile in each other’s shoes or Mucks or boxing togs…each learns a little about the other and the interests they share.
Interests like Greek yogurt, for example…
With Greek yogurt having twice the amount of protein as most regular yogurts, it seemed a perfect choice for my Autumn Acai Bowl. We want to get protein in our muscles as quickly as we can for recovery, making this smoothie bowl a perfect post workout meal.
This combination of dairy and seasonal fresh fruit will help meet the body’s need for energy. I am all about it.
Can’t you just imagine this colorful bowl of cold fresh and bright goodness waiting for you at the end of a strenuous workout?
Oh yeahh!
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Autumn Acai Bowl with Greek Yogurt, Figs and Pomegranate
- Category: Breakfast
Ingredients
- Autumn Acai Smoothie Bowl
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 frozen Acai packet
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup frozen blackberries
- Toppings
- Sliced banana
- fresh figs cut in quarters
- pomegranate seeds
- raspberries
- blackberries
- Chia seeds
Instructions
- Using a blender or food processor, blend the Greek yogurt, acai puree, frozen banana and frozen blackberries until smooth.
- Finish by topping with desired toppings.
And we’re not finished yet…
So, it’s not enough that the ADADC spreads joy and information through the work they do everyday through their Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram – they’re also going to host a Twitter Party that you’re all invited to! Please join me and other NYS bloggers on the evening of Wednesday, November 4th from 9:00-10:00 pm EST, for a Pack a #DairyPunch Twitter party. We’ll chat about healthy eating and fitness tips and screen the newly released video and chat with the New York dairy farmers featured in it. #DairyGood
There’s still more…
Check out these fabulous recipes from other NYS bloggers…
Apple Butter Granola Yogurt Parfaits, by Healthy Delicious
Pumpkin Chocolate Chia Pudding, By Running to the Kitchen
Peanut Butter Pumpkin Greek Yogurt Dip, by Wishes and Dishes
Banana Bread Smoothie, by Emily Bites
Apple Pie Yogurt Parfait, by Mother Thyme
These are some good times! #DairyGood times!
Buon Appetito!
Yum! Love the quantity and variety of berries! Such a healthy way to start the day. 🙂
The more berries the better I say! Thanks, dear! 🙂
This looks so fresh, delicious and healthy! I just love all the flavors, this would keep me happy for hours.
That is music to my ear. Thanks, friend!
This bowl looks so yummy and almost too beautiful to eat! I love the idea of adding figs as a topping, like natures candy!
I love that…nature’s candy! Most definitely! Thank you, my friend!
I love Greek yogurt and eat it every day, so I can’t wait to try this. I feel healthier just looking at it. 🙂
The health benefits are astounding! Thanks, my dear!
Wow! I never knew you had so many cows up there in NY and I definitely didn’t know that yogurt is your state snack! This autumn acai bowl is so colorful and pretty I want to dive right in!
Yeah…there’s a lot going on up here, my friend! Thank you! 🙂
I want to box. It would be the best stress-buster, and I hear it builds killer delts. 🙂
This looks like a great breakfast! We are becoming a very yogurt nation. That can’t be bad!
Not bad at all! The more yogurt I eat, the more I ‘must’ have it! Especially when it’s filled with awesome add-ins! I want to box too! For all the reasons! Thanks, friend! 🙂
Annie, this looks like such a beautiful and delicious way to start your day! This would be perfect after my yoga class to keep that healthy and refreshed feeling going!
Oh yes – this is a perfect post-yoga treat. Thanks, friend! 🙂
This looks so healthy and yum!! I love your addition of figs :). Pinned!
Love when the figs are sweet like right about now…Thanks, my friend!
I love greek yogurt and it’s so great for breakfast because of all that extra protein! Your acai bowls are beautiful and great write-up for the ADADC!
Thank you for your kind words, my dear! I appreciate that! 🙂
Boy oh boy, do I need an autumn acai bowl in my life right now. I could eat one of these a every day of my life! Love snacking on healthy greek yogurt with fruit and your recipe is the perfect yummy combo.
I love how very very flavorful it is! Thanks, friend!
This was really cool, Annie. Cheers!
Thanks, friend! See you Friday! 🙂
What a great way to start the morning, Annie. A protein packed acai bowl is my kind of breakfast. Love how pretty the colors are and the fruit topping!
Thank you, friend! This really is an ideal breakfast, lunch and anytime snack! 🙂
I had NO idea NY had so many Dairy farms… I would have expected, like North Dakota or a mid-west state. Thanks for the fun fact of the day! 🙂 Very cool video, and I share the interest of Greek yogurt too! Especially when it comes is an absolutely beautiful and delicious bowl like this one! This autumn acai bowl not only looks gorgeous, but I love that it is packed with some serious (and healthy) scrumptiousness! I could honestly eat this for breakfast and lunch! Pinned! Cheers, pretty lady! XO
Hahaha! Oh yes…we are farm country! Once you get outside NYC! Who doesn’t love pretty food? And its health benefits make it all the prettier. Thanks, dear! 🙂
This acai bowl looks delicious! I’m such a fan of fresh and clean meals like this one 🙂
It really hits the spot! Thanks, dear!
Oh beauty, I could dive right into this bowl and eat my way out…
Very easy to do my friend! Thanks, dear!
These bowls look amazing! This is all I need right now! Love the freshness. Pinning 🙂
Awh! Thanks for your sweetness and for the pin, my friend!
Oh this is just what I need to get my morning started out with, Annie! I love the colors in here! And such a great idea to add in figs. Sounds just perfect!
Thanks, Gayle! I’m with you on the colors! Perfect way to start the day or end a workout! 🙂