Pumpkin, cranberry, orange, apple, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg
are just some of the delicious flavors of fall. We don’t often include Aronia
berries in this list, but we should. Harvested in the fall, Aronia berries are tiny
antioxidant powerhouses that we can add to almost every recipe to increase
nutritional density. Even though we usually think of them as summer foods,
smoothies should also be on our list of fall favorites. To transition your
summer smoothies into fall, here are 7 fall-flavored smoothie ideas to inspire
you.
1. Aronia
Pumpkin Spice Smoothie Pumpkin is one of the most iconic fall flavors, and
they are full of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Medjool dates contain
significant amounts of essential minerals and fiber. Combining them with Aronia
berries makes for a delicious powerhouse of a smoothie.
2. Berry
Pomegranate Smoothie This recipe calls for mixed berries and pomegranate
juice, but you can use Frozen Aroniaberries in place of the mixed berries or
substitute ½ teaspoon Aroniaberry Concentrate in ¼ cup water for the
pomegranate juice. Pomegranates provide substantial amounts of vitamins C and K
and other antioxidants. The Aronia berry scores almost four times higher than
the pomegranate on the ORAC scale, which measures a food’s antioxidant power.
If you use frozen Aronia berries and pomegranate juice together, you might want
to add a little honey to sweeten it up.
3. Green Apple
Spinach Smoothie Though this recipe doesn’t call for berries specifically, Frozen Aronia berries or Aroniaberry Concentrate would make a beautiful
addition to the recipe. Spinach in smoothies can taste quite green, so adding
Aronia berries will not only complement the bright flavor of the apples, but it
might also mask some of the spinach flavor so you can eat your veggies and feel
great about it.
4. Pear
Smoothie with Vanilla, Honey, and Lime Zest This recipe calls for kefir
rather than regular yogurt, and combined with the lime zest, it has a bit of
zing to it, though the flavors are still subtle. Add some deep purple Aronia
berries to this smoothie recipe to ramp up the nutritional value and brighten
the taste.
5. Aronia Berry
Smoothie This smoothie recipe contains no dairy or dairy substitute, so it
is light and bright. To make it a bit more fall festive, substitute apple cider
for the juice and sprinkle in some class pumpkin pie spice.
6. Cranberry
Walnut Apple Smoothie For a smoothie with an earthy flavor and an extra
boost of protein, try this recipe. It combines fall fruit flavors with nuts,
spices, and maple syrup to create a delicious and festive beverage. You can
replace cranberries with Aronia berries in almost any recipe to increase the
level of antioxidants.
7. Chocolate
Aronia Smoothie This recipe is almost like dessert with its cocoa powder
and chocolate almond milk. To increase the iron and mineral content, use cacao
powder instead of cocoa powder.
