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!
PrintAutumn 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!
Kari Peters says
This looks like the perfect acai bowl, I love the combination of figs and pomegranates!
Annie says
I just decided I don’t eat enough pomegranate seeds…love them! Thank you, dear!
Dad says
Annie,
Good teachers seize those teachable moments. “Cows in New York!?” …Who knew? Now, thanks to you, many of your readers, dispelling a common mispercetion, understand that New York’s boundaries extend way beyond Manhatten. On behalf of upstaters everywhere, I thank you!
Love you,
Dad
Annie says
Exactly! Though there are a few ladies in our family who wouldn’t mind for NYS to be ‘all broadway’… We are more than that! Thanks, Dad! Love you 🙂
traci | vanilla and bean says
What a gorgeous bowl to kick start the day! Love all those berries and vibrant ingredients! Thank you for this my dear!!
Annie says
I learn from you, every day, how using vibrant fresh organic ingredients are the best way to begin each and every day!
Manali @ CookWithManali says
perfect bowl to start your day! love the colors Annie! I love greek yogurt too!
Annie says
Thanks, Manali! 🙂