Hmmn I need to try finding these acai packets of which you speak. I love using superfood things in smoothies.
This reminded me of one I made using yams and Black Strap Mollasses, with frozen bananas. It was also ugly, and not quite what I expected. But very good and addictive as long as you don't let the BSM overpower it.
Welcome back to Texas! I'm cold and confused about it, heh.