If you’re looking for an easy smoothie bowl to make for breakfast (or any time of the day), this homemade acai bowl is the one for you! It can be customized in so many ways to create the perfect bowl. All you need to make it at home is a blender and your favorite toppings.
With so many different topping ideas, you can make this recipe’s frozen creamy base over and over again, but you can change up the overall flavor by varying what you sprinkle on top. Plus, you can easily make this vegan dish by choosing a non-dairy milk.
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What is Acai?
The acai berry is a sweet superfood native to tropical regions of Central and South America that offers a variety of health benefits, including antioxidants, heart-healthy fats, and is also rich in fiber and prebiotics that aid digestive health.
Acai berries, which can be used as a base for an acai bowl, are usually available in frozen or powdered form.
Where can I buy acai?
Most grocery stores now have Frozen Acai Pack in the frozen fruit section of the store (choose unsweetened, if possible, to reduce added sugar).
You can also buy Powdered acai However, because the portions are more concentrated and dry than a pack of frozen berries, we recommend using another frozen berry as the base of your bowl (such as blueberries) and then adding a tablespoon of acai powder on top.
Ingredients for Acai Bowl:
Acai Frozen Berries packet: These packets They usually come in 100 gram packs and you can use one per smoothie bowl.
Frozen bananas: You can buy a bag of frozen bananas or slice up some ripe bananas yourself and store them in the freezer until ready to use (slicing them before freezing makes them easier to blend later).
Dairy or non-dairy milk: You can make the bowl vegan by using non-dairy milk, so choose the milk that works best for you.
FAQ
Are acai bowls healthy?
Acai bowls are high in natural sugars, which means they’re on the higher end of the calorie spectrum. However, when you consider the health benefits of the acai berry itself, adding other healthy toppings or healthy fats like nut butter or chia seeds to your bowl makes it a well-rounded choice overall.
How do I make an acai bowl using acai powder?
Instead of a 100 gram pack of frozen acai berries, use 1 cup of frozen blueberries and the recommended serving size of 1 scoop. Powdered acai.
How to make an acai bowl:
Add the acai packet, frozen banana, and your milk of choice to a high-speed blender.
Blend until smooth and pour or scoop into bowl with a spatula.
Serve with your favorite toppings.
Want to add more protein to your acai bowl? To add more protein to your breakfast, try adding some nut butter or yogurt to your blender.
Acai Bowl Topping Ideas:
There are many delicious toppings you can use on your acai bowl.
- Coconut flakes
- Granola (try this homemade or grain-free granola recipe)
- Sliced banana
- Orange or clementine
- Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries
- mango
- Cacao nibs or mini chocolate chips
- Cannabis seeds
- Chia seeds
- Flax seeds
- Sprinkle with peanut or almond butter (just add a little warm water until thin enough to sprinkle)
- Honey
Acai Bowl Tips:
- The riper the bananas, the sweeter the bowl will be!
- To make it easier to blend, try crushing the acai bag before adding it to the blender.
- To make the bowl creamier, add yogurt as well as milk.
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Instructions
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Add the frozen acai packets, banana, and milk to a high-speed blender.
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Blend until smooth.
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Pour into bowls or stir with a spatula and add your desired toppings.
Note
Acai Bowl Tips:
- The riper the bananas, the sweeter the bowl will be!
- To make it easier to blend, try crushing the acai bag before adding it to the blender.
- To make the bowl creamier, add yogurt as well as milk.
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Note: Nutrition is automatically calculated using Spoonacular for your convenience. We encourage you to use your own nutrition calculator if desired.