Acai Berry Bowl

This Acai Berry Bowl feels like you're eating dessert, but it's really healthy! Made in 5 minutes, it is perfect for busy mornings! 

What Does Acai Taste Like?

If you have never tried açaí (ah-sah-EE) before, it is sweet and tart, kind of like raspberries. It contains antioxidants, fiber and heart-healthy fats.

It comes in a few forms: frozen purée, juice, and powdered. You won't ever see fresh acai berries at a grocery store in the U.S. because they are high in fat and go rancid quickly.

Where Can I Buy Acai?

You can buy acai packets in the freezer section of most grocery stores or order it online. Acai powder can be found in the powdered superfood area of your grocery store.

I buy frozen acai packets at my local Costco. I've also seen it at Target.

You can buy freshly made acai bowls at your local juice bar or acai joint, and premade frozen acai bowls in the freezer section of some grocery stores.

I think it's worth the 5 minutes it takes to make your own homemade acai bowl at home. You can customize it to your tastebuds and nutritional needs.

🧾 Ingredients

This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

• Acai: I used a frozen pureed acai packet. You could also use acai powder.
• Frozen banana: Adds a creamy consistency.
• Strawberries and blueberries: You could use fresh or frozen berries. As long as the majority of the fruit is frozen, it is okay to use some fresh.
• Soy milk: I like soy milk for the flavor and added protein. You could use almond milk, oat milk or any non-dairy milk you like. You could also use juice. You only need a small amount of liquid because you want a thick consistency.
• Maple syrup: Adds a sweet maple flavor. You can also use dates, agave syrup or your favorite sweetener, or leave it out.
• Toppings: I used sliced banana, strawberries, blueberries, chopped walnuts, and shredded coconut. Use your favorite toppings.

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🔪 Instructions

1. Blend frozen banana, acai purée, fresh or frozen strawberries, fresh or frozen blueberries, soy milk, and maple syrup in a Nutribullet or high speed blender.
2. Pour mixture into a bowl and top with your favorite toppings.

❄️ Can I Freeze It?

You could, but I don't recommend it. Smoothie bowls are best made fresh. When you freeze it the texture isn't as creamy.

📖 Variations / Additions

• Berries: blackberries, raspberries, cherries
• Tropical fruit: pineapple, kiwi, mango, dragon fruit or other fresh fruit
• Seeds: flax seeds, hemp seeds, or pumpkin seeds
• Nuts: almonds, pecans, or pistachios
• Granola: Coconut Granola or Grain Free Granola
• Chocolate: chocolate chips, dark chocolate baking chunks, cacao nibs, or cacao powder for a Cacao Acai Bowl
• Nut butter: peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter
• Protein powder or an all-in-one shake.
• Spinach, kale or other greens
• Green powder
• Probiotic powder
• Superfood powder: matcha green tea powder, beet powder, mushroom powder, turmeric
• Other plant based milk
• Juice: apple juice, orange juice or your favorite juice

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This is the Nutribullet that I have. It's perfect for making smoothie bowls.

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Acai Berry Bowl

This Acai Berry Bowl feels like you're eating dessert, but it's really healthy! Made in 5 minutes, it is perfect for busy mornings! 

Course Breakfast

Cuisine vegan, gluten free

Keyword acai berry bowl, acai smoothie bowl, vegan smoothie bowl

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 1

Calories 252kcal

Author Willow Moon

Ingredients

• 1 frozen banana
• 1 (3.5 ounce) frozen acai puree packet
• 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
• ½ cup frozen blueberries
• ¼ cup unsweetened soy milk
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup

Toppings

• Sliced banana
• Sliced strawberries
• Blueberries
• Finely shredded coconut
• Chopped walnuts

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Instructions

• Blend all ingredients in a Nutribullet or blender. Top with sliced banana, sliced strawberries, blueberries, coconut flakes, and chopped walnuts.

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 804mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 102mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 1mg

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