Dessert for breakfast, yes please! This vegan Chocolate Acai Bowl is actually healthy, but you will feel like you are eating an indulgent dessert!
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Sweet chocolate vegan ice cream for breakfast? Yes, please! This Chocolate Acai Bowl makes you feel like you are eating dessert for breakfast.
My go-to breakfast usually consists of a chocolate smoothie with frozen banana, spinach, chocolate Vega One Nutritional Shake, and water. Sometimes I add frozen berries as well.
It has been my go-to breakfast for quite a long time, but now this chocolate acai bowl is giving it some competition.
Another acai bowl is my Acai Berry Bowl.
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What Does Acai Taste Like?
If you have never had acai before, the juice and the puree (the only two forms that I've tried) have a sweet, tart, fruity flavor. I should note that both the juice and the puree have added sugar, so they are probably quite a bit sweeter than fresh acai berries.
You can buy unsweetened puree and powder, but I have yet to try them.
I've read that fresh acai berries taste like a cross between a raspberry and a dark piece of chocolate. The berries are not available in the U.S. because they go rancid quickly due to their high-fat content.
Now I just need to book a vacation to the Amazon rainforest so that I can try the fresh berries! Acai is available in frozen puree, juice, energy drinks, sorbet, and powdered form.
❤️ Why You'll Love It
- It tastes like dessert, but it's quite healthy.
- You can customize it to your liking.
- It's made in about 5 minutes.
🧾 Ingredients
- Acai puree: I buy Acai packets at Costco. You could also use acai powder or acai juice.
- Cacao powder: Adds chocolate flavor. You could also use cocoa powder.
- Soy milk: You can use any plant-based milk.
- Dates: Adds sweetness. You could also use maple syrup, or agave syrup, or leave it out.
- Frozen banana: Adds sweetness and a creamy texture. I like to keep bananas in my freezer for my daily smoothie. Peel them when ripe, and break them in half or slice, then freeze.
To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
📖 Variations / Additions
- Blackberries, raspberries, cherries
- Tropical fruit: pineapple, kiwi, mango
- Seeds: flax seeds, hemp seeds, or pumpkin seeds
- Nuts: walnuts, pecans, or pistachios
- Coconut granola or grain free granola
- Cacao nibs
- Protein powder or an all-in-one shake.
- Probiotic powder
- Matcha green tea powder
- Beet powder
- Other plant-based milk
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🔪 Instructions
Step 1: Add frozen banana, acai purée, cacao powder (or cocoa powder), soy milk, and dates into a high speed blender.
Step 2: Blend until smooth and creamy. Top with your favorite toppings.
💭 Tips
The trick to making a good smoothie bowl is a balance of frozen to liquid. You only need a small amount of liquid to get the consistency you are looking for - which is similar to soft serve ice cream.
Can It Be Kept Overnight in The Freezer?
You could, but I don't recommend it. Smoothie bowls are best made fresh. When you freeze it the texture isn't as creamy.
Other Smoothies and Smoothie Bowl Recipes
If you tried this Chocolate Acai Bowl Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!
I originally posted this recipe on August 20, 2016. I added new photos and text when I republished it.
📋 Recipe
Chocolate Acai Bowl
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 (3.5 ounce) frozen acai puree packet
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder
- ¼ cup unsweetened soy milk
- 2-4 dates pitted and finely chopped
Toppings
- Chocolate chips or cacao nibs
- Coconut chips
- Berries - I used raspberries
- Sliced banana
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients in a NutriBullet or blender.
- Top with chocolate chips, coconut chips, berries, and sliced banana.
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Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Hannah says
I used to work at an açai shop and this is great! I added collagen powder, spinach, and almond butter to the base for extra benefits and depth of flavour. For toppjngs I used strawberry, blueberry, chia, coconut meat, and granola. Will definitely make again!
Anna says
This is my new favorite breakfast! It IS like eating dessert for breakfast, how fun!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Anna!
Christina Carrell says
I might try this for breakfast 🙂
Willow Moon says
I hope you like it!
workingmommagic says
This looks like such a awesome breakfast.. I would feel like it was a dessert which is a big bonus!
Willow Moon says
I eat it both as a breakfast and as a dessert!
Cassandra says
Yum! I love Acai bowls and this one looks so good!
Willow Moon says
Thank you Cassandra!
Chelsea Pearl says
This looks heavenly! Reminds me, I have a few açai packets in the freezer I need to use up soon. This recipe is perfect!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Chelsea, I hope you like it!
Rachel Gault says
Yum! This looks like the perfect breakfast!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Rachel! It's great for breakfast too!
Meghan says
I absolutely love acai bowls! I will definitely try this recipe out. I have been craving acai for days now!
Meghan
Willow Moon says
Thanks Meghan! I know, I could eat them daily! I hope you enjoy it!
Kamara says
I LOVE acai bowls...there's a place near me that does them and I have at least one a week, haha. Yours looks amazing!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Kamara! I just started using acai in my smoothie bowls. I am going to have to check out the smoothie joints close to me and give theirs a try!
Madeline says
So creamy and delicious! Who doesn't want chocolate for breakfast? ; )
Willow Moon says
Thanks Madeline! It's a great way to start the day, that's for sure!