Acai Berry Smoothie Bowl (Printable Version)

Antioxidant-rich acai bowl with fruits, seeds, and granola for a nutritious breakfast in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Smoothie Base

01 - 2 packets (7 oz) frozen unsweetened acai puree or 2 tablespoons acai powder plus extra 1/2 banana
02 - 1 medium ripe banana, sliced and frozen
03 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or other milk of choice
04 - 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries such as blueberries, strawberries, or blackberries
05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, optional, adjust to taste

→ Toppings

06 - 1/2 banana, sliced
07 - 1/4 cup fresh berries such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries
08 - 2 tablespoons granola, use gluten-free if needed
09 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
10 - 1 tablespoon toasted coconut flakes
11 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
12 - 1 tablespoon almond butter or peanut butter, optional

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place the frozen acai puree or powder, frozen banana, almond milk, frozen mixed berries, and honey or maple syrup into a high-powered blender container.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and thickened, approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Stop to scrape down the sides as needed. The mixture should have a thicker consistency than a regular smoothie, similar to soft-serve ice cream.
03 - Divide the smoothie mixture evenly between two bowls, using a spoon to spread and smooth the surface.
04 - Arrange sliced banana, fresh berries, granola, chia seeds, coconut flakes, and seeds over each bowl in an attractive pattern. Add nut butter if desired.
05 - Enjoy the smoothie bowl right away with a spoon before it begins to melt and lose its thick texture.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • The perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and naturally sweet that wakes up your taste buds instantly
  • Customizable toppings mean you never have to eat the same bowl twice
02 -
  • Acai puree melts faster than ice cream, so work quickly once it is blended and resist the temptation to prep toppings in advance
  • A high powered blender really matters here. Frozen acai can be stubborn and you want a completely smooth base without chunks.
03 -
  • If you can only find acai powder, add an extra half banana and reduce the milk by a tablespoon to compensate for the missing puree texture
  • Serve your bowls in chilled bowls to keep the base thick longer
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