Best Acai Bowl Recipe

5 from 4 votes

This acai bowl recipe is thick, creamy and loaded with berries, banana and acai. Learn how to make a homemade acai bowl in 5 minutes with 7 simple ingredients and your favorite toppings

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Breakfast, brunch, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: Servings

Author: Laura

Cost: $5

Equipment

Ingredients

10 ounces mixed berries (frozen, about 2 ½ cups))
100 grams acai puree (frozen, unsweetened, about ½ cup)
1 banana (frozen)
2 Tablespoons almond milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon acai powder
1-2 Tablespoons honey (to taste)

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Instructions

Place ingredients in the order listed in the container of a Vitamix blender (or another high-powered blender).
Blend, starting on low and increasing to high, using the tamper to vigorously press the ingredients down into the blades.
During blending, pause, turn off the blender, use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the container and push the ingredients down into the blades.
Secure the lid and continue blending, using the tamper to vigorously press the ingredients down into the blades, until the mixture is smooth and thick. If necessary, add more almond milk 1 Tablespoon at a time, but be careful not to add too much or you’ll end up with a smoothie instead of a thick smoothie bowl.
Pour the acai mixture immediately into 2-4 bows and top with your favorite toppings (see notes for suggestions).

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Notes

Ingredient Substitution Notes

Using frozen ingredients is imperative for a thick smoothie bowl.

Acai puree. Pure, unsweetened acai puree can be tricky to find. I use this this variety and I usually find it at whole foods or natural grocers. If you cannot find the puree, the acai powder adds plenty of flavor and nutrients to make a delicious acai bowl.
Almond milk. Choose any milk, dairy or non-dairy.
Acai powder. I find that the acai powder intensifies the flavor and adds an extra nutrition boost. You can omit it if you can find the frozen puree, you can also use solely powder and still make a delicious acai bowl!
Honey. Maple syrup can be used in place of honey for a vegan variety.

Acai Bowl Toppings

Granola. Make your own healthy homemade granola or peanut butter granola, or buy your favorite store-bought variety!
Nut Butter. Make your own vanilla almond butter, homemade peanut butter or use your favorite store-bought variety/
Fresh fruit. Top your smoothie bowl with your favorite fresh fruit: berries, bananas, etc.
Nuts. Add cashews, sliced almonds, or make some homemade cinnamon sugar pecans and sprinkle some on top.
Seeds. Sunflower seeds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds (or some cinnamon sugar roasted pumpkin seeds), etc.
Flaked coconut. Use an unsweetened variety

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