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Looking for the perfect way to start the day? Well, look no further than this ultimate acai bowl! If you love fruit smoothies, you’ll love this recipe! It is packed full of acai, frozen berries, and bananas and topped with your choice of crunchy or fresh toppings.
Are you looking for a great way to start the day?
Well, this acai bowl recipe is just what you need!
Sweet, delicious frozen fruit mixed with acai puree and non-dairy milk to create the PERFECT smoothie bowl.
I topped my acai bowl with freshly sliced bananas, strawberries, raspberries, and crunchy granola.
This smoothie bowl is cool and refreshing, and the topping ideas are endless! Seriously, top with whatever you have on hand and whatever you love!
I was out of grape nuts when these photos were shot, but if I had them, they would have made a great topper! That’s what I used on my Crunchy Yogurt Cantaloupe Breakfast Bowl.
Ingredients for an acai bowl
- Frozen acai – Frozen acai packet adds the classic acai flavor, but you can use three tablespoons of acai powder if you prefer.
- Frozen bananas – Frozen banana thickens the acai bowls. Please don’t skip it!
- Frozen mixed berries – You can use any frozen fruit you like, but I like using a frozen berry mix. Some other great options are frozen mango, pineapple, peaches, or even cherries.
- Non-dairy milk – Milk helps thin the acai puree so it isn’t too thick. I used non-dairy coconut milk, but you can use dairy milk or fruit juice if you prefer!
- Toppings – So many great options! Everything from granola, flax or chia seeds, fresh fruit, nuts, or even a drizzle of honey.
The best fruit to use
There are so many options for a smoothie bowl, but since this is acai-based, we will start off with frozen acai puree. You can find this at most grocery stores, including Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s.
As a thickener for my smoothie, I like using frozen bananas. Typically, I use very ripe frozen bananas, which I keep in my freezer. My other fruit of choice is a frozen berry mix! It’s a tasty combo of frozen strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
However, you can honestly use whatever fresh fruit you have on hand!
Smoothie Bowl FAQ’s
Storage and leftovers
Here is the thing about smoothie bowls – they don’t store well.
They start melting immediately, so I don’t recommend letting them sit. I like making smaller batches throughout the week versus large ones to last the whole week.
More smoothie recipes
- Looking for a sweet and fruity green smoothie? Try my Tropical Green Smoothie Bowl.
- Craving a tart yet sweet breakfast? Try my Cranberry Smoothie Bowl.
- Want the taste of fall all year round? Try my Apple Pie Smoothie Bowl.
- Not a smoothie but still a great way to start breakfast! Try my Crunchy Yogurt Cantaloupe Breakfast Bowl.
Acai Bowl
Ingredients
For the Bowls
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries
- ½ cup frozen banana slices
- 1 (100 gram) packet frozen acai puree
- 1/2 cup milk, non-dairy or regular
For the Toppings, all optional and to taste
- Chopped fruit – bananas, berries, mango, kiwi, pineapple, etc.
- Granola
- Chia or flax seeds
- Nuts
- Honey
Instructions
- Add the frozen berries, frozen banana, frozen acai, and non-dairy milk to a high-powered blender.
- Start on low speed and gradually work up to high speed, scraping the sides of the blender as needed. The mixture should be thick!
- Blend until the mixture is completely smooth, about 45 seconds.
- Transfer the acai mixture to a bowl and top with your desired toppings.
- Enjoy immediately. Acai bowls do not store well as they will melt as they sit.
Notes
- Frozen acai packet adds the classic acai flavor but you can use 3 tablespoons of acai powder if you prefer.
- Milk helps thin the acai puree so it isn’t too thick. You can use dairy or non-dairy milk, or even orange juice if you prefer!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
