Acai Bowls are a purple berry bowl of goodness and natural sweetness. This breakfast bowl is satisfying, creamy, and easy to customize.
These creamy berry bowls are like a Yogurt Parfait and a Strawberry Smoothie combined. Instead of strawberries, it’s made with nutrient-packed acai berries for the ultimate healthy Breakfast bowl.
Sabrina’s Acai Bowl Recipe
One of the great things about making Acai Bowls at home is the flexibility and accessibility of ingredients. Frozen acai puree can be found in most health food stores. Furthermore, fresh fruit and granola can be easily found at your local grocery store. While this is a quick and easy way to start your day off right, it can also make a tasty dessert too. Turn it into a thick milkshake with a scoop or two of Vanilla Ice Cream and a splash of milk. I’ve included my favorite vanilla granola recipe below so you can make this whole thing from scratch if you desire!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces frozen acai puree
- 1 ripe banana , some slices reserved for garnish
- 1/2 cup blueberries , reserve 10 for garnish
- 1/2 cup strawberries , reserve a few for garnish
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 cup granola
Instructions
- Add acai, banana, blueberries, strawberries and honey to a high speed blender.
- If it gets stuck add ¼ cup water.
- Spoon mixture into your bowl and top with the remaining berries, granola and additional banana slices.
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Chef’s Note
An Acai Bowl should be thicker than a smoothie, so I find the liquid from the berries and the creamy bananas blend into the perfect consistency. If the acai mixture seems especially thick, or you just prefer a slightly thinner texture, you can add a little milk or fruit juice. However, I recommend adding liquid just a tablespoon at a time, as the mixture can easily become soupy with too much.
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Can this be made ahead of time?
Acai bowls are best enjoyed fresh, but you can prepare some parts of the recipe in advance. For example, make a batch of granola ahead of time, or chop up some fresh fruit to have on hand for toppings. You can also portion out the blended mixture into individual containers and freeze them for later use. When you’re ready to enjoy, simply thaw the mixture in the refrigerator overnight, or blend it from frozen, and add your preferred toppings.
How to Store
- Store: Acai Bowls are best enjoyed fresh, but you can store any leftover mixture in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. When serving, stir in a splash of liquid (such as almond milk or coconut milk) to help restore the creaminess. If you have leftover toppings, store them separately in airtight containers.
- Freeze: If you want to make a larger batch, you can freeze it for later use. Simply pour the smoothie base into a freezer-safe container, cover it tightly, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw the frozen puree at room temperature for about 15 minutes before blending again.
Ideas to Serve
You can make delicious and easy homemade granola to top off your Acai Bowl. Follow the directions below!
Vanilla Almond Granola
- Ingredients: ½ cup coconut oil (melted), ½ cup honey, 3 cups rolled oats, 1 cup chopped almonds, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon salt
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk the coconut oil, honey, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add in rolled oats and almonds, and toss well to coat.
- Spread the granola in an even layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Stir the granola carefully on the baking sheet. Bake for another 15 minutes, until mostly dry.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before breaking the vanilla granola apart into chunks.
Variations
- Pineapple Mango: Swap out the fresh berries with pineapple and mangoes and add a splash of pineapple juice to the smoothie base. Top with additional pineapple, mango and a sprinkle of unsweetened coconut flakes.
- Chocolate: Add a scoop of cocoa powder or chocolate protein powder for a chocolatey twist. Top with fresh raspberries and dark chocolate chips, or mini chocolate chips for a decadent treat. For a vegan bowl recipe, use cacao nibs instead of dark chocolate chips.
- Peanut Butter: Add a scoop of peanut butter to the mixture for a nutty, protein-packed twist. Top with sliced strawberries and a dollop of Strawberry Jam for a PB&J inspired bowl recipe.
- Vanilla: Add vanilla whey protein powder to the puree to make it protein packed, with some sweet, warm vanilla flavor. Use vanilla granola on top.
- Milk: Make it extra creamy and flavorful with adding a ½ cup milk of your choice. Use plant milk like oat, almond, or coconut milk to keep it vegan, or swap in whole milk.
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