Acai Bowl Recipe
Ready in just a few minutes, this Acai Bowl Recipe is filled with acai berry puree, fruit, and all your favorite toppings. Learn how easy it is to make your very own Acai Bowl right from home and enjoy this powerhouse of fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats anytime you want for a fraction of the cost!
Prep: 10min
Total: 10min
Yield: 2
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 248 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 69 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 20 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 banana (sliced and frozen)
- 1/2 cup blueberries (frozen)
- 1/2 cup strawberries (frozen)
- 3/4 cup milk or juice (use your favorite milk (dairy milk, soy, almond, etc) or juice (apple or grape))
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt ((substitute with milk or juice if desired))
- 200 grams (2 packets) frozen acai puree (broken into pieces)
- assorted toppings (nuts, seeds, fresh fruit, granola, coconut, etc.)
Instruction:
- Freeze your fruit. Slice your banana and transfer it to a small baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper. To the same plate, add the blueberries and strawberries (store-bought frozen fruit will work just as well). Transfer tray or plate to the freezer and allow fruit to freeze completely.
- Blend. Once frozen, add the milk and yogurt to the bowl of a large, high-speed blender with a tamper (see notes). Add the frozen blueberries, strawberries, banana, and broken up acai. With the blender on low, use the tamper to push the frozen fruit down, mixing around as much as possible. Continue to blend on low until smooth, only adding additional liquid when needed.
- Assemble. Divide the smoothie into two bowls and top with all your favorite toppings. Popular additions include sliced banana, nuts, seeds, granola, and berries. Best enjoyed immediately.
ACAI 101 + How To Make an ACAI BOWL
FAQ
What is acai bowl made of?
Acai bowls are essentially thick smoothie bowls loaded with toppings. They are made of pulped and flash-frozen acai berries that are pureed with other frozen fruit then served in a bowl and topped with a variety of fresh fruit, granola, seeds, nuts, peanut butter, etc.
Are acai bowls actually healthy?
Thanks to its high levels of antioxidants and phytochemicals, acai berries are believed to offer many benefits. These include: Heart health, by improving cholesterol levels. Cognitive function, by fighting inflammation and oxidation in brain cells.
Are acai bowls okay for weight loss?
Many sellers of health foods and supplements claim that the acai (AH-sah-EE) berry will help you lose weight. Dieters beware: these claims are false. Ads promising weight loss have been spotted on popular social networking sites and search engines.
How do you make an acai bowl?
Instructions
- Toss banana, mixed berries, apple juice, coconut yogurt, and frozen acai puree into blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Scoop into bowls and top with your favourite ingredients. I used fresh strawberries and banana, granola and coconut flakes to sprinkle, and a spoonful of peanut butter.
