Craving ice cream but don’t want the calories from the tasty dessert? Go for an acai smoothie bowl instead! Acai bowls are nutrients and antioxidants, making for a healthy breakfast choice that tastes much like sorbet ice cream.
The base of acai smoothie bowls is acai berries native to Central and South America.
Acai berries alone have their own health benefits such as improvement of cognitive function, heart health, and carry anticancerous properties.
Since it’s not easy for people living in the United States to find freshly grown acai berries, many prefer buying packets of frozen berry pulp to blend into their smoothie bowls.
Interested in learning how to make an acai smoothie bowl? Keep reading for 7 of the best acai bowl recipes!
1. Peanut Butter Beauty
Are you a peanut butter fanatic? This recipe is just for you! Here’s what you’ll need.
Ingredients:
- 1 package of frozen acai berry pulp (100 grams)
- 2 tablespoons of peanut butter
- 1/2 cup of chocolate almond milk
- 1 small frozen banana
- 1/2 cup of frozen strawberries
Blend these ingredients thoroughly in your blender until you get vibrant color and a smooth, creamy texture. If the consistency you’re getting is too thick, continue adding chocolate almond milk until desired consistency is found.
Topping suggestions:
- 1 tablespoon of honey (either as a topping or blended in with ingredients)
- A handful of vanilla granola
- 1/2 of a thinly sliced banana
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon of chopped dark chocolate
- 1-2 tablespoons of coconut
2. Banana Berry Bliss
Looking for something more on the fresh, fruity side of smoothie bowls? Here’s a banana berry recipe!
Ingredients:
- 1 package of frozen acai berry pulp (100 grams)
- 1/2 cup of your choice of milk
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1/2 cup of frozen banana chunks
- 1/2 cup of frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup of frozen blueberries
Blend these ingredients in a blender until you get a creamy, soft-serve-like texture free of chunks. If the consistency after blending is not desired, continue adding your milk of choice and blend until you reach your desired texture.
Topping suggestions:
- A thinly sliced banana
- A handful of mango chunks
- A handful of fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries
- A sprinkle of cocoa nibs or mini chocolate chips
- A dash of chia seeds
3. Packed With Protein
In search of an acai bowl recipe that’s packed with protein that also packs a punch of tasty flavors? We’ve got you covered!
Ingredients:
- 1 package of frozen acai berry pulp (100 grams)
- 1/2 cup of your choice of milk
- 3 tablespoons of vanilla whey protein powder
- 2 tablespoons of peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1/2 cup of frozen banana chunks
- 1/2 cup of frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup of frozen blueberries
Thoroughly blend this list of ingredients until desired texture. Keep adding your milk of choice to loosen it up if it’s too thick!
Topping suggestions:
- A handful of fresh strawberries and blueberries
- A thinly sliced banana
- A sprinkle of vanilla granola
- A dash of chia seeds
- A glob of peanut butter
4. Lime Lover
Do you love limes and tangy fruits? Here’s an acai smoothie bowl recipe made for lime lovers!
Ingredients:
- 1 package of frozen acai berry pulp (100 grams)
- 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup of coconut water
- 1 small frozen banana
- 1/3 cup of frozen strawberries
- 1/3 cup of frozen pineapple
- 1/3 cup of frozen blueberries
- 1/3 cup of frozen peaches
Blend until you get a texture to your liking. If it needs thinning out, continue adding coconut water, but be careful not to add too much because the consistency may become watery.
Topping suggestions:
- 1 tablespoon of honey (either as a topping or blended in with ingredients)
- A handful of vanilla granola
- Several thinly sliced or halved strawberries
- A handful of blueberries
- A handful of blackberries
- 1-2 tablespoons of coconut
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
5. Tropical Twist
This recipe is sure to make you feel like you’re on a tropical vacation. Here’s what you’ll need!
Ingredients:
- 1 package of frozen acai berry pulp (100 grams)
- 1/2 cup of vanilla almond milk
- 1 small frozen banana
- 1/3 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/3 cup frozen pineapple
- 1/3 cup frozen blueberries
Be sure to blend these ingredients until you have a creamy, soft-serve-like texture. Looking too thick? Add more vanilla almond milk to thin it out and blend in between adding.
Topping suggestions:
- 1 tablespoon of honey (either as a topping or blended in with ingredients)
- A handful of vanilla granola
- 1/2 of one thinly sliced or halved kiwi
- A handful of chunked or thinly sliced fresh pineapple and/or mango
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
- 1-2 tablespoons of coconut
6. Green Glory
Perhaps you’re looking for an acai smoothie bowl that includes some vegetables. Here’s a green glory recipe just for you!
Ingredients:
- 1 package of unsweetened acai berry pulp (100 grams)
- 1 1/2 cups of fresh baby kale
- 1/2 cup of fresh spinach
- 1/4 tablespoon of spirulina
- 1 1/2 of a ripe banana
- 1/2 cup of unsweetened almond or coconut milk
Blend these ingredients thoroughly in a blender. Stop to check the texture and scrape down the sides of the blender if needed.
Topping suggestions:
- A handful of roasted, unsalted sunflower seeds
- Grain-free granola
- A dash of unsweetened coconut flakes
- A handful of mixed fresh berries
- A sprinkle of hemp or chia seeds
- A glob of coconut or peanut butter
7. Sweet Like Summer
Craving that feeling of a cool, tasty, fruity treat on a summer day? Make it in the form of an acai bowl, right from your own home! Here’s what you’ll need.
Ingredients:
- 1 package of frozen acai berry pulp (100 grams)
- 1 cup of coconut milk or your choice of milk
- 1/2 cup of fresh or frozen berries of your choice
- 1/2 cup of fresh or frozen pitted cherries
- 1/4 cup of fresh or frozen pineapple chunks
- 1/4 cup of fresh or frozen mango chunks
- 2 soft, pitted Medjool dates
Since there are a lot of ingredients in this sweet summery bowl, make sure that you are frequently checking the consistency in your blender. Scrape the sides and add milk if needed.
Topping suggestions:
- Toasted buckwheat granola
- Edible flowers of your choice
- Freshly sliced mango
- Granola of your choice
- A sprinkle of hemp or chia seeds
- A glob of cashew butter
Acai Smoothie Bowls
With these 7 easy acai smoothie bowl recipes, you’re getting nutrients in a unique (and delicious!) way. For more recipes, check out our acai bowl recipe page!
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