Acai Berry Smoothie Bowl (Printable View)

Vibrant acai bowl with fresh fruits, seeds, and granola for a nutritious breakfast.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Smoothie Base

01 - 2 packets (7 oz) frozen unsweetened acai puree
02 - 1 medium ripe banana, sliced and frozen
03 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
04 - 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

→ Toppings

06 - 1/2 banana, sliced
07 - 1/4 cup fresh berries
08 - 2 tablespoons gluten-free granola
09 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
10 - 1 tablespoon toasted coconut flakes
11 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
12 - 1 tablespoon almond butter or peanut butter

# Directions:

01 - In a high-powered blender, combine frozen acai puree, frozen banana slices, almond milk, frozen mixed berries, and honey or maple syrup. Blend on high speed until smooth and thick, scraping down the sides as needed. The mixture should have a thicker consistency than a regular smoothie.
02 - Divide the smoothie base evenly between two serving bowls, spreading with a spoon to create a level surface.
03 - Artfully arrange desired toppings over each bowl, combining fresh fruit, seeds, granola, and other preferred garnishes.
04 - Serve immediately with a spoon and enjoy while the base remains cold and thick.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert masquerading as a health food, but your body actually thanks you for it.
  • The whole thing comes together in ten minutes, which means you can absolutely do this before work without sweating through your shirt.
  • Every topping is customizable, so you can build something different depending on what's in your kitchen or how adventurous you're feeling that morning.
02 -
  • The blending temperature matters more than you'd think—if your blender gets hot it'll melt your frozen fruit and you'll end up with a drinkable smoothie instead of a spoonable bowl, so pulse rather than hold it on high.
  • Don't blend your toppings into the base by accident; they're meant to stay separate and provide textural contrast, so keep them off to the side until the very end.
03 -
  • Buy acai packets in bulk when they're on sale and keep them stacked in your freezer like edible treasure, because this eliminates the excuse of not having it on hand.
  • Keep your blender pitcher in the freezer for a few minutes before blending—the cold surfaces help maintain the texture you're going for and make the whole thing feel more intentional.
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