Acai Berry Smoothie Bowl (Printer View)

Colorful antioxidant bowl with frozen berries, banana, and crunchy toppings

# What you'll need:

→ 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 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

# Method:

01 - Combine frozen acai puree, frozen banana, almond milk, frozen mixed berries, and honey in a high-powered blender. Blend on high until completely smooth and thick, scraping down sides as needed. The consistency should be thicker than a regular smoothie.
02 - Pour the thickened smoothie mixture evenly into two serving bowls. Use a spoon to spread the base across the bottom of each bowl.
03 - Arrange fresh fruit slices, granola, chia seeds, coconut flakes, pumpkin seeds, and almond butter over each bowl in an even layer.
04 - Enjoy the acai bowl right away with a spoon. The texture is best when served immediately after preparation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get to eat something that looks like it came from a fancy cafe in under ten minutes
  • The contrast between icy smooth base and crunchy toppings makes every spoon exciting
  • Its basically a salad that tastes like dessert but fuels you until lunch
02 -
  • The mixture melts faster than you expect, so work quickly once its blended
  • Over-blending makes it thin and soupy, so stop as soon as everything comes together
  • Room temperature fruit toppings soften the base faster, so keep everything chilled until assembly
03 -
  • Let the frozen acai thaw for just 2 minutes before blending to save your blender motor
  • A drizzle of nut butter over the top adds richness and keeps you full longer
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