This Acai Bowl Recipe is a refreshing, healthy, and delicious meal. Smooth and creamy, this scrumptious smoothie bowl is topped with fresh fruit, honey, granola, and more!
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Recipe Details
You are going to love this Acai Bowl Recipe on those hot summer mornings. It’s one of my favorites because it’s so refreshing and light, with so much fruity flavor and great texture.
- TASTE: Made with sweet and tangy fruit and then topping with fresh fruits, sweet honey, and nutty almond butter, this bowl has tons of great flavor.
- TEXTURE: Since you blend this Acai Bowl until it’s smooth and creamy, the thick nut butter, chewy coconut, and crunchy granola create the perfect contrast.
- TIME: This will take you only 8 minutes to make.
- EASE: This acai smoothie bowl is quick, simple, and perfect for making ahead of time.
What You’ll Need
Ingredient Notes
- Acai packs- These frozen packs add tons of tangy fruit flavor. And they’re much easier than using freshly frozen acai berry you’ve prepped yourself, as they go bad quickly.
- Frozen fruit- I used frozen raspberries, bananas, and blueberries, but you can use any combination you like. Frozen bananas and blueberries are great for a creamy consistency though.
- Toppings- Use any fruits, seeds, or nuts that you prefer, but I make mine with sliced bananas, blueberries, raspberries, kiwi, mango, granola, unsweetened coconut flakes, honey, and almond butter. They add great sweet, salty, nutty, and crunchy elements to the Acai Bowl.
- Juice- I used mild-flavored apple juice to thin out the frozen fruit a little so it blends smoothly. Other juices, like pineapple and orange, also work.
- Blender- A high-powered blender is best because it will need to cut through frozen fruit. If it’s too weak, your Acai Bowl will land up chunky rather than creamy.
Add-ins and Substitutions
- Substitute the almond butter- You can use any nut butter you like in place of the almond. Try this Acai Bowl recipe with peanut, cashew, hazelnut, or coconut butter.
- Add yogurt- Make this bowl smoother with added protein by blending in Greek yogurt. Use plain or flavored.
- Make it vegan- Substitute the honey with maple syrup to make this recipe vegan-friendly. Also, check the ingredients of your granola to make sure honey wasn’t used.
- Add other fruits, seeds, or vegetables- You can make this with any fruit or veggie you like, including cherries, mangos, pineapple, strawberries, cranberries, avocado, or spinach. Or add chia seeds, pepitas, or flaxseed.
How to Make an Acai Bowl
- Soften the acai packs. Run the frozen açaí packs under hot water for about 1-2 minutes to soften a little. Then empty the acai puree into the blender.
- Add the frozen fruit. Then add the frozen bananas, frozen raspberries, frozen blueberries, and apple juice. Put the lid on the blender and pulse on high until smooth.
- Add toppings. Now pour the blended açaí smoothie into a large bowl and top with your favorite toppings. Serve.
Pro Tip: If the fruit seems to get stuck and doesn’t want to blend, use a spoon or spatula to mix things around and continue blending again
Recipe Tips
- Melt the acai packets just a little- Use running water to melt the acai pack just enough to open and empty it into the blender. Don’t over-melt it or your acai bowl will be too thin.
- Mix the frozen fruit if they get stuck- Using a spoon or spatula, mix the fruit until it blends more easily. You can also scrape the sides of the blender to fully combine everything.
- Use a powerful blender- A high-powered blender will have the strength to break down the frozen fruit so your Acai Bowl is smooth and creamy throughout.
- Make extra- This recipe is a great make-ahead meal. You can double the recipe and store extras in the freezer for the week.
FAQs
A homemade Acai Bowl makes a healthy breakfast if you prepare it right. It’s full of fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins, as well as nutrients like potassium and manganese. But limit the amount of added sugar to keep the calories and sugar content down. Since it’s homemade, you can make this acai bowl as healthy as you want.
If your Acai Bowl has turned out too thin, you might have used too much juice or thawed fruit. To counteract that, add some more frozen bananas and blueberries as these will thicken the bowl and make it creamier. Continue to add to the preferred consistency.
Serving Suggestions
This Acai Bowl recipe is the perfect breakfast for a hot summer day. It’s also versatile, so you can serve it with lots of other morning favorites.
- Fruit: Serve this alongside some Mini Fruit Tarts, Cream Cheese Fruit Dip, Cherry Cobbler, or Peach Galette.
- Eggs: Pair this healthy Acai Bowl recipe with some protein-rich Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs, Eggs Benedict, and Easy Poached Eggs with Caramelized Onions.
- Meats: Enjoy this sweet treat with Crispy Air Fryer Bacon, Sausage Gravy over Buttermilk Biscuits, or Bacon and Hash Brown Quiche.
- Muffins: Enjoy it with some Blueberry Muffins (VIDEO), Cinnamon Apple Muffins Recipe (VIDEO), or Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins.
Make This Recipe in Advance
Make ahead: You can blend the smoothie together and freeze it for later. Just allow about 20 minutes to thaw slightly.
Storing: Store any leftover Acai Bowl in the freezer, covered with plastic wrap. You can microwave it for 30 seconds to thaw a little, then top with your favorite berries, seeds, and nuts.
Freeze: You can keep this Acai Bowl frozen for up to 3 months, but it’s best within a few days. Thaw to your liking at room temperature or microwave it for faster results.
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Full Recipe Instructions
Acai Bowl Recipe
Equipment
- 1 blender
Ingredients
Acai smoothie base
- 2 packets Frozen açaí berries (200g total)
- 1 cup Frozen banana slices
- 1 cup Frozen blueberries
- 1 cup Frozen raspberries
- 1/2 cup Apple juice
Toppings
- Banana
- Strabwery
- Mango
- Kiwi
- Coconut flakes
- Blueberry
- Granola
- Honey
- Almond butter
Instructions
- Run the 2 packets of frozen açaí under hot water for about 1-2 minutes. Once it softens a little, remove it from the package and place it straight into the blender.
- Then add 1 cup frozen bananas, 1 cup frozen raspberries, 1 cup frozen blueberries, and 1/2 cup apple juice.
- Place the lid on, and pulse at high speed until the frozen fruit is blended into a smooth consistency. Tip: if the fruit seems to get stuck and doesn’t want to blend, use a spoon or spatula to mix things around and continue blending again.
- Now pour the blended açaí smoothie into a large bowl and top with your favorite toppings. I love to use freshly sliced bananas, blueberries, raspberries, kiwi, mango, granola, unsweetened coconut, honey, and almond butter. But you can use any fruit/nuts/seeds that you like. Bonus tip: you can blend the smoothie together and freeze it for later. Just allow about 20 minutes to thaw slightly.
Notes
- Melt the acai packets just a little- Use running water to melt the acai pack just enough to open and empty it into the blender. Don’t over-melt it or your acai bowl will be too thin.
- Mix the frozen fruit if they get stuck- Using a spoon or spatula, mix the fruit until it blends more easily. You can also scrape the sides of the blender to fully combine everything.
- Use a powerful blender- A high-powered blender will have the strength to break down the frozen fruit so your Acai Bowl is smooth and creamy throughout.
- Make extra- This recipe is a great make-ahead meal. You can double the recipe and store extras in the freezer for the week.
Nutrition
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Len says
This looks yummy. The nutrition is WAY off though. There is no way this has only 120 cal and 14 carbs if this is one serving. Just be aware if you are counting your macros.
Dina says
Hi, thank you for bringing that to my attention. The nutritional label is autogenerated so the numbers may be a bit off.