Acai Berry Smoothie Bowl (Printer-Friendly)

Antioxidant-rich blended acai with frozen banana and berries, topped with colorful fresh fruits, crunchy granola, chia seeds, and coconut flakes.

# What You Need:

→ Smoothie Base

01 - 2 packets (7 oz) frozen unsweetened acai puree or 2 tablespoons acai powder plus 1/2 banana
02 - 1 medium ripe banana, sliced and frozen
03 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or plant-based milk alternative
04 - 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries including blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries
05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, optional and to taste

→ Toppings

06 - 1/2 banana, sliced
07 - 1/4 cup fresh berries such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries
08 - 2 tablespoons granola, gluten-free if required
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, optional

# How To Make It:

01 - In a high-powered blender, combine the frozen acai puree or powder, frozen banana slices, almond milk, frozen mixed berries, and honey or maple syrup if desired.
02 - Blend on high speed until smooth and thick, scraping down the sides as needed. The mixture should achieve a texture thicker than a regular smoothie.
03 - Pour the smoothie base evenly into two serving bowls, spreading with a spoon to create an even layer.
04 - Artfully arrange your desired toppings over each bowl in an aesthetically pleasing manner.
05 - Serve immediately and enjoy with a spoon.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a dessert but actually fuels you through the afternoon without the sugar crash.
  • Everything comes together in under ten minutes, which means you can make it on a rushed Tuesday morning.
  • The thick texture and endless topping combinations keep it from ever feeling boring, even when you make it twice a week.
02 -
  • The ratio of liquid to frozen fruit is everything, and less milk always tastes better than you think it should, even if you're second-guessing yourself while blending.
  • Whatever toppings you choose should go on right before eating because moisture is the enemy of crunch and you'll regret sogginess every single time.
03 -
  • For an extra thick bowl that barely moves when you tilt it, replace half the almond milk with frozen coconut milk, which sounds wild but creates this luxurious texture that tastes like you're eating something sinful.
  • Toast your own coconut flakes in a dry pan for two minutes if you can, because the difference between that and the bagged stuff will make you wonder why anyone settles for less.
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