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Dairy Free
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Gluten Free
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Nut Free
Easy Homemade Acai Bowl with Toppings
A trendy and delicious acai bowl is one of my new favorite breakfast ideas! These simple ingredients put together a refreshing and nutrient-packed bowl that energizes you for the whole day!
One of my favorite things to do with breakfast is customize my heart out. There’s no such thing as a boring breakfast in our home: even scrambled eggs always have some fun new ingredient tossed in. This smoothie bowl is no different: with a sweet, fruity taste and mild tartness, I can’t help but share how I love to make this bowl my own.
The base of this acai bowl is made with frozen acai puree, banana, and plant milk, creating a thick and creamy texture that is perfect for adding your favorite toppings.
Speaking of toppings, the options are endless! Choose from a variety of fruits, seeds, and nuts to add some crunch and flavor to your bowl.
For a tropical twist, top the bowl with coconut flakes and chopped mango. Adding cocoa nibs, chocolate chips, and a drizzle of peanut butter create the chocolate lover’s dream. Refresh with a combination of mint leaves and sliced kiwi!
Table of Contents
Key Ingredients
Bananas: are a versatile fruit that add natural sweetness and creaminess to the acai mix.
Frozen acai puree: Acai berries are high in antioxidants and fiber, making them a nutritious addition to any breakfast. This tart berry combines well with any smoothie additions.
Plant milk: Choose from a variety of plant-based milks such as almond, coconut, oat, or soy milk for a dairy-free option.
Fruits, seeds, and nuts: Choose your favorite toppings such as sliced strawberries, blueberries, granola, chia seeds, and almond butter.
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
How to Make a Trendy and Easy Homemade Acai Bowl with Toppings:
Step 1: Add ingredients
Add ingredients to a blender.
Step 2: Blend
Blend all ingredients until smooth.
Step 3: Customize
If you’d like to customize like I do, You can add ½ cup of other frozen berries or fruits you like (like strawberries, blueberries, mango, or pineapple.)
Expert Tips
- To make your acai bowl even thicker, add less plant milk and more frozen acai puree and banana to the blender.
- Don’t be afraid to get creative with your toppings! Try adding superfood ingredients like goji berries or cacao nibs for an extra boost of nutrients.
- For an extra cold and refreshing bowl, freeze your fruit toppings ahead of time.
Recipe FAQs:
Adding hemp seeds, nut butter, or Greek yogurt atop the bowl (or yogurt, inside the smoothie) all add a great boost of protein!
Yes, you can use regular milk if you prefer. The nutrition facts may change depending on the milk you use. Using plant milk adds a creamier and nuttier flavor to the bowl, and is a great way to make this breakfast dairy free.
Adding frozen berries into the blender while mixing the smoothie can make the smoothie bowl thicker.
Enjoy these other sweet recipes from the blog:
- Easy Spring Green Citrus Smoothie with Ginger is a tasty and sweet smoothie that’s perfect for breakfast.
- Make a Creamy Strawberry Chia Pudding at home for the perfect sweet make-ahead breakfast recipe.
- This No-Bake Berry Cheesecake is delicious and easy to serve in individual glasses!
Other Tasty Fruit Recipes to try:
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Easy Homemade Acai Bowl with Toppings
Equipment
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blender
Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana, sliced
- 17 oz frozen acai puree, 1 package
- ½ cup plant milk, up to 1 cup, depending on the thickness you like
- fruits, seeds, and nuts, for the topping
Instructions
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Add ingredients to a blender.1 frozen banana,, 17 oz frozen acai puree,, ½ cup plant milk,
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Blend all ingredients until smooth.
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Spread the smoothie into a bowl and add fruits, seeds, and nuts on top for the topping.fruits, seeds, and nuts,
This definitely beats buying a $10 bowl made elsewhere.