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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!
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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
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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.
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Step 2: Blend
Blend all ingredients until smooth.
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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.)
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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.
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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
- 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
- Add ingredients to a blender.1 frozen banana,, 17 oz frozen acai puree,, ½ cup plant milk,
- Blend all ingredients until smooth.
- 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.