Aug 10, 2020 (Last updated Mar 11, 2024) by Hannah Sunderani
Learn How to Make an Açaí Bowl just like your local juice bar with just 5 simple ingredients! This homemade açaí bowl recipe is perfect for a summer breakfast or afternoon snack when you’re craving something cool and refreshing.
It’s thick, sweet, smooth and refreshing, and packed with frozen açaí berry for a bold flavour you’ll love. Finish with fresh fruit and your favourite toppings for the best açaí bowl at home.
So, let me tell you exactly how to make this recipe so that you can learn how to make a thick smoothie bowl and indulge in this sweet summer treat!
Açaí (pronounced ah-sigh-EE) is a deep dark berry found in South America. They look a bit like blueberries, or small dark grapes, and are responsible for giving açaí bowls their infamous deep purple hue.
Açaí is famously known for being a superfood because it’s packed with antioxidants. Which in my opinion is probably why these bowls are so popular (in addition to how picturesque these bowls look when served, of course!).
Here’s a great article about açaí and 10 things you should know about this healthy little fruit.
To make an açaí bowl at home, start by placing all of your ingredients in a high speed blender. Turn the blender on low then slow turn it up to high speed and blend until smooth and creamy.
Once smooth, scoop into bowls and top with your favourite smoothing bowl toppings. It’s as easy as that. Enjoy!
The best part of making homemade açaí bowls is adding on a variety of toppings. Load up your smoothie base with your choice of toppings. Below are a few of my favourites, but don’t be afraid to choose your own!
Açaí berries can be found at most grocery stores in the freezer section. I typically purchase my açaí at my local specialty stores like Whole Foods and Nature’s Emporium.
For the best, thick açaí smoothie bowl, I recommend using the frozen packets of açaí puree from brands such as Sambazon or Pitaya Foods. (I also recommend using frozen banana and it aids in thickness).
However, if you don’t have access to frozen açaí packets, you can always buy freeze-dried açaí powder online from Navitas Organics or Suncore Foods.
Absolutely! Açaí bowls are a great healthy breakfast choice and can have many health benefits. They’re an excellent way to get a daily dose of anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, healthy fats, and more.
This recipe in particular is naturally sweetened with fruit and fruit juice only – no added sugars required for a sweet açaí breakfast bowl!
While similar, smoothie bowls and smoothies are not the same. The ingredients in smoothies and smoothie bowls is usually the same, but smoothie bowls contain significantly less liquid. For this reason, smoothie bowls are notably thicker and eaten with a spoon.
If you’re interested in smoothie recipes to try, you might like my Green Cleanse Smoothie, this Purple Nourish Smoothie, or this Green Goddess Smoothie.
An açaí smoothie bowl made without açaí wouldn’t be considered an açaí bowl, but it is very possible to make a smoothie bowl without açaí! If you are out of frozen açaí packets, replace the açaí berry with 1 cup of frozen berries of choice. The results is very similar and delicious!
If you like extra thick smoothie bowls that are similar to the consistency of soft-serve ice cream, start with just 1/4 cup of apple juice. Using the tamper to press the frozen fruit into the blade will help achieve a creamy texture without the use of additional liquid. If you need additional liquid to blend, add a few tablespoons at a time until creamy.
Another tip for achieving a thick acai bowl is to use frozen bananas instead of fresh. It helps provide creamy and thick texture when blended, similar to a nice cream.
I hope you love this Açaí Smoothie Bowl as much as I do! If you do make this recipe, please let me know in the comments below what you think and check out The Two Spoons App for more healthy vegan recipes and meal plans featuring recipes just like this! I truly love hearing from you, and I’m always here to answer any questions you might have.
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what is the prep and cook time for the açai bowl?
The recipe takes 5 minutes to prep! It’s a frozen smoothie recipe so there is no cook time. 🙂 Hope this helps!
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