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How to make an Açaí Bowl (10 Minutes!)

How to Make an Açaí Bowl just like your local juice bar with just 5 simple ingredients. Ready in 10 minutes! This homemade açaí bowl is thick, naturally sweet, vibrant purple, and refreshing! Topped with fruity and crunchy toppings.
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine gluten-free, raw, refined-sugar free, soy-free
Diet Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 248kcal
Author Hannah Sunderani

Ingredients

  • 2 cups frozen mixed berries
  • 1 frozen banana chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 3/4 cup pure apple juice
  • 1/2 cup coconut yogurt
  • 1 cup frozen acai puree (150g) or use 1 tbsp acai powder

Toppings

  • 1/4 cup strawberries sliced
  • 1 banana sliced
  • 1/4 cup granola
  • 2 tbsp coconut flakes
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Toss the mixed berries, frozen banana, apple juice, coconut yogurt, and frozen acai puree into blender. Blend on high until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. 
  • Scoop the thick smoothie mixture into two bowls and top with your favourite ingredients such as sliced strawberries and banana, granola and coconut flakes to sprinkle, and a spoonful of peanut butter. 

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Notes

See blog post for tips on where to buy açai. If you cannot find açai you can still make a delicious berry smoothie bowl with this smoothie recipe. Simply substitute the açai with 1 cup more frozen berries. 
Nutritional information is a rough estimate. 

Nutrition

Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 389mg | Fiber: 46g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 1mg