Acai Berry Smoothie Bowl (Printer-Friendly)

Antioxidant-packed frozen berry blend with colorful toppings for energizing morning meals.

# 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 milk of choice
04 - 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries (blueberries, strawberries, blackberries)
05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, optional to taste

→ Toppings

06 - 1/2 banana, sliced
07 - 1/4 cup fresh mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
08 - 2 tablespoons granola, gluten-free if needed
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 Steps:

01 - In a high-powered blender, combine frozen acai puree or powder, frozen banana, almond milk, frozen berries, and honey or maple syrup.
02 - Blend on high speed until smooth and thick, scraping down the sides as needed. The mixture should be noticeably thicker than a standard smoothie.
03 - Divide the smoothie base evenly between two serving bowls, spreading with a spoon.
04 - Arrange desired toppings artfully over each bowl in your preferred combination.
05 - Serve immediately while the smoothie base remains cold and enjoy with a spoon.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • It takes barely ten minutes but tastes like you spent hours thinking about your breakfast, which honestly feels amazing at 7 AM.
  • You get to play with texture and flavor combinations in a way that makes each bowl feel completely different, even when you're using the same base.
  • It's the kind of dish that works equally well when you're alone eating mindfully or feeding guests who suddenly show up hungry.
02 -
  • The consistency is everything—too runny and you're eating a smoothie with a spoon, too thick and you're basically eating frozen yogurt, so start with slightly less milk and add it gradually until you find your sweet spot.
  • Frozen fruit is your friend here, not fresh, because it creates that dense, satisfying texture that feels luxurious rather than soupy.
03 -
  • A high-powered blender really is worth it here—cheaper blenders will leave the base slightly grainy or struggle to incorporate the frozen fruit smoothly, and you'll know the difference immediately.
  • Don't skip the frozen banana because acai on its own tastes intense and slightly earthy, but acai plus banana tastes like tropical luxury.
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