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HOW TO MAKE AN ACAI SMOOTHIE BOWL (EASY AND HEALTHY)

This acai smoothie bowl recipe is packed full of nutrients, is naturally sweet, and has the creamy consistency of soft-serve ice cream!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Calories: 426kcal
Author: Elcy Wang
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INGREDIENTS

FOR THE SMOOTHIE

  • 1 cup almond milk or any milk of your choice
  • 8 scoops protein powder I recommend Vital Proteins
  • 400 g frozen acai puree I recommend the Sambazon brand
  • 100 g dragon fruit puree I recommend the Pitaya brand
  • 4 bananas, sliced, frozen to reduce sugar intake, use green bananas

TOPPINGS (for 4 bowls)

  • 1 cup frozen mixed berries I like a mix of raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries, but any frozen fruit works
  • 4 tablespoon shelled hemp seeds I recommend the Manitoba Harvest brand
  • 4 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes shredded coconut works fine too
  • 4 teaspoons 100% dark chocolate cocao nibs optional. I use Trader Joe's Organic Completely Cacao Chips

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Remove sliced bananas from the freezer and thaw for 5-10 minutes before use.
  • Place the frozen acai and dragon fruit packets into a tall container of hot water for a few minutes to partially defrost them. Break up the contents into thirds within each packet before opening.
  • In the order listed, place all of the smoothie ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend until smooth (30-60 seconds). If needed, use a tamper to assist with the blending.
  • Transfer the smoothie into a bowl, filling about half to three-quarters of the way, allowing room for some toppings. You should have enough to make four acai bowls.
  • Add the toppings to each bowl and serve immediately.

NOTES

  • If your blender is struggling, it may need more liquid to process. In this case, you can add ¼ to ½ cup more almond milk.  If you like thick smoothie bowls, then start with the minimum amount to avoid making it too thin.
  • For a chocolate smoothie, add 2 tablespoons of cacao powder per serving.
  • If you prefer a thinner smoothie consistency, use fresh bananas instead of frozen.
  • If the smoothie is too cold for your liking, use fresh fruit toppings such as blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
  • While acai bowls are best served immediately, they can be kept in the freezer for up to 15 minutes to retain the consistency of soft-serve ice cream.

NUTRITION

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 610mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 153IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 3mg