Acai Berry Smoothie Bowl (Printer-friendly)

Antioxidant-rich blend topped with colorful fruits, seeds, and granola

# What You'll Need:

→ Smoothie Base

01 - 2 packets (7.1 oz) frozen unsweetened acai puree
02 - 1 medium ripe banana, sliced and frozen
03 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
04 - 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

→ Toppings

06 - 1/2 banana, sliced
07 - 1/4 cup fresh berries
08 - 2 tablespoons gluten-free granola
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

# Directions:

01 - Combine frozen acai puree, frozen banana, almond milk, frozen berries, and honey in a high-powered blender. Blend on high until smooth and thick, scraping sides as needed. Mixture should be thicker than regular smoothie consistency.
02 - Pour smoothie base evenly into two serving bowls, spreading with a spoon to create a uniform layer.
03 - Arrange banana slices, fresh berries, granola, chia seeds, coconut flakes, seeds, and nut butter artfully over each smoothie bowl.
04 - Serve immediately with a spoon and consume while base remains chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent but actually fills you up with real nutrients and keeps you satisfied for hours.
  • You can eat it with a spoon like a treat, which somehow makes breakfast feel special on ordinary Tuesday mornings.
  • The whole thing comes together faster than your coffee brews, leaving more time for literally anything else.
02 -
  • The thickness of your smoothie base matters more than you'd think—too much milk and it becomes a drink you can drink, defeating the entire spoon-eating experience that makes this bowl feel different from a regular smoothie.
  • Acai puree comes in different qualities; frozen packets from the health food store beat acai powder for flavor and texture, though powder works if that's what you have on hand.
03 -
  • Slice your banana and freeze it in a single layer the night before, then store in a freezer bag—this gives you perfect portions and means less ice-cold metal on your fingers.
  • Toast your own coconut flakes or seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes right before serving; the warmth against the cold bowl creates a temperature contrast that feels luxurious.
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