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This açaí smoothie bowl uses açaí berries, bananas and blueberries to make a thick and delicious smoothie base. Finish your bowl off with your favorite toppings and enjoy it for breakfast or a healthy snack!
Açaí bowls have been popular in Hawaii for as long as I can remember. I would often get a bowl after a hike, or a day at the beach. They seem to taste extra good on those super hot days.
My family and I don’t live in Hawaii anymore, but we never forget to eat açaí bowls during our visits home. Here’s a few pictures of my son enjoying them.
What is açaí?
Açaí are small berries that are found on the palm trees in the South American rain forests.
They are known as one of the top superfoods and are loaded with antioxidants, fiber, heart-healthy fats and calcium. For more information on açaí berries, check out this article.
How do you pronounce açaí?
People pronounce the word “açaí” differently, depending on where in the world you are. But how do you really pronounce it?
Açaí is a Brazilian Portuguese word that is pronounce ah-sa-ee.
Where can you buy açaí berries?
It’s rare to find fresh açaí berries, but you can find them in frozen, dried, or powdered form.
The frozen smoothie packs are what is used to make açaí bowls, and they can be found in the frozen food section of your grocery store, near the frozen fruit.
If you can’t find it in your local grocery store, you can purchase it here, through Amazon fresh.
What is a smoothie bowl?
A smoothie bowl is a really thick smoothie, served in a bowl and loaded with toppings such as fresh fruit, berries, granola, etc.
Are smoothie bowls healthy?
Yes! (And no.) Smoothie bowls, in theory, are super healthy. Fruit blended with with some milk and topped with healthy toppings. How could that not be healthy?
Well, you can make smoothies bowls as healthy (or unhealthy) as you want. They are completely customizable, so how healthy they are would depend on how much sweetener you add to your smoothie, or how healthy your toppings are.
How do you thicken a smoothie bowl?
A really thick smoothie is key to a good smoothie bowl. The three “musts” for making a thick smoothie are:
- A powerful blender
- Using only frozen fruit, including frozen banana
- Using the least amount of liquid possible
Smoothie bowls are:
- 100% customizable, so you can please everyone in the family
- great for breakfast or as a healthy snack
- are great for restrictive diets (vegan, gluten free, nut free)
- easy to make
- so refreshing, especially on a hot day
How do you make an açaí smoothie bowl?
Ingredients:
- 1 açaí pack, unsweetened
- 2 frozen bananas (about 1.5 cups)
- 1 cup of frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup soy milk, plus more as needed (you can substitute other non-dairy milk or apple juice)
Equipment:
Blender (preferably high-powered)
Step 1: Place all of the ingredients in a blender, and blend on high until smooth. Stop the blender and stir as needed. If extra liquid is needed for blending, add in 1 tablespoon at a time. You want to have a really thick smoothie, so try to add as little liquid as possible.
Step 2: Spoon the smoothie into a bowl, then top with your favorite toppings. Serve immediately. ENJOY!
What toppings can I add to my açaí bowl?
You can add anything you want! Some of my favorites are:
- granola
- fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.)
- fresh fruit (mango, kiwi, banana, etc.)
- nuts and seeds (sliced almonds, sunflower seeds, hemp hearts, pumpkin seeds)
- a drizzle of honey
- Greek yogurt
- toasted coconut
In case you were wondering…
My daughter approves of açai bowls too!
It’s safe to say your kids will be huge fans as well!
Try these other delicious smoothies!
- Mango Smoothie Bowl
- Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie (with hidden vegetable)
- Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
- Watermelon Cucumber Smoothie
- Berry, Banana & Avocado Smoothie
Açaí Smoothie Bowl
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 açaí frozen smoothie pack unsweetened
- 2 frozen bananas (about 1.5 cups)
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup soy milk (or other non-dairy milk, or apple juice) plus more as needed
- honey or sweetener of choice (optional) as needed
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a blender, and blend on high until smooth. Stop the blender and stir as needed. If extra liquid is needed for blending, add in 1 tablespoon at a time. You want to have a really thick smoothie, so try to add as little liquid as possible.
- Spoon the smoothie into a bowl, then top with your favorite toppings. Serve immediately. ENJOY!
Notes
- granola
- fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.)
- fresh fruit (mango, kiwi, banana, etc.)
- nuts and seeds (sliced almonds, sunflower seeds, hemp hearts, pumpkin seeds)
- a drizzle of honey
- Greek yogurt
- toasted coconut
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