This refreshing and delicious homemade Acai Bowl Recipe is the perfect healthy breakfast, and it's so easy to make in less than 5 minutes! Top it with fresh fruit, nuts, coconut, granola, and more for a tasty way to start the day.
Acai bowls are so versatile as you can use a variety of different toppings depending on your preference. The options are endless! Acai bowls make for a great breakfast, or snack, or lunch, or whenever you are in the mood for something healthy and refreshing.
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🫐 What is an acai bowl?
Acai bowls are smoothie-like breakfast bowls layered with fruit, coconut, granola, nuts, honey, and more! The base of acai bowls, acai berries, are considered a superfood because of their high antioxidant levels so you can feel good about eating this frozen treat.
❤️Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Quick & Easy – Just blend and add toppings. It’s the perfect easy breakfast for busy mornings.
- Naturally Sweet – No added sugar needed thanks to the banana, berries, and a drizzle of honey on top.
- Customizable – Use any toppings that you love—granola, fresh fruit, coconut, honey—you name it!
🛒Ingredients
- Frozen berries: These add sweetness, color, and antioxidants. A mix of strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries works great!
- Frozen açaí puree: Rich in antioxidants and gives the bowl its signature purple color and subtly tart taste.
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
🔄Substitutions & Variations
- Almond milk: Use oat milk for extra creaminess, coconut milk for a tropical vibe, or any milk you prefer—dairy or non-dairy.
- Frozen açaí puree: If you can’t find frozen açaí, try a scoop of açaí powder blended with more frozen fruit and a splash of juice.
- Frozen banana: Swap for frozen mango or avocado if you’re avoiding bananas (note: flavor will be less sweet so you may want to add honey or agave).
🌴How to Make This Acai Bowl Recipe
Step 1: Place almond milk, berries, acai puree and banana in a blender. Blend until smooth.
Step 2: Serve in a bowl and top with your favorite toppings.
🌟Expert Tips
- Acai bowls taste the best when served immediately. If you must make it ahead of time, thaw it and then stir before serving.
- You can blend in other frozen fruits instead of berries. Try peaches, pineapple, mango, or whatever fruit you enjoy, for a different flavor.
- If you find that your acai bowl isn't thick enough, blend in another handful of frozen fruit until it reaches the desired texture.
- Use a high-powered blender, it makes it that much easier and quicker to thoroughly blend up all of the frozen ingredients.
💭FAQs
Acai bowls are full of nutrients and antioxidants, but keep in mind that fruit is also naturally high in sugar. So if you're trying to limit your sugar intake, you may want to take it easy on the toppings or cut the recipe in half for a smaller portion size. For an extra boost of nutrients, you could blend in a handful of spinach.
Most grocery stores carry frozen acai puree in the frozen fruit section, usually in small packets. Look for brands like Sambazon or Pitaya Foods.
For a thicker consistency, reduce the amount of almond milk slightly or add extra frozen fruit. You can also blend in a handful of ice cubes.
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📋 Recipe
Acai Bowl Recipe
Ingredients
Smoothie Base
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 cup frozen berries
- 6 ounce packet frozen acai puree
- 1 frozen banana
Optional Toppings
- granola
- coconut flakes
- berries
- bananas
- honey
- chia seeds
Instructions
- Place almond milk, berries, acai puree and banana in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Serve in a bowl and top with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Make ahead: Acai bowls taste the best when served immediately. If you must make it ahead of time, thaw it and then stir before serving.
- Substitutions: You can blend in other frozen fruits instead of berries. Try peaches, pineapple, mango, or whatever fruit you enjoy, for a different flavor.
- To thicken: If you find that your acai bowl isn't thick enough, blend in another handful of frozen fruit until it reaches the desired texture.
Ashley Amundsen says
This recipe is just as good as any acai bowl you'd get from a smoothie shop or stand, but you can make it for a fraction of the price. I love how refreshing and flavorful this acai bowl, it's one of my favorite things to make for breakfast!
CAthayde says
Great smoothie bowl recipe! But, it's not an Açai bowl. Açai bowls have Açai, no other fruits blended in. Topping galore, yes!