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Acai Bowl Recipe

Updated: May 1, 2025 · Published: Jun 19, 2017 by Ashley Amundsen · This post may contain affiliate links. · 2 Comments

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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 bowl topped with fresh berries and other tasty toppings.

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.

Looking for more tropical recipes to make? Don't miss my Hawaiian Macaroni Salad, Pani Popo and Coconut Haupia Pie!

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  • 🫐 What is an acai bowl?
  • ❤️Why You'll Love This Recipe
  • 🛒Ingredients
  • 🔄Substitutions & Variations
  • 🌴How to Make This Acai Bowl Recipe
  • 🌟Expert Tips
  • 💭FAQs
  • 🍓More Breakfast Recipes to Try
  • 📋 Recipe
  • ⭐ Reviews

🫐 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

Are acai bowls actually healthy?

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.

Can you buy acai at the grocery store?

Most grocery stores carry frozen acai puree in the frozen fruit section, usually in small packets. Look for brands like Sambazon or Pitaya Foods.

How do you make an acai bowl thick?

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.

Acai bowl topped with fresh berries and other tasty toppings.

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📋 Recipe

Acai bowl topped with berries, granola and coconut.

Acai Bowl Recipe

Ashley Amundsen
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 with fresh fruit, nuts, coconut, granola, and more for a tasty way to start the day.
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Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Hawaiian
Servings 2 servings
Calories 168 kcal
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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

  1. 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.
  2. Substitutions: You can blend in other frozen fruits instead of berries. Try peaches, pineapple, mango, or whatever fruit you enjoy, for a different flavor.
  3. 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 168mgPotassium: 285mgFiber: 4gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 184mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Ashley Amundsen says

    May 01, 2025 at 12:28 pm

    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!

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  2. CAthayde says

    December 07, 2022 at 9:57 am

    Great smoothie bowl recipe! But, it's not an Açai bowl. Açai bowls have Açai, no other fruits blended in. Topping galore, yes!

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