Are acai bowls healthy?

Yes - acai bowls are packed with fruits, nutrients & antioxidants . Use unsweetened acai to cut down on added sugar and calories. Otherwise, enjoy what nature's candy has to offer!

Are acai bowls vegan?

Most acai bowls are vegan, though it is good to check for added dairy products like milk and yogurt in restaurants & smoothie shops. This acai bowl recipe uses coconut milk, and does not contain yogurt, so it is vegan.

Where can I find frozen acai?

Look for acai in the freezer section of your local grocery store, near the frozen fruit. It typically comes in a box with a few packets. Alternatively, look for powdered acai in the supplement section of your supermarket or health food store.

Can I use acai powder in an acai bowl instead of frozen acai?

Yes, but you may need to add an extra cup of frozen berries, bananas, mango, or ice to make up for the lost liquid. Start with 1-2 Tbsp of powder.

How many calories are in an acai bowl?

Most acai bowls (including this one) have around 500 calories. This number fluctuates based on toppings. To keep it light, stick to berries. Otherwise, go all out and make it a meal with more fresh fruits, nuts, and granola.

What can I substitute for acai in an acai bowl?

If you can't find frozen or powdered acai, use frozen berries instead.

How do you make an extra thick acai bowl or smoothie?

First, add less liquid. Cover ingredients with liquid halfway instead of three quarters in the blender. Next, add a creamy fruit like a ripe avocado or frozen mango. Finally, start blending on low, and slowly increase speed. Watch closely for movement in the blender - slow and steady wins the race.

What is the best blender for an acai bowl?

To make an extra creamy acai bowl, you need a powerful blender with a powerful motor and variable speed settings. The best blender in my opinion is the Vitamix. It's stainless-steel blades are durable, and it's widely regarded as one of the best high-end blenders out there. While standard blenders or personal blenders are more budget friendly, they tend to take longer to blend, and show wear and tear more easily.

Perfect acai bowl

Description

Whip up this delish acai bowl pre or post surf, hike, or morning workout to fuel up for the rest of the day!

Ingredients

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Smoothie bowl

3 packets frozen unsweetened acai
2 frozen bananas
1/2 ripe avocado
2-3 Tbsp peanut butter
3/4-1 1/2 cup coconut milk*

Toppings:

Strawberries
Blueberries
Banana
Granola
Coconut flakes
Almond slivers
Raspberries
Peanut butter

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Instructions

1. First, freeze bananas if not already frozen. Peel ripe bananas, break in half, and freeze in a sealed container for at least 12 hours, and up to 2 months. Before blending smoothie, prepare toppings.

2. Place all ingredients into a blender. Start blending on low, and increase speed gradually as the ingredients blend together. If blender stalls, stop, stir, and begin again at lowest speed, or stir with agitator if your blender provides one.

3. Pour smoothie into bowl and add toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

*depends on size of blender - fill until half the other ingredients are covered

Need some help? Check out this video.

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