Acai bowls are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day or enjoy as a snack. Packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, this easy acai bowl recipe will have you feeling energized and ready to take on the day. Let’s dive into how you can make this refreshing treat at home.
Ingredients:
- 1 banana – sliced and frozen
- ½ cup blueberries – frozen
- ½ cup strawberries – frozen
- ¾ cup milk- use your favorite milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 2 packets frozen acai, broken into pieces
- assorted toppings – honey, nuts, seeds, fresh fruit, granola, coconut, etc.
Blender Version
To a blender (I like my vitamix that has a temper) add the milk and yogurt to the blender bowl. Add the frozen blueberries, strawberries, banana, and broken up acai.
With the blender on low, use the tamper to push the frozen fruit down, mixing around as much as possible.
Continue to blend on low until smooth, only adding additional liquid when needed. If you don’t have a temper just stop the blender and little at a time and mix up the fruit.
Divide the smoothie into two bowls and top with all your favorite toppings. Enjoy immediately.
Ninja Creami Version
Place all of your frozen ingredients in the cup. Add in your milk and place in the mixing cup. Add the lid and place in the ninja. For the settings, push full, then set to sorbet and let it mix.
Once mixed, take out and stir, breaking up any pieces. Make a well and add 1 tsp of milk. Place back in the ninja and do a respin on full cup.
Take out and top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Tips for the Perfect Acai Bowl
- Use Frozen Fruits: Using frozen fruits helps achieve a thick and creamy texture without needing to add ice, which can water down the flavor.
- Experiment with Toppings: Feel free to mix and match different toppings based on your preference. Other great additions include goji berries, cacao nibs, and hemp seeds.
- Prep Ahead: For a quicker assembly, you can pre-slice your fruits and store them in the fridge. This way, you can whip up an acai bowl in minutes, even on busy mornings.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Nutritious and Delicious: Acai bowls are not only tasty but also packed with nutrients that support your overall health.
- Customizable: You can easily customize this recipe to suit your taste and dietary needs.
- Quick and Easy: With minimal ingredients and steps, this acai bowl recipe is perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.
Easy Acai Bowl
Acai bowls are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day or enjoy as a snack. Packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, this easy acai bowl recipe will have you feeling energized and ready to take on the day. Let's dive into how you can make this refreshing treat at home.
Ingredients
- 1 banana - sliced and frozen
- ½ cup blueberries - frozen
- ½ cup strawberries - frozen
- ¾ cup milk- use your favorite milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 2 packets frozen acai, broken into pieces
- assorted toppings - honey, nuts, seeds, fresh fruit, granola, coconut, etc.
Instructions
Blender Version
- To a blender (I like my vitamix that has a temper) add the milk and yogurt to the blender bowl.
- Add the frozen blueberries, strawberries, banana, and broken up acai. With the blender on low, use the tamper to push the frozen fruit down, mixing around as much as possible.
- Continue to blend on low until smooth, only adding additional liquid when needed.
- If you don’t have a temper just stop the blender and little at a time and mix up the fruit.
- Divide the smoothie into two bowls and top with all your favorite toppings. Enjoy immediately.
Ninja Creami Version- Place all of your frozen ingredients in the cup. Add in your milk and place in the mixing cup. Add the lid and place in the ninja. For the settings, push full, then set to sorbet and let it mix.
- Once mixed, take out and stir, breaking up any pieces. Make a well and add 1 tsp of milk. Place back in the ninja and do a respin on full cup.
Take out and top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!