Description
This vibrant and refreshing Açaí Bowl is a quick and delicious way to enjoy a nutritious breakfast or snack. Made with frozen mixed berries, frozen banana, açaí puree, coconut yogurt, and apple juice, blended until smooth and creamy, then topped with fresh fruit, granola, coconut flakes, and peanut butter for a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ready in just 10 minutes, this recipe captures the essence of your favorite juice bar treat at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Blend
- 2 cups frozen mixed berries
- 1 frozen banana, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 3/4 cup pure apple juice
- 1/2 cup coconut yogurt
- 1 cup frozen açaí puree (150g) or 1 tbsp açaí powder
Toppings
- 1/4 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1/4 cup granola
- 2 tbsp coconut flakes
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Gather all the ingredients, ensuring that the berries and frozen banana are properly frozen to achieve a thick, creamy texture for the smoothie base.
- Blend the base: In a blender, combine the frozen mixed berries, chopped frozen banana, pure apple juice, coconut yogurt, and frozen açaí puree. Blend on high speed for about 1 minute or until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Serve the smoothie: Scoop the thick smoothie mixture evenly into two bowls, making sure the texture is thick enough to hold toppings.
- Add toppings: Garnish each bowl with sliced strawberries and banana, sprinkle with granola and coconut flakes, and finish with a spoonful of peanut butter on top for added flavor and crunch.
Notes
- Make an açaí bowl like your local juice bar using just 5 simple ingredients.
- Ready in 10 minutes, it’s a quick and nutritious breakfast or snack option.
- The bowl is thick, naturally sweet, vibrant purple, and very refreshing.
- Customize your toppings to suit your taste and dietary preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 248
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 13 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 4.6 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
