Acai Berry Smoothie Bowl (Printable)

Thick, creamy acai base topped with colorful fresh fruits, seeds, and granola for a satisfying morning meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Smoothie Base

01 - 2 packets (7 oz) frozen unsweetened acai puree
02 - 1 medium ripe banana, sliced and frozen
03 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
04 - 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

→ Toppings

06 - 1/2 banana, sliced
07 - 1/4 cup fresh berries
08 - 2 tablespoons gluten-free granola
09 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
10 - 1 tablespoon toasted coconut flakes
11 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
12 - 1 tablespoon almond butter or peanut butter

# How To Make:

01 - Combine frozen acai puree, frozen banana, almond milk, frozen berries, and honey in a high-powered blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until smooth and thick, scraping down the sides as needed. Consistency should be thicker than a standard smoothie.
03 - Pour blended mixture evenly into two serving bowls, spreading with a spoon to create an even layer.
04 - Arrange desired toppings artfully over each bowl, creating visual appeal and texture variety.
05 - Serve at once with a spoon and consume promptly to maintain optimal texture and temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent like dessert but your body actually thanks you for eating it.
  • The texture is completely different from drinking a smoothie, and somehow that spoon-and-bowl ritual makes breakfast feel intentional.
  • You get to play with toppings like you're decorating art, which is weirdly meditative on chaotic mornings.
02 -
  • The thickness is everything, and it comes from using truly frozen components and not being shy with the acai, because the moment you add too much milk thinking it'll be easier to blend, you end up with something you have to drink rather than eat.
  • Acai powder is not the same as acai puree no matter what anyone tells you, and if you use powder, add an extra half banana because the texture will never be quite as rich.
03 -
  • If your blender struggles, let the frozen components sit for two minutes while you gather toppings, because even just a tiny bit of thawing makes blending smoother without ruining the texture.
  • The secret that changes everything is using a high-powered blender if you have one, because the difference between a good smoothie bowl and a mediocre one is honestly just how well your machine can handle frozen fruit.
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