Acai Bowl Recipe – Slim Kitchen

I’m all a smoothie or smoothie bowl for nutritious breakfast or snacks. From a green smoothie bowl to a raspberry Chia smoothie, this girl loves her mixed fruits!

Now, this recipe is very similar to making a regular smoothie bowl, except we use frozen Acai bags instead of just frozen fruit.

Acai adds a lot of nutrients and earthy flavor, which is perfect for pairing with other fruits to sweeten it, such as frozen berries and bananas. Add almond milk, some almond butter and your favorite toppings and you can get a wholesome breakfast or snack!

The best part is that these bowls are unlimitedly customizable! You can swap out frozen fruit, use other liquids, and add any toppings your heart wants. Perfect for these mornings when you want to be healthy but don’t have a lot of time!

What is needed to make Acai bowls from scratch

Making Acai bowls from scratch is so fast and easy! Here is a short list of what you need:

• Frozen berries: Any type of berries is suitable for this recipe (strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, etc.). Just use something you have or like!
• banana: Use frozen bananas to produce the creamiest texture! The effect of room temperature bananas will not be the same as the frozen ones, making the mixture colder. Ideally, you need to use over-frozen bananas as it adds a lot of natural sweetness!
• Acai package: The obvious AH-SIGH-EE can be found in the refrigerator section of most grocery stores near frozen fruit. Sambazon brands are the most common, but as long as you get unsweetened packaging, any brand can use it because the sweet packaging is a bit sweet!
• Almond milk: Enough to mix everything together while maintaining the thickness.
• Almond Butter (optional): I like to add a tablespoon or two tablespoons of almond butter to my Acai bowl for some healthy fat and richness, but you can leave it out if you want.
• High power mixer: You need a blender that is powerful enough to break everything down into a creamy texture without having to add too much milk or you end up with more smoothies.

Can I use other types of frozen fruit instead of berries?

Absolutely! If your thing is not a berries, you can use other types of fruits like frozen mango, strawberries, pineapple, peach, papaya or any other type of fruit you like!

Can I add protein powder to these bowls?

Yes! Feel free to add your favorite protein powder to the bowl to enhance the protein! You may need to add a little extra liquid to smooth out everything, as the protein powder thickens the bowl.

What if I don’t have almond milk?

Any type of liquid can make the Acai bowl smoother! You can use apple juice, orange juice, and even coconut water.

Can I make these bowls sweet?

Yes! If you prefer a sweet bowl, add some honey or maple syrup to the blender for some extra sweetness.

Can I make these bowls more creamy?

Absolutely! You can add some regular Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt to keep it vegan.

How to Make This Homemade Acai Bowl Recipe

This bowl took literally 5 minutes to make! Here is a brief summary:

Throw some frozen berries, bananas and those Acai packages into a high-power blender.

Expert tips: Let the Acai packets sit for a minute or two and divide them into smaller pieces so you don’t overwhelm the blender.

Let the mixer break the fruit into smaller pieces and add another cup of almond milk.

Expert tips: You just need to help it blend enough while keeping it thick and spoonable.

If you want some extra cream, add a spoonful of almond butter. Mix them all until smooth and pour the mixture into a bowl.

Now is the fun part: toppings! No matter how you feel

What if I don’t have a blender?

You can use a food processor instead! It may not mix like a blender, but it still works.

What toppings can I add?

You can put anything you like on these bowls! Here are some of my favorites:

Can I prepare these bowls in advance?

Yes! You can add all the ingredients (minus almond milk) to the freezer bag to put in the garbage bowl! I like to use this option to quickly snack or breakfast when I don’t have a lot of time.