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Acai Bowl

The Brazilian acai bowl is a thick and nourishing frozen acai blend served in a bowl and topped with fresh fruits, granola, and a drizzle of honey, just as it is enjoyed on the beaches of Brazil. It is a powerhouse of antioxidants and energy that doubles as a delicious and satisfying meal.

4.5
10 min
🍴2 servings
🔥320 cal
🔖Easy
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A thick and antioxidant-rich frozen acai blend topped with fresh fruit and granola inspired by Brazilian beach culture.

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Nutrition per serving

320Calories
6gProtein
52gCarbs
10gFat
9gFiber

Ingredients

2servings

Base

Liquid

Topping

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Instructions

1

Blend the Acai Base

Break the frozen acai pulp packets into chunks and add them to a high-powered blender along with the frozen banana chunks. Add the almond milk or coconut water starting with just half of it to keep the blend thick. Blend on high, using a tamper if available, until completely smooth and creamy. Add more liquid only if needed as the mixture should be very thick.

2

Check the Consistency

The blended base should be thick enough that it does not flow when you tilt the blender, almost like a very firm sorbet. If it is too liquid, add more frozen banana. If it is too thick to blend, add liquid one tablespoon at a time. The thickness is what gives the bowl its signature texture.

3

Pour and Top

Immediately pour the thick acai blend into two chilled bowls. Working quickly before it begins to melt, arrange the sliced strawberries in a row on top and scatter the granola evenly across the surface for crunch.

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4

Finish and Serve

Drizzle the honey or agave syrup over the top of each bowl. Serve immediately as the bowl will begin to melt at room temperature. You can add additional toppings such as sliced banana, shredded coconut, or chia seeds according to your preference.

Substitutions

frozen acai pulpfrozen blueberries blended with a teaspoon of beet powder to approximate the color and antioxidant profile
almond milkcoconut water for a lighter liquid that is more traditional to Brazilian acai preparation

Common mistakes

Adding too much liquid at the start which makes the base runny and prevents it from holding the toppings
Using fresh instead of frozen banana which significantly reduces the thickness of the base blend
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