Acai Berry Smoothie Bowl (Printable)

Creamy frozen acai blended with banana and mixed berries, topped with fresh fruits, granola, and seeds for a colorful nutrient-packed breakfast.

# What You Need:

→ Smoothie Base

01 - 2 packets (7 oz) frozen unsweetened acai puree or 2 tablespoons acai powder plus 1/2 banana
02 - 1 medium ripe banana, sliced and frozen
03 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
04 - 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries such as blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries
05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, optional to taste

→ Toppings

06 - 1/2 banana, sliced
07 - 1/4 cup fresh berries such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries
08 - 2 tablespoons granola, gluten-free if needed
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, optional

# How-To:

01 - In a high-powered blender, combine the frozen acai puree or powder, frozen banana, almond milk, frozen berries, and honey or maple syrup if using.
02 - Blend on high speed until smooth and thick, scraping down the sides as needed. The mixture should have a thicker texture than a regular smoothie.
03 - Pour the smoothie base into two bowls, spreading evenly with a spoon.
04 - Arrange the desired toppings artfully over each bowl in an appealing pattern.
05 - Serve immediately and enjoy with a spoon.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes 10 minutes but looks like you spent an hour in the kitchen, which feels like a tiny victory on a busy morning.
  • The smoothie base is so creamy and thick that you actually use a spoon instead of gulping it down, which somehow makes you taste everything better.
  • You can raid your pantry for toppings and never make it the same way twice, so boredom isn't in the vocabulary.
02 -
  • If your blender struggles with frozen acai, warm the packet for 10 seconds under hot water first—sometimes being too rigid makes blending harder, which is true for more than just fruit.
  • The thickness is everything; if you add milk too generously thinking you'll adjust later, you end up with a smoothie instead of a bowl, and the whole experience changes.
03 -
  • Frozen bananas oxidize quickly once blended, so make this the exact moment you're ready to eat it; patience isn't rewarded here.
  • Toast your own granola in a dry pan for two minutes before serving if store-bought feels too uniform—homemade crunch sounds and tastes completely different.
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