Acai Bowl

Our Acai Bowl is made with frozen mixed berries, banana, non-dairy milk, and topped with toasted coconut and chia seeds. This Acai Berry Bowl is not only packed with superfoods but very refreshing, delicious, and sure to cool you down on a warm day! With only a few simple ingredients, this Easy Acai Bowl Recipe comes together in only minutes and it’s the perfect breakfast to energize you for that day ahead!

Why We Love This Recipe

• Amazing taste and so refreshing! This Acai Bowl is my go-to for smoothie breakfast recipes. That’s because it’s cool and refreshing which is what I want during summer mornings. Acai, buy itself, has a rather earthy flavor which is why the mixed berries really balance things out perfectly. The fresh fruit and coconut toppings are a must.
• This is such an easy recipe. If you have just minutes to prepare breakfast, this is your recipe. That’s because the only work you’ll be doing is slicing a few bananas and strawberries. After that, your blender does the heavy lifting. This recipe comes together in under five minutes and it’s five well spent.
• A bowl of superfoods! Berries, chia seeds, and acai are all top-of-the-charts superfoods. You can’t find a single ingredient in this recipe that isn’t packed with nutrients. Let’s talk just a bit about the key ingredient in this recipe, acai, and the health benefits thereof. Acai is literally loaded with antioxidants and much more so than most other berries. Acai is rich in essential vitamins and minerals. It’s also low in sugar and studies have shown that acai lowers bad cholesterol. (1)

What Exactly is Acai?

First, you have to pronounce it right. I made the mistake of calling it “ah-Kai” and received a few confused glances as if I’d discovered some new fruit no one had yet heard of. That’s because it’s pronounced “ah-sigh-ee”. Now that we’ve got that covered let’s answer the question. What is Acai? Acai are berries which grow on acai palm trees native to South American rain forests and they have a similar appearance to that of blueberries. However, they taste considerably different but in a good way.

What Does Acai Taste Like?

Acai has an earthy flavor which has be aptly described as a mixture between blackberries and raw chocolate.

How to Make an Acai Bowl

1. Using a blender, blend acai, frozen berries, and non-dairy milk.
2. Place blended mixture into a serving bowl.
3. Top with fresh berries, coconut, and chia seeds.
4. Serve immediately.

Recipe Variations

This Easy Acai Berry Bowl Recipe is perfect for creativity in the toppings department. That’s why I’m giving you just a few suggestions so you can enjoy being creative!

• Add some hemp hearts.
• Throw in some of your favorite nut butter for protein.
• Add some good quality chocolate chips to sweeten things up a bit.
• Top with granola for a little added crunch.

More Healthy Vegan Smoothies and Drinks

• Blueberry Spinach Smoothie
• Spinach Peanut Butter Smoothie
• Matcha Smoothie
• Turmeric Smoothie
• Strawberry Milk
• Banana Milk

You can find all of our Vegan Plate drinks here.

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