This homemade acai bowl recipe is the best! Easy to make, healthy, thick, and topped with granola, berries, banana, and a drizzle of honey.
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I fell in love with acai bowls during my college days in San Diego, there is really nothing more refreshing than a thick superfood smoothie bowl topped with fresh fruit, granola and a drizzle of honey. It is light and filling at the same time and perfect on a sunny day.
Ingredients For Acai Bowl Recipe
Acai You can find these frozen packets at most grocery stores in the freezer section. I get mine at Trader Joe’s usually. I always buy the unsweetened version.
(Frozen) Banana I always use a frozen banana but if you only have a fresh banana and don’t want to wait for it to freeze that’s fine, just add a little ice if needed for consistency.
Frozen Berries/Fruit I like to add frozen strawberries and blueberries typically, but you can add whatever fruit you like, peaches, cherries, raspberries, etc. You can play around with flavors.
Coconut Water try to get a brand that has no added sweeteners or weird ingredients.
Toppings
Fruit sliced bananas, fresh strawberries, blueberries, and whatever fresh fruit you have on hand.
Granola you can use a homemade granola or a store-bought kind. It adds a nice crunch!
Extras like chia seeds, flax seeds or ground flax, cocao nibs, coconut flakes, and a drizzle of honey. You can customize your acai bowl however you like!
How to Make this Acai Bowl Recipe at Home
To make this acai bowl recipe at home simply add the acai, fruit and 3/4 cup coconut water to your blender. Add more coconut water as needed until you have a nice thick mixture. A good way to keep your acai bowl recipe thick is to chill your bowl in the freezer ahead of time.
Divide smoothie into two bowls and top with granola, fresh fruits, honey and any other toppings you like! chia seeds, flax seeds, cocao nibs, and coconut flakes are all great additions.
Acai Bowls
Acai bowls are such a refreshing breakfast, lunch, or even light dinner! Blend it up quickly and top with your favorite fruit and granola for a refreshing and healthy meal!
Ingredients
- 2 3.5 oz frozen acai packets
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 3/4-1 cup coconut water
Instructions
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Add acai packets, frozen banana, frozen strawberries, frozen blueberries and 3/4 cup of coconut water to blender.
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Blend until desired thickness, adding more coconut water as needed.
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Divide into two chilled bowls and top with granola, fresh strawberries, blueberries and banana slices. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with additional desired toppings.
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I’ve been dying to make an acai bowl at home! So glad I found this recipe- trying it for breakfast tomorrow!
I hope you enjoy this recipe, Jessica.
Acai is healthy and delicious, and now thanks to your post, I know there are bagged frozen acai in the grocery store! Time to head to Trader Joe’s and grab some.
The ones from Trader Joes are great. Thanks, Anita.
Acai bowls are my favorite, and they’re especially good homemade! Yours looks amazing!
Thank you Taleen
I love Acai bowls, but need to make my own!! 🙂 I love the beautiful colour of them. You have decorated it wonderfully too which delicious, fresh produce!
Thanks, Alex. We love making our own and you can play around with whatever produce is in season for toppings.
This looks delicious. I eat a lot of overnight oats and smoothie bowls. Will try this variation next week!
Thanks for your kind words, Nart. I hope you enjoy this recipe, it sounds like your vibe!
I love Acai bowls and so glad to find the Acai at Trader Joe’s. I am going to try your frozen banana trick so my bowl comes out more frozen.
I always buy so many bananas just for this reason, I love the texture and flavor it adds. Enjoy, Jere.
This acai bowl is the perfect breakfast with the creamy berry base and crunchy granola on top.
So glad you like it, Sharon. Thanks for your kind words.
This is one of the beautiful acai bowl i have seen. Need to find acai here locally to try it. Superb!
Thanks so much Sapana! Best of luck!
I love a good acai bowl! So beautiful with the fresh berries and love the addition of the coconut water!
The coconut water goes great in acai bowls, enjoy Lesli!
I don’t know why I don’t make and eat more açai bowls. These are so tempting. I think I’ll pop out to the store to grab what I need for them!
I hope you love it Marta!
I need to look for acai at my local grocery store. This looks so tasty!
I hope you are able to find some in the freezer section, Stine!
A lovely bowl that really gave me wings yesterday. I have added some walnuts for some extra texture. absolutely beautiful.
Oh yum, walnut are a great addition. Thanks Ramona!
This is interesting, I did not knew about acai bowls, thanks for the share. Would be so good to start a day with this healthy filling breakfast acai bowls.
They are definitely a great way to start the day, Renu!
What a great healthy recipe. I love to start my mornings with a healthy smoothie bowl.
Same here, Diana!
This is such a beautiful recipe! It has all the right flavors and textures as well! YUM!
Thanks so much Leslie!
This surely looks like the best acai bowl! Love the many different textures and layers of flavors here!
Thanks Gail!
I am always looking for healthy and delicious breakfast recipes, especially ones that I enjoy but are filling. I especially like being able to mix it up with different toppings!
I hope you enjoy this Jacqui!
This Acai bowl is simply the best as you said. I haven’t tried yet but loved to try as soon as I can get Frozen Acai.
I hope you enjoy it Lathiya!
I love acai bowls! So colourful, tasty and healthy! Perfect for a snack or breakfast! Its the best thing to have on a hot summer day too!
So glad you like this refreshing summer recipe too!