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acai bowl recipe

Thick Acai Bowl (Cafe-Style)

The Crispy Chef
This indulgent yet nutritious acai bowl blends frozen fruit with acai puree into a thick, spoonable base, topped with crunchy granola, fruit, nut butter, and more — it's a smoothie turned soft-serve breakfast you’ll crave every morning.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American, Fusion
Servings 1 bowl
Calories 340 kcal

Equipment

  • High-powered blender e.g. Vitamix or Ninja
  • Bowl for serving
  • Spatula to scoop out thick blend
  • Knife for slicing toppings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 packets (200g) frozen unsweetened acai puree
  • 1 large frozen banana
  • 1 cup frozen mixed berries
  • 0.5 cup coconut water, almond milk, or regular milk
  • 1 scoop protein powder (optional)
  • 1 handful spinach or kale (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon nut butter (optional, for richness)
  • 0.25 cup granola
  • fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
  • sliced banana
  • coconut flakes
  • honey or agave (drizzle)
  • additional toppings like nut butter, chia seeds, cacao nibs (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Run frozen acai packets under warm water for 10 seconds, then break into chunks. Prep frozen banana and berries.
  • Add liquid to blender first, then frozen banana, berries, and acai chunks. Blend starting on low, increasing speed while tamping down as needed.
  • Blend just until smooth and thick like soft serve. Add more liquid 1 tbsp at a time if needed. Mixture should not pour.
  • Use a spatula to scoop the thick mixture into a bowl. Smooth the surface for toppings.
  • Add toppings like granola, sliced banana, fresh berries, nut butter, coconut flakes, etc. Arrange as desired.
  • Eat immediately before it melts. Use a spoon and get base + toppings in every bite.

Notes

Use unsweetened acai packets for better control over sweetness. Let frozen fruit thaw slightly if your blender struggles. Keep toppings under 6 to avoid overwhelm. Eat immediately — it doesn’t store well. Swap in pitaya (dragon fruit) if you can’t find acai. Add spinach or protein powder for nutrition boosts.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 690mgFiber: 9gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 190IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 2.1mg
Keyword acai bowl, frozen smoothie bowl, Healthy Breakfast, homemade cafe acai
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