15 Jun Best Homemade Acai Bowl

The best ever homemade acai bowl made with simple and healthy ingredients! This gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and vegan-friendly recipe is the perfect refreshment on a hot summer day. Ready in under 10 minutes, this smoothie bowl recipe is a true family favorite. Whether you are lounging by the pool, looking for post-workout fuel, or just craving something fresh and cold, this smoothie bowl is for you! It is sweetened naturally, loaded with vitamins, protein, antioxidants, and tastes like you are sitting on a beach in Bali.

What’s the hype around smoothie bowls?

I have a very high standard for a “GOOD” acai bowl. Trust me on this. I’ve had my fair share of smoothie bowls, especially during my time abroad in Australia and Bali last year. So don’t try to serve me some strawberry banana smoothie in a bowl, topped with some granola, and call it an acai bowl. That won’t fly.

After getting back to the US, I was determined to find a restaurant that was even half as good as one of my abroad bowls. I had zero luck. Dishearted, I decided to mess around in the kitchen. After many failed attempts, I have finally found THAT bowl.

I think I have just converted from a smoothie girl to an acai bowl girl. This recipe is out of this world! I am obsessed. Seriously. Catch me making this daily all summer long. It’s so refreshing and tasty!

I dare you to try this recipe; it will blow your mind! You can add whatever toppings you want: from granola, cereal, cacao nibs, shredded coconut, banana slices, berries, to chia seeds. I honestly feel like I am right back in Bali, sitting on the beach.

Ingredients for a healthy acai bowl

You seriously do not need to go to a store to buy an overpriced acai bowl. I’ve got you covered. This recipe is SO easy and only calls for 6 ingredients. Just throw everything into a blender and BAM you’ve got a restaurant worth, refreshing and healthy bowl with no added sugar!

• Frozen blueberries
• Frozen mixed berries
• Plain greek yogurt
• Chia seeds
• Acai powder (this one is super affordable!)
• Banana

Best toppings for healthy acai bowl

You seriously can’t go wrong with any topping. I mean they are all so delicious! Obviously, I have a few favorites…..

• Banana
• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Shredded coconut
• Cacao nibs
• Granola (currently obsessed with Purely Elizabeth Original and Michele’s Almond Butter)

How to make a thick smoothie

Ok so here the deal… there is definitely a trick to making your smoothies THICK and spoonable over super thin. What to know my secret???

Here it comes….. you MUST blend your frozen berries, fruits, and vegetables in your food processor or blender before adding plant milk, water, or yogurt. It is a game changer. Try it. I promise.

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