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6 Healthy And Delicious Acai Bowl Recipes to Try

Did you know acai bowls are a great way to start your day with something healthy and delicious? Not only are they full of antioxidants and other nutrients, but they also don't require a lot of preparation time.

This makes them ideal for people trying to detoxify or lose weight.

Don’t fret if you’ve never prepared acai bowl recipes before. We’ve got your back with a few easy-to-follow ones listed below. Read on to discover more:


1. Green Tropical

This first acai bowl recipe will be enough to serve one person and takes around 15 minutes to make. It's best to use frozen fruit for the acai puree and fresh fruit for the toppings. For this acai bowl you'll need the following ingredients:

• 100g or 3.5oz of frozen unsweetened acai berry puree
• 1/2 banana
• 1 cup of kale
• 1 cup of spinach
• 1/2 cup of mango chunks
• 1/2 cup of unsweetened almond milk/coconut milk

Afterward, add all of the ingredients into a blender, with the softest ones first. Start blending on a low setting, adding milk a little at a time. Then blend on high for a few more seconds.

The next thing you want to do is to pour the puree into a bowl. Finish the bowl by adding these toppings:

• 1/2 sliced banana
• 2 tbsp peeled and chopped pineapple
• 2 tbsp of unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup of granola
• a drizzle of raw honey

You can always opt-out of any toppings you dislike or lack. They are there to add additional flavor, so feel free to mix and match. Make changes to whichever ingredient you don't like and brew a bowl that’s perfect for you.


2. Lime Zinger

If you're looking for an acai bowl that has a tarter and fresher flavor, try out the lemon zinger. This recipe can serve 2-3 people. This serving size depends on how many toppings you add to the final bowl.

Here are the ingredients that you'll need for this acai bowl:

• 100g or 3.5oz of frozen unsweetened acai berry puree
• 1 banana
• 1/3 cup of strawberries
• 1/3 cup of chopped pineapples
• 1/3 cup of blueberries
• 1/3 cup of chopped peaches
• 1 tbsp of fresh lime juice
• 1/2 cup of coconut water

In a blender, start on a low setting and gradually add the coconut water in. Once all the ingredients are somewhat combined, blend it on a high setting. The trick is to ramp up your speed slowly to enjoy a consistent and smooth blend.

Pour the acai puree into a bowl then add the toppings below. These toppings are for one acai bowl, so add more as necessary.


• A handful of halved or thinly sliced strawberries
• A handful of blueberries
• A handful of blackberries
• 2 tbsp of shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1 tbsp of chia seeds
• 1/4 cup of vanilla almond granola
• a drizzle of raw honey

Again, the toppings are just recommendations and you can take out whatever you don't like.


3. Mango Berry

This acai bowl centers around tropical fruits (especially mangoes) and different types of berries. As stated above, it's better to use frozen fruits for the puree. For this bowl, however, you can use fresh mangoes.

Here's the list of acai bowl ingredients you'll need:

• 100g or 3.5 frozen unsweetened acai berry puree
• 1/2 cup of chopped mangoes
• 1/2 cup of blueberries
• 1/2 cup of strawberries
• 1/2 banana
• 1/2 cup of your milk of choice
• 1 tbsp of raw honey

If you haven't noticed, the process for blending the acai bowl puree is the same for all acai bowl recipes. Add in all your ingredients, pouring in the milk a little at a time. Then blend from a low setting, changing to a higher one towards the end.

After you've poured it into a bowl, you can then add these toppings:

• 1 sliced banana
• a handful of sliced strawberries
• a handful of blueberries
• 1/4 cup of chopped mangoes
• 1/4 cup vanilla granola
• 1 tbsp of chia seeds
1 tbsp of mini chocolate chips/cocoa nibs

Feel free to change the measurements of the toppings and remove anything you don't like.


4. Peanut Butter Banana

A classic acai bowl recipe, peanut butter banana is a cheaper option when it comes to the ingredients needed. This recipe is enough to serve one person and only requires 10 minutes of preparation. The ingredients you'll need are:

• 100g or 3.5oz frozen unsweetened acai berry puree
• 1 banana
• 1 1/2 tbsp natural unsalted peanut butter
• 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
• 1/2 cup of strawberries
• 1/2 cup of your milk of choice

The recommended toppings for this acai bowl recipe are:

• 1/2 sliced banana
• 1 tbsp natural unsalted peanut butter
• 2 tsp of shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1 tbsp of mini chocolate chips/cocoa nibs
• a drizzle of raw honey

You can always remove any toppings you don't like and change their measurements.


5. Berry Blast

This acai bowl is the easiest to prepare as the only thing you need to chop are the strawberries. The ingredients for the puree are:

• 100g or 3.5oz frozen unsweetened acai berry puree
• 1/2 banana
• 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
• 1/2 cup blueberries
• 1/4 cup blackberries
• 1/4 cup raspberries
• 1/2 cup milk of choice
• 1 tablespoon honey

After you've blended everything and place the puree into a bowl, then you can add in the toppings. For the toppings of this acai bowl, you can use the same ingredients as the ones used for the puree. Sprinkling in the same types of berries and whatever else extras you want to add.


6. Protein Acai Bowl

A protein acai bowl is an easy and tasty way to get you're required amount of protein if you're on a special diet or working out. Here's everything you'll be needing:

• 100g or 3.5oz of frozen unsweetened acai berry puree
• 2 tbsp of peanut butter
• 3 tbsp whey protein powder of your choice
• 1/2 banana
• 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
• 1/2 cup blueberries
• 1 tbsp of honey
• 1/2 cup milk of your choice


After you're done with the puree, you can then add in these toppings:

• a handful of blueberries
• a handful of sliced strawberries
• 1/2 sliced banana
• 1 tsp peanut butter
• 1 tbsp chia seed
• 1/4 cup of vanilla granola


If you want to spice up the way you prepare acai after trying out these recipes, you can also try making acai sorbets. You can learn how to make acai sorbet here.


Give These Acai Bowl Recipes a Try

We hope that after reading this article you were able to learn a few acai bowl recipes that you can try at home. There's always plenty more out there to learn, and you could even make your recipe depending on what you have in your kitchen.

Of course, you shouldn’t stop with these acai recipes. There are other healthy recipes to try out. Don’t hesitate to read more of our fitness guides right here to learn even more!



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