recipe // homemade acaii bowl

I’ve never been a big lunch eater, so when I discovered acai bowls, I was instantly hooked! A fresh, healthy, light option that keeps me full all afternoon? Check!

I’m embarrassed to admit how much I probably spent ordering these from a nearby juice bar, Nekter, until I finally learned how to make them on my own. Now, I eat one almost every single day for lunch. The trick? Frozen acai puree packets! I buy bags and bags at Trader Joes and keep in my freezer to have on hand.

The fun thing about homemade acai bowls is that you can really customize them to your preferences. Below, I’ve listed what I enjoy eating in and on mine, but feel free to play around with ingredients you love! I’m always adding something different to change things up, but the recipe below is my tried-and-true favorite way to make a homemade acai bowl. I hope you enjoy!

my homemade acaii bowl

 

INGREDIENTS

 

ACAI

  • 1 frozen acai pack (I’ve only used the Trader Joe’s brand.)
  • 1/2 cup of almond milk (I use this kind.)
  • 1/2 frozen banana (If you don’t have any frozen, use half a banana with 1/2 cup of ice.)
  • 1/3 cup frozen blueberries
  • 5-7 frozen strawberries
  • 1 handful of spinach
  • 1 scoop of vital proteins collagen peptides (or a protein powder you prefer)
  • 1 drizzle of honey

TOPPINGS

  • 3-4 strawberries, sliced
  • 1/2 banana, sliced
  • 1/4 cup of granola
  • 1 drizzle of honey

INSTRUCTIONS

Pour almond milk into blender. (I use the Vitamix we received as a wedding gift.) Next, run the frozen acai packet under warm water for about 15-30 seconds, or until you can break it up into a few pieces. Add to blender. (Careful! This can get messy.) Then, add in frozen blueberries, frozen strawberries, a handful of spinach, a scoop of protein powder and finally, if desired, a drizzle of honey for sweetness, in that order.

Turn blender on low. (If using a Vitamix, I set it on level 1.) While the blender runs, slice and prepare desired toppings. If blender stalls, add a splash of extra almond milk and/or stop the blender and use a spatula to move around the ingredients. I like my acai bowl to be thick, so I try to use as little liquid as possible.

Once the acai is completely smooth (I can tell when it no longer makes a crunching sound while blending), pour into a bowl. Add toppings. Enjoy!

I only wish I’d learned how to make these sooner! This makes an amazing, healthy lunch that is both yummy and filling. The more I make these acai bowls, the less I feel the need to use exact measurements. So don’t worry it’s not precise! Also, as I mention in the recipe, I love a thick, smooth acai instead of a watery, liquidy one. So play around with liquid amounts to get the texture you prefer!

Finally, if you have any favorite acai bowl additions, let me know! I’d love to hear how you make yours.

Love from the Sunshine State,

Kate

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7 Comments

  1. Sydney said:

    I love making these bowls on the weekends after workout classes! I like to mix things up and add different fruits like kiwi or pineapples and different nut butters (trader joe’s almond butter is the best!) and nuts like pistachios!

    Published 9.3.19 · Reply
  2. Chandler said:

    This sounds so tasty! I’ll have to try your recipe! Mine is as follows (makes 2 servings):
    2 Sambazon (unsweetened) smoothie packs
    1 frozen banana
    1 cup frozen riced cauliflower
    3/4 cup Motts reduced sugar apple juice

    I blend up the banana, cauliflower and apple juice first until it’s a smooth creamy consistency, then I add the slightly melted smoothie packs and blend until fully combined! You can’t even taste the cauliflower and it’s a great way to add some substance without too many carbs or sugars!

    Published 9.3.19 · Reply
  3. I LOVE making these at home. It’s so much easier to control what goes into and it makes for a pretty healthy snack. Does the milk make it creamier? Because I use no sugar added Apple Juice and mine has this icy cold slightly thicker than a smoothie texture!

    Published 9.4.19 · Reply
  4. Mariah said:

    This looks delicious! I will totally have to try this recipe!

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    Published 9.18.19 · Reply
  5. Mari said:

    Hello, I liked your recipe very much. It came as a surprise to me that I can add cauliflower to the banana! But really, you need less carbohydrates. And it goes well together. And apple with banana is delicious taste. My favorite!
    Thanks for the recipe.

    Published 9.13.20 · Reply
  6. Lalon said:

    Homemade acaii bowl recipes are the best idea. I add banana to boost its test, My chile-like recipes and I am sometimes prepared it at my home!

    Published 4.11.23 · Reply
  7. Aliza said:

    This recipe was a hit with my family. Simple ingredients and delicious results.

    Published 2.18.24 · Reply