Make a thick, protein-packed acai smoothie bowl at home using frozen fruit, Greek yogurt, and protein powder. It’s perfect for meal prep and easy to customize with your favorite toppings.
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Acai Breakfast Bowl Recipe Tips
I make these year-round to keep in the freezer, so my kids can grab them and add their own toppings in the mornings. I’ve made this recipe countless times, and I’ve put together my top tips to help you make a perfect bowl on your first try.
- Use frozen fruit. If the fruit is fresh or thawed, it will alter the texture of the acai bowls.
- Use a high-powered blender to get a smooth consistency. I have a Blendtec.
- Save any crunchy toppings, like coconut flakes and granola, for the very end so they do not get soggy.
- The toppings are the best part! My favorites are: blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, mangoes, bananas, chia seeds, honey, granola, and peanut butter.
- This is my favorite homemade granola recipe, and it makes the best topping for these bowls.
Ingredients & Estimated Cost:
Here is everything you need to make this recipe, along with a few substitution recommendations.
- Frozen Acai (4 cups – $6.48): I used Acai and Dragon Fruit blend, but any flavor will work.
- Bananas (2 – $0.50): Use ripe bananas or substitute with ½ cup applesauce.
- Greek Yogurt (2 cups – $1.78): Use whatever flavor you prefer. I use Ancient Greek Original.
- 3 scoops Vanilla Protein Powder (3 scoops – $3.60): Use your favorite brand. I use Optimum Nutrition Whey.
- Almond milk (1 cup – $0.28): I used Unsweetened Vanilla Almond milk. You can also use regular milk, coconut milk, or oat milk.
The recipe cost is calculated based on the amounts needed and may vary due to fluctuating grocery costs.
How To Make Acai Smoothie Bowl Recipe
Blend all the ingredients, pour into containers, freeze, process on the ice cream setting, garnish, and serve.
- Place ingredients into a high-powered blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into Ninja Creami containers and freeze for 24 hours.
- Process on the Soft Ice Cream setting.
- Scoop into individual bowls.
- Add toppings of your choice and serve.
Recipe FAQs
You can use frozen fruit for a similar taste and texture.
It could be due to too much liquid or to using fresh fruit instead of frozen.
Vitamix or Blendtec work great, or any other high-powered blender.
Acai Smoothie Bowls
Recipe Cost 12.64 Serving Cost 2.10Equipment
- Ninja Creami
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Liquid measuring cup
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen acai or mix in any frozen fruit I used Acai and Dragon Fruit
- 2 Bananas
- 2 cups Greek Yogurt I used Ancient Greek Original
- 3 scoops Vanilla Protein Powder I used Optimum Nutrition Whey
- 1 cup Almond milk I used Unsweetened Vanilla Almond milk
Optional Toppings:
- Granola
- Sliced Banana Strawberry, Mango, Berries
- Coconut Flakes
- Peanut Butter
- Chia Seeds
- Honey or Agave
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a high-powered blender
- Blend until completely smooth, and all chunks are gone.
- Pour the mixture into the Ninja Creami containers.
- Freeze for 24 hours.
- Process on the Soft Ice Cream setting, then scoop into individual bowls.
- Add your favorite toppings.
- Enjoy every yummy bite!
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