Last week on my Instagram stories, I shared how I make açaí bowls, and never have I ever had more requests for a blog post! Apparently you guys are fans, so I’m sharing my three go-to recipes. I make these quite often for breakfast or an afternoon snack. It should be noted that most açaí bowls are packed with added sugar from the smoothie packets often used, so I opt for the pure, sugar-free açaí blend, made from just the one ingredient! I add bananas and berries, so there is naturally occurring sugar in all three recipes, but I also make sure to pack in protein, omega-3s and other nutrients.
All of my bowls follow this general recipe
But feel free to get creative with it!
-1 unsweetened açaí packet- I use unsweetened so you don’t pack in 20+ extra grams of sugar. I buy them at Whole Foods, but they’re available at most grocery stores in the frozen section these days.
-1 scoop of grass-fed collagen peptides (or other unflavored protein powder)- The protein powder keeps me fuller for longer, I like this one because it’s unflavored and so so good for you.
-1 tablespoon of nut butter- Depending on the direction of the bowl, you can use any nut butter here. Coconut butter would work too!
-1 frozen banana- This is where most of the sugar comes from, but I like it for creaminess and sweetness. Other ideas are welcome.
-Ingredient for flavor (spinach, berries, cherries, etc)- This could really be anything and the amount depends on your taste.
-1/2 cup milk of your choice- I usually opt for coconut or cashew milk, but really anything works.
For all three bowls, mix the “base ingredients” in a blender until smooth and pour the mix into a bowl. The sky is the limit when it comes to toppings, so go buck wild or check out my suggestions below.
Berry Blast Bowl
This is probably the bowl I make most often. I like it for breakfast, and am constantly changing up topping depending on what I have in my cabinets and fridge.
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Base ingredients:
1 unsweetened açaí packet
1 scoop of collagen peptides
1 tablespoon of almond butter
1 frozen banana
Small handful of frozen mixed berries
1/2 cup milk of your choice
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Topping ingredients:
Mixed berries
Pomegranate seeds
Granola
Chopped almonds and/or pistachios
Drizzle of almond butter
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PB&J Bowl
I love making this bowl for an afternoon snack or even post-dinner dessert. It feels extra indulgent like ice cream (kind of), but is high in protein and has zero added sugar.
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Base ingredients:
1 unsweetened açaí packet
1 scoop of collagen peptides
1 tablespoon of peanut butter
1 frozen banana
3-4 frozen cherries
1/2 cup milk of your choice
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Topping ingredients:
Chopped peanuts
Granola
Chia seeds
Sliced strawberries
Sliced bananas
Drizzle of peanut butter
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Clean Green Bowl
I love the green bowl because it’s an easy way to get your raw greens in first thing. You can put in a ton of fresh spinach and hardly taste it, so why not? I often skip the acai part of this and add frozen coconut meat or something else to replace it.
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Base ingredients:
1 unsweetened açaí packet
1 scoop of collagen peptides
1 tablespoon of almond or cashew butter
1 frozen banana
Large handful, baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup milk of your choice
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Topping ingredients:
Granola
Chia seeds
Coconut flakes
Berries
Drizzle of raw honey
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I’d love to hear your açaí bowl recipes and favorite toppings!
Why do all of these look so delicious?! Seriously craving one now!
Xo, Elizabeth
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Thank you so much for these recipes! I have always wanted to try and make my own bowls, but was a littler nervous. I can’t wait to try these.
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Don’t be nervous, they’re SO easy and so so delicious. I hope you enjoy!
Hi, quick question. Is it the collagen that makes these bowl so thick, or is it the acai? Thanks!
Don’t be nervous, they’re SO easy and So delicious!!
Agreed! You don’t need the collagen but it adds another layer of thickness.
Trader Joe’s now sells Unsweetened Organic Acai Packets for maybe $5. They’re perfect for bowls and smoothies, highly recommend!
Lauren
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No way! That’s great to know. I hadn’t seen them at my TJ’s but will keep an eye out now. Thanks!
beautiful pictures!
YUM! These look so good.
Yum!! This is the perfect summer breakfast / snack now that it’s warming up. This meal reminds me of the bowl I used to get at Jamba Juice. Not sure if you have this juice chain on the East Coast..Thanks for sharing!
Cassandra Ann
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These look so perfect for the warm weather we’re having, I think I’ll try the green one first!
Thank you for posting! Your bowls are so pretty!
Acai bowls are so yummy, especially in the summer when it’s hot out!
When I make green bowls, I add matcha powder for added health benefits.
I’m a big fan of chocolate and peanut butter so this is the recipe I make when I need to satisfy a craving:
“Un-Chunky Monkey”
Base:
– 1 unsweetened acai packet (I buy them from Fresh Direct and Trader Joe’s)
– 1/2 frozen banana
– 1 TBS raw cacao powder
– 1 TBS Lite Desiger Whey protein (chocolate)
– 1 TBS ground flaxseed meal
– 1/2 Cup unsweetened almond milk
– Crushed ice (if needed, to thicken/chill)
Toppings:
– Light drizzle of natural, unsalted peanut butter
– 1TBS unsweetened shredded coconut flakes
– 1 TBS unsalted peanuts
– 1 TBS raw cacao nibs
– 1/2 banana, sliced
– 3/4 Cup mixed berries (whatever is in
This looks amazing! I can’t eat whey (allergy) but will substitute that and try this. Literally my mouth is watering just reading the recipe 🙂
Thanks for sharing your Acai bowl recipes, I enjoy a nice acai bowl especially now that we are heading into spring / summer.
Eme x
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Thanks for these ideas. I love acai bowls but seem to get stuck making the same one day after day. I don’t love too much banana so I find that avocado works great for creaminess as well!
Love that idea! I’m going to try that this weekend. Thank you!
Julia!!! How exactly do you get that amazing pink color!!!