Açaí Bowl Recipe (Quick & Easy)
This vibrant açaí bowl is a refreshing and nourishing way to start your day. Made with frozen açaí purée (or see notes for an açaí powder option), it’s endlessly customizable and comes together in just minutes. Top it with your favorite fruits, granola, nut butter, and fun extras like coconut or cacao nibs. Don’t have açaí? No problem, this smoothie bowl includes easy swaps using frozen cherries or blueberries.
Servings: (makes about 2 cups)
Ingredients
- 1 packet(s) (3.5 oz / 100g) frozen açaí purée (see notes for substitutions)
- 1 frozen banana
- ½ cup(s) mixed frozen berries (or use a single berry like strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, or cherry)
- ¼–½ cup(s) plant-based milk (such as oat or soy)
- 1 tablespoon(s) nut or seed butter (optional, for richness, try cashew, almond, or sunflower)
- 1 - 2 teaspoon(s) maple syrup or agave (optional, to taste)
- Toppings of choice: such as sliced banana, fresh berries, granola, nut or seed butter, coconut flakes, chia seeds, hemp hearts, cacao nibs, dried berries, or a drizzle of maple syrup
Instructions
- Blend the base: Break up the frozen açaí packet and banana into chunks to help them blend more easily. Add the açaí, banana, frozen berries, ¼ cup plant-based milk, nut butter (if using), and maple syrup or agave (if using) to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and thick, using a tamper or pausing to scrape down the sides as needed. Add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, only as needed, the goal is a thick, spoonable texture.
- Assemble: Scoop the smoothie mixture into a bowl, add your favorite toppings, and serve right away.
Notes
Storage: Best enjoyed fresh. If needed, freeze the blended base in an ice cube tray. When ready to eat, pop the cubes into a blender or food processor and re-blend with a splash of plant-based milk until smooth.
Add Protein: To make it more filling, blend in a scoop of your favorite plant-based protein powder. If it thickens too much, just add a little more milk.
Ninja Creami Option: Let frozen ingredients thaw slightly or use fresh ingredients so they blend smoothly. Blend all base ingredients, pour into a Creami pint, and freeze for 24 hours. Spin using the Lite Ice Cream or Sorbet setting. Re-spin with a splash of plant-based milk if needed. Top and enjoy!
No Frozen Açaí Purée? Try one of these swaps:
Frozen açaí packets are often available at health food stores, but if you can’t find them, here are some easy alternatives:- Açaí Powder: Shelf-stable and easy to source. Use 1–2 teaspoons açaí powder and up the frozen mixed berries to 1 cup total.
- Skip the Açaí: Use ½ cup frozen cherries or ½ cup frozen blueberries and 1 teaspoon lemon juice to brighten the flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving without toppings (recipe makes 1 serving) | Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 784mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 443IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 2mg
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