Easiest Healthy Acai Bowl Recipe

This is the easiest Acai Bowl recipe! All you need is acai powder, frozen blueberries, banana, Greek yogurt for protein and honey!

How to make this acai bowl

1. Add frozen blueberries, banana, blackberries and Greek yogurt to a blender.
2. Drizzle fresh honey over top (optional) and add in the acai powder.
3. Pulse on low power and blend until smooth.
4. Serve in a bowl with your toppings of choice!

Ingredients and substitutions

• Acai powder – you could use acai puree, but acai powder tastes just as good.
• Frozen blueberries – frozen strawberries are also delicious.
• Blackberries – if you’re not a fan of blackberries, swap for your other favourite berries or fruits.
• Frozen banana – applesauce, dates and frozen mango will all give it the same creamy texture.
• Greek yogurt – for a dairy-free alternative, swap for almond milk or soy milk.
• Honey – maple syrup will also sweeten it up and agave syrup is a great vegan alternative.

How many calories are in an acai bowl?

This healthy recipe has just 346 calories or 173 calories per bowl. It's a much more calorie-friendly version than the pricey restaurant and store-bought versions, which tend to have a lot more sugar and can contain up to 460 calories per serving. By making your own acai bowls at home, you'll save money and calories.

What is an acai bowl?

An acai bowl is a delicious and thick smoothie bowl made of acai fruit or powder and a range of other berries and fruit. The bowl is mixed in a blender with acai, berries, frozen banana and yogurt or dairy-free milk and often topped with sliced fruit, nuts, granola and/or seeds. The most important ingredient is the acai – other than that, you can customize the bowl to include your favourite toppings and any optional sweeteners.

Is an acai bowl actually healthy?

Acai bowls can be extremely healthy based on what you put in them. They’re a great way to start your day on a healthy note. Acai is considered a superfood, as it’s rich in antioxidants that can build up your immune system and low in sugar. An acai bowl is typically high in fibre and full of nutrients like calcium, vitamin C, manganese and potassium. I recommend making your own acai bowl at home, as the store-bought and pre-made versions tend to be high in sugar.

Storing your acai bowls

Make sure to store your acai bowls in glass containers, as they seal better and prevent any air from getting in. If you're meal prepping this recipe, keep in mind that the texture will change as the ingredients will no longer be frozen. It'll still taste just as good but will have a consistency that's more like a traditional smoothie than a thicker smoothie bowl.

Freezing this acai bowl

Not only is this acai bowl super healthy, but it’s easy to meal prep and freeze too. After you’ve blended all your ingredients, freeze the mixture in an air-tight glass container. Take it out and let it thaw at room temperature for 10-20 minutes before adding your toppings.

You can also pre-assemble the acai bowls by freezing the fruit and berries in Ziploc bags and storing your pre-cut toppings in the fridge for up to a week. Add the Greek yogurt and acai powder to your frozen ingredients, blend, sprinkle on the toppings and dig in.

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Meal prep tools for this recipe

• My Vitamix is a must have for smoothies, sauces, soups and purees
• An Immersion blender is a cheaper way to blend things up
• These mason jars are great for smoothies