Do you want a healthy breakfast recipe to add some excitement to your mornings? Been doing the green breakfast smoothie and could use a change? Or are you looking for an easy and tasty snack that just feels like a treat? Then why not give this delicious Acai Bowl with coconut a try!
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Why I Love This Recipe
The acai bowl is a nutritious dish that is as healthy as it is delicious, plus it's perfect for busy families, foodies or home cooks who want something hearty yet simple. With its creamy texture and invigorating flavor from the fresh fruits, nuts and seeds, you won't be disappointed when enjoying this incredible superfood acai bowl recipe!
If you even knew how much time I've spent in line waiting for my fav acai bowl, you'd laugh! So rather than spend $10 every time the craving strikes, here is my own acai bowl Recipe you can make (in mere minutes) at home!
This Coconut Acai bowl is the snack you have been dreaming of. It is healthy, delicious and will make you feel like you are on a tropical vacation. With only four simple ingredients, this recipe is easy to follow and super quick to make. The next time you are craving a delicious superfood snack, this one will be it!
Here is my favorite Acai Bowl Recipe which has been on my mind for years - ever since I spent a few weeks in Brazil and most recently Hawaii and ate them on the daily! Let's break it down shall we...
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Acai Superfruit Packs
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Almond Milk or Coconut Water
- Shredded Coconut
- Crumbled Granola
*For a full list of ingredients and instructions please see recipe card below.
How to Make Acai Bowls
The good news is that these bowls are super easy to make at home. First, you will want to buy some frozen Acai from the grocery store. Most stores now carry this is the frozen section. Next you are going to take a banana and some coconut water and blend all three together. This forms the base of the acai bowl.
From here you can have fun with toppings. I like to go with some homemade granola for a sweet crunch, some fresh strawberries, and some shredded coconut to top it off. Really any fresh fruit, granola, nut butters, honey drizzles, shredded coconut, cacao nibs, chia seeds or hemp hearts is great for toppings... the list goes on. It's basically a acai smoothie bowl with toppings and I am here for it! For the all details and measurements see the full recipe and instructions below.
Step 1: Add 2 frozen acai packs in a blender with the banana and coconut water or almond milk.
Step 2: Blend until it’s thick and smooth like a smoothie.
Step 3: Pour it out in a bowl.
Step 4: Top with sliced strawberries, sliced bananas, toasted coconut and crumbled granola.
How to Store Acai Bowl
I recommend eating acai bowl right when you make it for the best experience, but if you need to refrigerate it, you can store it in a mason jar or a glass container in the fridge for a day, or max two days. I recommend not storing it with the toppings since they can get soggy.
How to Freeze Acai Bowl
If you are not going to consume extra acai smoothie right away, or want to keep some on hand, you can also freeze it. As with refrigeration, use a mason jar/glass container and store in the freezer sans toppings. When its time to eat, thaw it in the fridge.
I recommend storing it in the fridge/freezer promptly and not leave it out for too long.
Tips & Tricks
If you'd rather this be a smoothie, you can use the same base recipe and just pour it into a cup rather than a bowl! Still delish to top with granola, shredded coconut and a sprinkle of hemp hearts.
FAQs
What is Acai?
Acai is a HUGE staple in South and Central America! The acai berry grows on acai palm trees native to the Amazon (fun fact, I once climbed a tree in hopes of getting high enough to get the fruit and that was a big fat no!)
Where to buy Acai?
The actual berry has a short shelf life so you won't find fresh acai in the States. Instead you can find frozen acai packed in the freezer section that will do the trick! I like the Sambazon variety - and it comes sweetened or unsweetened!
What does Acai taste like?
It tastes like magic! It's sweet and tropical and a little reminiscent of a blackberry + pomegranate combo!
Are Acai Bowls healthy?
When it comes to Acai bowls you have to remember that not all are the same and created with health in mind. Acai at its core is a super food and really good for you, the look like grapes and for the most part have very little sugar. With that being said, you want to look at the ingredients that go into a healthy acai bowl.
Many times acai bowls will look healthy but can be loaded with sugary toppings, so this is something to keep in mind. If your bowl, like the one I have created here, sticks to natural ingredients and limited toppings you should be safe. Its an excellent way to get your fruit, antioxidants and super foods in for a post workout or occasional mid day snack.
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Coconut Acai Bowl Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Acai Puree
- 2 acai Superfruit Packs (I use the Sambazon packs found at Whole Foods)
- 1 large banana
- ½ cup coconut water or unsweetened vanilla almond milk
For the toppings:
- Sliced Strawberries
- Sliced Bananas
- Shredded Coconut
- Crumbled Granola
Instructions
- Blend the 2 frozen acai packs in a blender with the banana and coconut water or almond milk until it’s thick and smooth like a smoothie.
- Top with sliced strawberries, sliced bananas, toasted coconut and crumbled granola. Enjoy immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Photo by Matt Armendariz / Food Styling by Adam Pearson / Recipe by What's Gaby Cooking
My kind of breakfast! There's a small shop in Chicago that makes these along with a few other amazing juices and smoothies. I love this recipe!
Ooo - these look delicious and such a tasty way to start the new year. I'm looking forward to the Acai post - I no nothing about Acai, but I've always been intrigued by that flavor! Happy New Year Gaby!
Breakfast tomorrow! So gorgeous.
Do the little chocolate covered Acai balls count as healthy? I love them! I have never thought of making my own bowl. What a great idea. I can't wait to dig into this over the weekend!!
This looks delicious and so perfect after all the holiday indulgences. I should just make acai bowls at home too, and I like the flavors you have here. Happy New Year!
I love acai... never thought of making it into a "bowl"... so clever!
These look great, but acai bowls have not gotten to Illinois yet. Will try one as soon as I find them.
They are all over Chicago
This is awesome! We love acai bowls but hate spending all that money on them! Can't wait to try this out! My favorite one at our favorite place is the chocolate peanut butter, sooo good!
Looks so delicious! I love berries with a passion and this is totally my kind of thing!
Love acai and how can you go wrong with coconut and banana! Thank you for posting!
Need this bowl asap!!! Looks so healthy and filling!
great attitude G! I need toe top moping that vacation his over and get after it! Great acai bowl 🙂
Gaby, this sounds and looks amazing! I can't wait to start my day with this recipe!
I've never had acai, total tragedy. I need to get on it, because those bowls look so good, and are exactly what I need after gaining a ridiculous amount of weight the last month!
Never had acai either but it's on my wife's New Year's Resolutions for me (Try new foods, be more flexible with dinner, and so on). She's also trying to get me to eat coconut. I think this recipe is going to make her really happy.
THIS LOOKS AMAZING!!!! I can't wait to hear all about Brazil, too!!!!