The Acai (ah-sigh-ee) Berry is an Amazonian superfood packed full of powerful antioxidants as well as many other key nutrients to help support general health and wellbeing. An Acai bowl can be enjoyed as an energizing breakfast or snack option throughout the day. Its the perfect solution for powering up and powering on! Packed with protein, thanks to a healthy mix of satiating almond butter with banana, granola, and blueberries, it’s a health-friendly way to get your daily fuel.
Course Breakfast, Snack
Ingredients
1packetAcai frozen puree or acai powder
1cupmilk of choice
2tablespoonsalmond butter
1tablespooncocoa or cacao powder
1/2cupfrozen banana
1/2cupfrozen berries of choice
Add protein: One scoop of quality chocolate protein powder really amps up the chocolate flavor and increases the protein.
Toppings
1 1/2tablespoonsgranola
1 1/2tablespoonssliced almonds or coarsely chopped nuts
slicesbanana
handfulfresh berries
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth and creamy,Spoon into a bowl and top with granola and colourful fresh fruit.
Notes
Anything goes for topping these bowls. Here are a few more ideas for toppings that pair well with this chocolate açai bowl:
Freshberries: Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, or strawberries.
Seeds: Chia, hemp, sunflower, pumpkin or sesame. A small sprinkle goes a long way.
Granola or muesli
Toasted coconut flakes: Or plain, unsweetened coconut
Yogurt or nut butter: drizzled on top
Honey or maple syrup: If you find your bowl needs a little more sweetness (which really depends on the ripeness and sweetness of the banana and the açaí packets used), drizzle on some sweetener.
Mini chocolate chips: Or cocoa nibs — anything chocolatey to further intensify the chocolate flavors.
Coarsely chopped nuts: Walnuts, pecans, almonds — whatever you like best.