AcaĆ­ Bowls

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AcaĆ­ Bowls are a great thing to learn how to make at home. Full of antioxidants, fiber and fruit, these acaĆ­ bowls are the perfect way to start your day. This Brazilian berry is full of good-for-you nutrients.

AcaĆ­ Bowls in coconuts with toppings.

Ingredients You’ll Need for AcaĆ­ Bowls

  1. Milk of choice – I used almond milk but feel free to use what you like.
  2. AcaĆ­ packs – You can find these in your frozen department at your grocery store.
  3. Fruit – We want lots of toppings so I say add more fun berries on top.
  4. Nuts – You can top it with nuts or granola for some added texture.

For the rest of the ingredients, please see the recipe index card below!

AcaĆ­ Bowls in coconuts with toppings.

Where does AcaĆ­ Come From?

AcaĆ­ is a berry that hails from Brazil. It’s about an inch-long and is a deep purple color. It derives from the acaĆ­ palm tree which is native to Central and South America, but most commonly found in Brazil.

What to top acaĆ­ bowls with:

Top these with everything your heart desires. I topped mine with a lot:

  • coconut
  • chia seeds
  • raspberries
  • figs
  • flowers
  • and bee pollen.

Honestly the more stuff, the better. The different textures and fruit make it so much more tasty than just plain olā€™ acaĆ­.

Raspberry as a topping.

How to Make AcaĆ­ Bowls at Home:

  1. First, Blend! The base of acaĆ­ bowls is really so easy, just blend a pack of acaĆ­ in a blender with either almond milk or coconut water to help smooth it out to the right consistency.
  2. Then, Scoop! After it’s been blended just scoop out the acaĆ­ into bowls or coconut halves.
  3. Top! Top the bowls with whatever your heart desires.

Recipe Tip

Thickness. You really want to add as minimal of milk/liquid as possible to get a nice thick texture. Using the blenders tapper really helps get the blade to mix up the acai packets without having to add too much liquid.

AcaĆ­ Bowls in coconuts with toppings.

Recipe FAQs

How do you open a coconut?

You donā€™t HAVE to eat these in coconuts. Of course, thatā€™s what makes them so dang pretty. If youā€™re not that tropical and have never opened a coconut before, it’s super easy, just follow the directions in this video.

Where do you buy acaĆ­?

You can find it at most grocery stores. The acaĆ­ packs that I really like are made by Sambazon, straight from the Brazilian amazon.

What texture of acaĆ­ is good for bowls?

The thing that made them really good was the texture of the acai. It shouldnā€™t be super soupy; it should be on the thicker side. Kind of like a wonderfully textured smoothie. You want it thiccck!

Coconut open on surface.

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AcaĆ­ Bowl Recipe

Prep: 15 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
AcaĆ­ Bowls are a great thing to learn how to make at home. You'll save money and you get to customize the bowls exactly how you like them with all the toppings.

Ingredients 

AcaĆ­ Puree:

  • 3 coconuts, halved (see link above on how to open)
  • 1/4 cup coconut water from the coconuts OR 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 4 acaĆ­ packs
  • 2 bananas, peeled

Toppings:

  • Bee pollen
  • Granola
  • Pistachio seeds
  • Chia seeds
  • Unsweetened coconut flakes
  • Raspberries
  • Quartered figs
  • Sliced peaches
  • Edible flowers

Instructions 

  • To a blender (preferably a super high-powered one like a Vitamix or Ninja), add the coconut water or almond milk. Add the acaĆ­ and bananas. Pulse until smooth. You may need to stop the blender and scrap down the sides. If needed, add a splash or two of coconut water or almond milk.
  • Scoop (I used an ice cream scoop) the mixture into the coconut halves, if using. Top with a variety of fruit, toppings, nutsā€¦whatever youā€™re into or have in the pantry.

Nutrition

Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 211mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
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7 Comments

  1. Smoothie bars are a bit overpriced IMO, but sometimes I’m willing to make the investment if I really want to, or if I’m traveling! I went to a lot in NYC and it was great to drink smoothies again! However, this is so much better because I know what are in my smoothies and I can make as much or as little as I want!

  2. As a Swedish speaker I find the word Smorgasburg mildly offensive, but not enough to stop me from checking it out šŸ™‚ these bowls making me hungry!! Such a fun idea that seems easy enough to toss together for fun friend times but has a serious holy crap factor.

  3. Yes, yes, YES!!! I can’t imagine it getting better than this coconut berry extravagance!