Refreshing Açai Bowl
During the hottest summer days I crave a delicious and refreshing açai bowl. Packed with sweet frozen fruit and antioxidant rich açai, this refreshing açai bowl is the perfect way to beat the summer heat. Seeing as we are currently in the grips of a ruthless summer heatwave here in southern Ontario, I thought this would be the perfect time to deliver this refreshing recipe to you all.
How to Make Refreshing Açai Bowls
While an açai bowl in a trendy cafe can cause upward of $15, açai bowls are actually incredibly simple to make at home. On top of that, the homemade versions are delicious and give you total freedom over your choice of toppings – score! All you need is a handful of ingredients and a good, high speed blender. I have a Certified Reconditioned Vitamix, which has never failed me.
Refreshing Açai Bowl Ingredients
To make a refreshing açai bowl, you will need the following ingredients:
- Non-dairy milk
- Frozen mango
- Frozen strawberries
- Frozen blueberries
- Açai berry powder
- Chia Seeds
- Honey
- A pinch of sea salt
* Continue scrolling for the full recipe with measurements below.
What is Açai?
Açai berries are small, dark purple berries grown on the Açai Palm in South America. Açai has become increasingly popular in the past ten years due to its high antioxidant content and other beneficial properties that are said to reduce inflammation and support a healthy immune system.
Where can I Buy Açai?
Açai berry powder and frozen puree can usually be found in health food stores or the organic isle of your grocery store. Alternatively, açai powder can be purchased online.
Make the Açai Bowl Smoothie
Add the non-dairy milk, frozen fruit, açai powder, chia seeds, honey, and a pinch of sea salt to a high speed blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender as necessary.
If your blender has a tamper, that can be used to scrape the sides down as you blend. If your blender does not have a tamper, you can stop the blender and use a spoon to scrape the sides as needed.
Build Your Refreshing Açai Bowl
Scoop the refreshing açai smoothie into a bowl and top with granola, berries, nut butter – or whatever your heart desires! I personally love some homemade granola, almond butter, kiwi, and blueberries. Shredded coconut or coconut flakes are also a delicious topping.
If smoothie bowls are not your thing, you can enjoy your refreshing açai in a glass sans-toppings.
More Refreshing Smoothie Recipes
If you enjoyed this Refreshing Açai Bowl, be sure to try these other refreshing smoothie recipes:
Loaded Spirulina Smoothie Bowl
Ode to Summer + Chocolate for Breakfast
If you loved this recipe be sure to leave a comment and a review – I love to hear from you! As always, if you make this Refreshing Açai Bowl, be sure to tag me on Instagram.
Stay cool out there!
xx
Ashley
Refreshing Açai Bowl
Equipment
- High speed blender
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup non-dairy milk
- 1/2 cup frozen mango
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries (4 to 5 berries)
- 3/4 cup frozen blueberries
- 2 tablespoon açai berry powder
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Pinch of sea salt
Toppings
- Granola
- Nut butter (almond, peanut, cashew, etc)
- Fresh fruit
- Coconut flakes
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend on high until smooth. If your blender has a tamper, use that to scrape down the sides of the blender while blending. If you do not have a tamper, you may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender with a spoon a few times.
- Serve the açai smoothie in a bowl with your favourite toppings. I like granola, fresh fruit, and almond butter.