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Acai Smoothie Bowls

Acai Smoothie Bowls



(Serves 1)

1/2 cup milk of choice

1/2 cup canned coconut milk or more milk of choice

1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract

tiny pinch salt (to bring out the sweetness)

1 overripe frozen banana OR 3/4 cup Thai coconut meat

1 tbsp acai powder (found at Whole Foods or online)

sweetener of choice, as desired



To make: Blend all ingredients together until smooth. Pour into a bowl and top with your favorite granola, shredded coconut, and/or fresh berries. **Note: The acai bowls will be much richer if you opt for the canned coconut milk, but lower in fat and calories if you use 1 cup milk of choice (such as almond milk), so choose whichever option best fits your dietary needs. Feel free to double or triple the recipe for multiple servings.

Click for: Acai Smoothie Bowls Calories & Nutrition Information

Flavor Variations:

Peanut Butter Acai Smoothie Bowl: Add 1 1/2 tbsp peanut butter (or allergy-friendly alternative) to the ingredients before blending. Top with granola, sliced fruit, and more pb.

Hawaiian Acai Smoothie Bowl: Replace 1/2 of the banana with 2/3 cup frozen pineapple tidbits. Top with granola, fruit, and shredded coconut.

Green Power Acai Smoothie Bowl: Add loosely-packed 1/4 cup greens of choice, pre-blending.

Chocoholic Acai Smoothie Bowl: They do not offer this flavor at Juice Generation… but obviously I think they should! Add 1 tbsp cocoa powder before blending, and top with chocolate chips (or melted chocolate).



Question of the Day:

Have you ever tried eating a smoothie in a bowl with a spoon?

Or do you prefer to drink your smoothies in a glass with a straw? Although I do like smoothies in a glass, I will often eat them in a bowl if I want to add toppings. This way I’m not struggling to drink berries, chocolate chips, or nuts through a straw, and smoothie bowls can be a really refreshing snack,
 
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