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Açai Smoothie Bowl

A thick, creamy smoothie base topped with crunchy granola, fresh fruit, and coconut flakes. Naturally vegetarian, naturally Instagram-worthy, and ready in under 10 minutes.

Total time
8 min
Servings
1
Calories
385
Protein
12g
Açai Smoothie Bowl
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Add 1 frozen açai pack (100g unsweetened), 0.75 cup frozen blueberries, 0.5 medium frozen banana (pre-sliced), 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk, and 0.25 cup plain unsweetened Greek yogurt to a high-powered blender. The mixture should be very thick and frozen — if it moves too freely, the blender is working harder than it needs to and you'll end up with a smoothie rather than a spoonable bowl.

  2. Step 2

    Blend on medium-high speed for 30–45 seconds, pausing to stir with a spatula as needed. You're aiming for a texture like soft-serve ice cream or thick peanut butter — spreadable with a spoon, not pourable like a regular smoothie. If it's too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of almond milk at a time and blend briefly. If it's too thin, add a few more frozen blueberries.

  3. Step 3

    Pour the thick smoothie mixture into a wide, shallow bowl — a cereal bowl or soup bowl works perfectly. Use a spatula to spread it evenly into an even layer about 0.5 inches thick across the bottom.

  4. Step 4

    Arrange your toppings over the base: sprinkle 0.25 cup granola in clusters across the surface, scatter 0.25 cup sliced fresh strawberries and 0.25 cup fresh blueberries in alternating sections, then top with 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes and 2 tablespoons chopped raw almonds. Group similar toppings together rather than mixing them all together — it looks more intentional and keeps textures distinct.

  5. Step 5

    If using, drizzle 0.5 teaspoon raw honey in a thin zigzag pattern over the top. Eat immediately with a spoon, working from the edges toward the center — this way you get a bite of creamy base with each crunchy topping.

Tools you’ll need

  • high-powered blender
  • rubber spatula
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • shallow bowl or cereal bowl
  • spoon

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