Açaí Bowls Recipe

Name: Açaí Bowls
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 bowls
Cuisine: Smoothie Bowls
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons acai berry powder (or 200 grams frozen unsweetened acai puree packets); 0.5 cup milk (coconut, oat, almond milk, coconut water, or juice); 0.5 cup plain unsweetened yogurt or kefir (dairy-free if desired); 1 cup frozen banana; 0.5 cup frozen berries (or frozen mango or pineapple); 3 medjool dates, pitted (optional); pinch of salt (optional)

A probiotic-rich Açaí Bowl recipe that is quick to whip up, customizable, full of healing polyphenols, and ready in just 10 minutes. Vegan and gluten-free.

4.8 from 155 votes

10 mins

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How to Make the Best Açaí Bowls

Açaí bowls have become a beloved breakfast staple for good reason—they’re not only gorgeous and Instagram-worthy, but they’re also packed with antioxidants, fiber, and heart-healthy fats. This vibrant purple bowl gets its stunning color and superfood status from açaí berries, which are native to the Amazon rainforest and known for their impressive nutritional profile.

What makes this recipe special is the addition of probiotic-rich yogurt or kefir, which adds a creamy texture while supporting gut health. The combination of frozen fruit creates that signature thick, ice cream-like consistency that makes açaí bowls so satisfying. You can customize this base with any toppings you love, from crunchy granola to fresh tropical fruits.

Ready in just 10 minutes, this açaí bowl is the perfect quick breakfast or post-workout snack. It’s naturally vegan when made with dairy-free yogurt and plant-based milk, and it’s completely gluten-free. The best part? You can prep your frozen fruit ahead of time and have a nutritious, delicious breakfast ready in no time.

Açaí Bowls

A probiotic-rich Açaí Bowl recipe that is quick to whip up, customizable, full of healing polyphenols, and ready in just 10 minutes. Vegan and gluten-free.

4.8 from 155 votes

CourseBreakfast

CuisineSmoothie Bowls

Keywordacai bowl recipe, smoothie bowl, acai bowl with yogurt, acai smoothie bowl, acai recipes, acai bowls, vegan acai bowl

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time0 mins

Total Time10 mins

Servings2 bowls

Calories331kcal

AuthorChristina Hill

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Ingredients

Açaí Base

2 tablespoons acai berry powder (or 200 grams frozen unsweetened acai puree packets)
0.5 cup milk (coconut, oat, almond milk, coconut water, or juice)
0.5 cup plain unsweetened yogurt or kefir (dairy-free if desired)
1 cup frozen banana
0.5 cup frozen berries (or frozen mango or pineapple)
3 medjool dates, pitted (optional)
pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

Making the Açaí Bowl

Use a high-powered blender (like a Vitamix or NutriBullet). Add acai powder or frozen pieces from the packets, along with milk, yogurt, banana, berries, dates, and a pinch of salt.
Blend on high until smooth and thick. Be careful not to overblend, as this can make the consistency thin.
Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.

Notes

If you don't have frozen bananas, you can substitute with 1/2 cup frozen mango or additional frozen berries for a different flavor profile.
The key to a thick bowl is using frozen fruit—fresh fruit will result in a thinner, smoothie-like consistency.
Popular toppings include granola, fresh berries, sliced banana, coconut flakes, chia seeds, honey, and nut butter.
For extra protein, add a scoop of your favorite protein powder or an extra tablespoon of nut butter.