Ingredients
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the acai base:
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1 cup frozen acai berries or ½ cup frozen acai pulp
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1 ripe medium banana
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¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
Directions
Sub-Title: A delicious, healthy breakfast packed with antioxidants, fiber, protein, and essential vitamins and minerals.
Description: This quick and easy acai bowl is perfect for busy mornings! Made with fresh acai pulp, bananas, strawberries, chia seeds, and your choice of toppings, it’s both nutritious and flavorful. Plus, it’s vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, high-fiber, high-protein, raw, seasonal, soy-free, spicy, superfood, whole foods plant-based, zero waste, budget-friendly, fermented, oil-free, nut-free, and low-carb friendly.
Ingredients:
For the acai base:
• 1 cup frozen acai berries or ½ cup frozen acai pulp
• 1 ripe medium banana
• ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
Instructions:
1. Place all the ingredients for the acai base in a high-speed blender and puree until smooth.
2. Pour the mixture into two bowls and divide the toppings evenly among them.
Toppings:
• Chopped fresh strawberries
• Sliced bananas
• Chia seed jam* (see note below)
• Shredded coconut flakes
• Slivered almonds
• Pumpkin seeds
• Cacao nibs
Note about Chia Seed Jam:
This chia seed jam is optional but adds a delicious sweetness and creaminess to the dish. To make it, simply combine 2 tablespoons chia seeds, 2 medjool dates, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl. Mix well and let sit for at least 10 minutes or up to overnight. Once thickened, stir in any additional desired sweeteners like maple syrup or honey. Enjoy as a spread on toast, swirled into oatmeal, or mixed into yogurt and smoothies.
Difficulty Level: Easy
Servings: 2 large bowls
Nutrition Information per serving (without added sweeteners):
Calories: 300 Carbs: 40g Protein: 10g Fat: 10g Fiber: 10g Sugar: 20g Net carbs: 35g Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 5
Total Time Needed: 5 minutes + 1 hour for preparation (overnight refrigeration recommended)
Steps
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Place all the ingredients for the acai base in a high-speed blender and puree until smooth. |
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Done
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Pour the mixture into two bowls and divide the toppings evenly among them. Toppings: • Chopped fresh strawberries Note about Chia Seed Jam: This chia seed jam is optional but adds a delicious sweetness and creaminess to the dish. To make it, simply combine 2 tablespoons chia seeds, 2 medjool dates, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl. Mix well and let sit for at least 10 minutes or up to overnight. Once thickened, stir in any additional desired sweeteners like maple syrup or honey. Enjoy as a spread on toast, swirled into oatmeal, or mixed into yogurt and smoothies. Difficulty Level: Easy Servings: 2 large bowls Nutrition Information per serving (without added sweeteners): Total Time Needed: 5 minutes + 1 hour for preparation (overnight refrigeration recommended) |
