Ingredients
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For the base:
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1 cup cooked quinoa (or your favorite grain)
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1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
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1/4 cup chia seeds
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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For the top:
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1/2 frozen banana, sliced
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1/2 cup frozen pitted dates (optional)
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1/2 cup unsweetened acai berry pulp
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1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or your favorite non-dairy milk)
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1 tablespoon hemp seeds (optional)
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1 tablespoon chopped walnuts (optional)
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1 tablespoon granola (optional)
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1 tablespoon fresh fruit such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc. (optional)
Directions
Subtitle: A Delicious and Refreshing Vegetarian Meal Made With Only Whole Ingredients!
Description: This budget-friendly, high-protein coco-acai bowl is perfect for those following a plant-based diet or just looking to eat more whole foods. It’s also gluten-free, nut-free, and oil-free!
Ingredients:
For the base:
– 1 cup cooked quinoa (or your favorite grain)
– 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
– 1/4 cup chia seeds
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the top:
– 1/2 frozen banana, sliced
– 1/2 cup frozen pitted dates (optional)
– 1/2 cup unsweetened acai berry pulp
– 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or your favorite non-dairy milk)
– 1 tablespoon hemp seeds (optional)
– 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts (optional)
– 1 tablespoon granola (optional)
– 1 tablespoon fresh fruit such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc. (optional)
Instructions:
1. To prepare the base, combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix well. Allow the mixture to sit for about 10 minutes until the chia seeds have absorbed the liquid and formed a gel.
2. Meanwhile, place the frozen banana slices and optional frozen dates in a blender and process on high speed until smooth. Add the unsweetened acai berry pulp, almond milk, hemp seeds, and maple syrup (if using). Blend until everything is well combined and the desired consistency is reached. You may need to scrape down the sides of the blender occasionally.
3. Pour the prepared base into a large bowl or individual serving containers. Top with the prepared acai berry mixture and additional toppings of your choice. Serve immediately.
Note: If you don’t have access to frozen acai berry pulp, you can substitute it with 1/2 frozen banana + 1/2 cup of mixed frozen fruits like berries, mangoes, papayas, etc.
Serves: 2-3 people
Difficulty: Easy
Nutrition Facts (per serving): Calories: 310 | Carbs: 61 g | Fat: 10 g | Protein: 10 g | Fiber: 9 g | Sugar: 12 g
Steps
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To prepare the base, combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix well. Allow the mixture to sit for about 10 minutes until the chia seeds have absorbed the liquid and formed a gel. |
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Done
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Meanwhile, place the frozen banana slices and optional frozen dates in a blender and process on high speed until smooth. Add the unsweetened acai berry pulp, almond milk, hemp seeds, and maple syrup (if using). Blend until everything is well combined and the desired consistency is reached. You may need to scrape down the sides of the blender occasionally. |
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Done
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Pour the prepared base into a large bowl or individual serving containers. Top with the prepared acai berry mixture and additional toppings of your choice. Serve immediately. |
