Acai Bowl with Granola and Banana
A thick, frozen acai smoothie base topped with crunchy granola, fresh banana slices, and a drizzle of honey-free maple syrup. A vibrant Brazilian-style breakfast that is naturally vegan and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
- 7 oz frozen acai packets (unsweetened, such as Sambazon), broken into chunks
- 1 frozen banana, sliced
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or oat milk)
- 2 tsp pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup granola (vegan-friendly)
- 1 fresh banana, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries or mixed berries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
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Add 7 oz broken into chunks frozen acai packets (unsweetened, such as Sambazon), 1 sliced frozen banana, 1/2 cup frozen blueberries, and 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or oat milk) to a high-powered blender.
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Blend on high, using a tamper if available, until completely smooth and very thick — the base should be thicker than a regular smoothie. Add a splash more almond milk only if needed to get the blender moving, but keep it as thick as possible.
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Taste and sweeten with 2 tsp pure maple syrup if desired, then blend briefly to combine.
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Divide the base evenly between two bowls.
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Top each bowl with 1/2 cup granola (vegan-friendly), 1 sliced fresh banana, and 1/2 cup hulled and sliced fresh strawberries or mixed berries. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes.
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Serve immediately.