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    Blueberry Acai Smoothie Bowl

    Published: Mar 3, 2020 · Updated: Mar 3, 2020 by Natalie · 49 Comments

    Thick and creamy, this SUPERFOOD Blueberry Acai Smoothie Bowl makes perfect breakfast. It's packed with nutrients and powerful antioxidants, completely ADDED SUGAR-FREE, and so easy to make. Nourishing, loaded with refreshing fruity flavors - extremely delicious!

    Blueberry Acai Smoothie Bowl topped with fresh berries and superfoods

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    With ongoing colds and flues and viruses outbreaks (yikes!) my breakfasts lately are super-charged with SUPERFOODS - fresh blueberries, strawberries, and other immune-boosting, antioxidant-rich goodness. So, a few days ago, I shared one of these superfood breakfast creations on my IG story. It received immediate attention. Well, no wonder.

    Not only that smoothie breakfast bowl looked impressive, colorful, creamy, and super delicious, but the ingredients I used were impressive too. I didn't have time to respond to all the messages asking for the recipe, so I decided to share the whole recipe here on my blog. 

    As you all know, I'm a huge smoothie fan, especially fruity flavored. But smoothie bowls are really my weakness. Especially one made with fresh fruits - like this Blueberry Avocado Smoothie Bowl. I guess that's because of its thick texture, creaminess, and freshness. Plus, the fact that you can add all sorts of additional toppings, making it look more irresistible. And you can eat them with a spoon. Sooo good! 

    Well, this Blueberry Acai Smoothie Bowl is equally delicious. Thick and creamy, loaded with refreshing fruity flavors, perfectly flavored. But what's inside counts more. This purple beauty is PACKED with superfoods - fresh blueberries, seeds, super spices.... and powered up with some more superfoods - acai powder.  

    Blueberry Smoothie Bowl with acai powder

    What is Acai?

    Acai (ah-sigh-EE) berries are a grape-like fruit grown in Central and South America, Brazil and Peru. Acai powder is made from freeze-dried acai berries and it tastes very fruity. Acai berries are packed with very potent antioxidants - called anthocyanins, amino acids, fibre, omega fatty acids (omega 3, 6, and 9) which are essential for human health, vitamins and minerals making it a near perfect energizing fruit - a real SUPERFOOD! (1)

    What is acai powder good for?

    • The fibre found in acai helps with digestion, keep us full longer, and keep our cardiovascular system healthy by lowering "bad" LDL cholesterol.
    • Acai is naturally high in essential fatty acids (omega fatty acids) having a fatty acid profile similar to olive oil. These essential fatty acids keep our heart healthy and boost our brain function. 
    • Acai berries contain amino acids which help muscle performance, energy production, endurance and strength.
    • Acai berries contain as much Vitamin C as blueberries and is also a source of Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3 and E. It is also a source of calcium, magnesium, zinc and copper.

    How eat acai powder?

    It's safe to take 1 -2 teaspoons of acai powder daily with food or drinks. Simply blend acai powder with your favorite fruits and milk and make refreshing smoothie. Mix acai powder into a yogurt or sprinkle it on top of your morning oatmeal. It’s also delicious with desserts like frozen yogurt and makes a wonderful addition to chia seed pudding. This Blueberry Acai Smoothie Bowl is just one delicious way to enjoy this powerful berry powder. 

    Blueberry Smoothie Bowl with acai powder

    Blueberry Acai Bowl ingredients

    To make these delicious smoothie bowl you will need few basic ingredients:

    • BLUEBERRIES: Blueberries are delicious and bursting with flavor! They are low-calorie super-fruit that is incredibly healthy. Blueberries are high in fiber, vitamin C and vitamin K but also loaded with powerful antioxidants that protect our body from many diseases. (2) Actually, blueberries are believed to have one of the highest antioxidant levels of all common fruits and vegetables. (3) I like to use frozen blueberries when making smoothie bowls like this one simply because of the creamier texture and cooling effect. But both fresh or frozen will work fine here. 
    • MILK: I used oat milk because it is creamy and packed with nutrients too. It pairs so well with fruity flavors in this smoothie bowl. You can swap oat milk for almond, organic soy milk or cashew milk. Coconut milk won’t work well here. 
    • ACAI POWDER 
    • DATES: I used dates here as a natural sweetener and because I wanted to skip adding extra sugar. Dates are sweet but also packed with other nutrients too. Dates can be easily substituted with raw honey, pure maple syrup or other sweetener you prefer and like. 

    To enhance this blueberry smoothie bowl with flavor and some more NUTRIENTS, I also added:

    • CHIA SEEDS: Despite their small size, chia seeds are full of important nutrients. They are an excellent source of omega-3s, rich in antioxidants, fiber, magnesium, and calcium. They provide many benefits to health as well. Read about benefits of chia seeds and try some of my 30 chia seeds recipes.
    • CEYLON CINNAMON: Ceylon cinnamon, also known as “true” cinnamon, is a highly delicious spice with many health benefits. Cinnamon is loaded with powerful antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties. (4, 5) Cinnamon gave this smoothie bowl a truly wonderful flavor. 

    Acai Smoothie Bowl with fresh blueberries

    How to make Blueberry Acai Smoothie Bowl

    • Prepare and measure all ingredients using measuring cups.
    • Take a blender and add 1 cup frozen blueberries, 1 cup oat milk, 1 teaspoon acai powder, 1 teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract and 2-3 pitted Medjool dates. Mix on high speed until you get even creamy texture.
    • Add in ¼ cup chia seeds. Pulse few times just to combine.
    • Taste the smoothie and add more dates or additional sweetener if smoothie is not sweet enough. I recommend using raw honey or maple syrup, stevia or date syrup. This is totally based on your preference.
    • If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more liquid – milk, ice cubes or water. Blend again until everything is well combined.
    • Transfer smoothie mixture into a bowl. 
    • ADD TOPPINGS: I used probiotic yogurt, fresh blueberries, strawberries, bee pollen. You can be creative here and choose toppings you like.
    • Serve immediately or keep covered in the refrigerator for up to one day.
    • Makes 1 big bowl that serves 1-2 people. 

    Substitutions

    • You can swap oat milk for almond milk or organic soy milk. Cow’s milk works fine here too. Coconut milk won’t work well here. 
    • Substitute CHIA SEEDS with flax seeds (to add more fibers) or hemp seeds (to add more protein). 
    • Substitute DATES with adding date syrup, pure maple syrup or raw honey. 

    Blueberry Acai Bowl topped with fresh blueberries and strawberries

    This creamy purple goodness is: 

    • Loaded with nutrients that promote good health.
    • Made with ALL NATURAL healthy ingredients.
    • Powered with SUPERFOODS – acai powder, chia seeds, blueberries.
    • Completely ADDED SUGAR-FREE.
    • Full of wonderful fresh fruity flavor.
    • Packed with plant-based proteins, heart-healthy fats, and fibers.
    • Rich in powerful antioxidants, vitamin C, calcium and iron.
    • Vegan, gluten free, and extremely delicious!

    Enjoy!

    Blueberry Acai Smoothie Bowl topped with fresh berries and superfoods

    Blueberry Acai Smoothie Bowl recipe

    By Natalie
    Thick and creamy, this SUPERFOOD Blueberry Acai Smoothie Bowl makes perfect breakfast. It's packed with nutrients and powerful antioxidants, completely ADDED SUGAR-FREE, and so easy to make. Nourishing, loaded with refreshing fruity flavors - extremely delicious! (V,GF)
    5 from 59 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American, International
    Servings 1 bowl
    Calories 577 kcal

    Equipment

    • Blender

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
    • 1 cup oat milk
    • 1 teaspoon acai powder
    • 1 teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2-3 pitted Medjool dates
    • ¼ cup chia seeds

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare and measure all ingredients using measuring cups.
    • Take a blender and add 1 cup blueberries, 1 cup oat milk, 1 teaspoon acai powder, 1 teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract and 2-3 pitted Medjool dates. Mix on high speed until you get even creamy texture.
    • Add in ¼ cup chia seeds. Pulse few times just to combine.
    • Taste the smoothie and add more dates or additional sweetener if smoothie is not sweet enough. I recommend using raw honey or maple syrup, stevia or date syrup. This is totally based on your preference.
    • If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more liquid – milk, ice cubes or water. Blend again until everything is well combined.
    • Transfer smoothie mixture into a bowl.
    • ADD TOPPINGS: I used probiotic yogurt, fresh blueberries, strawberries, bee pollen. You can be creative here and choose toppings you like.
    • Serve immediately or keep covered in the refrigerator for up to one day.

    Notes

    Makes 1 bowl that serves 1-2 people. 
    Substitutions
    You can swap oat milk for almond milk or organic soy milk. Cow’s milk works fine here too. Coconut milk won’t work well here. 
    Substitute CHIA SEEDS with flax seeds (to add more fibers) or hemp seeds (to add more protein). 
    Substitute DATES with adding date syrup, pure maple syrup or raw honey. 
    Make it vegan: Use plant-based milk. Skip bee pollen.
    As a measure, I used US cup (240ml).
    Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but I have endeavored to be as accurate as possible.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 577kcal | Carbohydrates: 101g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 739mg | Fiber: 25g | Sugar: 65g | Vitamin A: 644IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 644mg | Iron: 6mg
    Keyword acai smoothie bowl, blueberry acai smoothie bowl, blueberry smoothie bowl
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    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but I have endeavored to be as accurate as possible.

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    If you’ve tried this blueberry smoothie bowl recipe or any other recipe on Natalie’s Health, please take a minute to rate the recipe and leave a comment letting me know how you liked it. I love hearing from you!

    This thick and creamy Blueberry Acai Smoothie Bowl is perfect healthy breakfast. It's packed with nutrients, incredibly delicious, and without added sugars! (V,GF)

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    Natalie is a writer, recipe developer, and creator of Natalie's Health. She combined knowledge of nutrition, diet and exercise and specialised in developing healthy recipes and writing about a healthy lifestyle. Her recipes and articles have been featured in many popular media outlets, like Shape, Greatist, Pure Wow, Mashed, The Huffington Post, ELLE Magazine, and many more.

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    1. Danielle Rice says

      March 12, 2020 at 11:55 am

      5 stars
      This looks so good! I've always wanted to try a smoothie bowl. I have a place not too far from me that specializes in these types of bowls.

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