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Acai Smoothie Bowls
Yield: 2 servings
Acai Smoothie Bowls
Yield: 2 servings
Skip the trip to the smoothie bar and make this trendy treat at home.
Nutritional information per smoothie bowl (based on 2 servings without toppings):Calories 293 (39% from fat)
carb. 42g
pro. 5g
fat 13g
sat. fat 2g
chol. 0mg
sod. 33mg calc. 83mg
fiber 10g
carb. 42g
pro. 5g
fat 13g
sat. fat 2g
chol. 0mg
sod. 33mg calc. 83mg
fiber 10g
Ingredients
- 1 medium to large, peeled ripe banana, cut into ½-inch coins
- 2 frozen packets unsweetened acai pulp, broken up
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries or wild blueberries
- 2 tablespoons nut or seed butter
- ⅔ cup apple juice (preferably unfiltered)
- Dash of cinnamon (optional)
Toppings:
- Sliced banana
- Fresh berries
- Chia seeds
- Cacao nibs
- Granola
- Sliced almonds
Preparation
- Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the food processor. Put the banana, acai, berries,nut/seed butter, and cinnamon, if using, and pulse to break up frozen fruit, about 3 times. With the machine running on Low, slowly pour the apple juice through the feed tube. Continue to process until thick and smooth, about 45 seconds.
- Divide the mixture between two serving bowls and top with toppings of choice. (Tip: Chill serving bowls ahead of time to keep the thick, frozen consistency from going soupy.)
- Serve immediately.
