5 4 Published Jun 10, 2024, Updated Sep 24, 2024 It’s similar to my classic acai bowl recipe, but this one is packed with over 30 grams of protein thanks to the addition of protein powder and greek yogurt! It’s the perfect way to start your day or makes for a great post-workout treat.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Nutrient-Packed – Loaded with antioxidants, vitamins and 30 grams of protein, this bowl will keep you fueled and satisfied for hours. Easy – It comes together in minutes… just add everything to a blender, blend, pour into a bowl, add your toppings and enjoy. Customizable – The best part about smoothie bowls are the toppings… feel free to get creative and add whatever your heart desires. I love topping this bowl with homemade granola, toasted coconut, fresh berries, chia seeds and nut butter, but the options are endless!
unsweetened acai packet – acai is a superfood rich in antioxidants, fiber, vitamins and minerals. The acai packets are simply acai puree that has been frozen. I personally like the Sambazon brand and always buy the unsweetened variety. The sweetened packs have a lot of sugar added! No thank you! frozen banana – frozen banana adds natural sweetness to the smoothie bowl and makes it thick and creamy. Be sure to freeze your bananas after they’ve been peeled. You can freeze them in chunks or chop it into chunks after freezing. frozen berries – you can use whatever type of frozen berries you have on hand. I usually use a frozen berry blend, but using either frozen blueberries, strawberries or raspberries works great. greek yogurt – this adds creaminess and more protein! I typically use plain full fat Greek yogurt, but low fat would also work. You could also use vanilla Greek yogurt, but it would make the smoothie bowl a bit sweeter. vanilla protein powder – the main source of protein in this acai bowl. I personally love Truvani. It’s vegan, has minimal ingredients and tastes delicious. That said, feel free to use your favorite brand of protein powder. (See my favorite protein powders). non-dairy milk – I like to use unsweetened almond milk or oat milk, but you can use any type of milk you have on hand. You only need a little bit of liquid for this smoothie.
How to Make Protein Acai Bowl
Topping Ideas
This is the fun part about smoothie bowls and the options are truly endless here! Here are some of my go-to toppings:
fresh fruit – I I love adding fresh fruit as a topping to my smoothie bowls! My go-to’s are fresh banana slices and a combination of strawberries and blueberries, but any fresh fruit works. I also love adding kiwi slices and chopped mango when I have those on hand. granola – want to add some texture to your smoothie bowl? Add crunchy granola on top! Try my homemade granola or this protein granola for even more protein. nut butter – can’t go wrong with a little peanut butter or almond butter drizzled on top. Plus, it adds some protein and healthy fats! For a nut-free option use sunflower seed butter or tahini. nuts and seeds – add healthy fats and more protein with chia seeds, hemp seeds or chopped nuts like almonds, walnuts, cashews or pecans. coconut – add toasted coconut or shredded coconut for added sweetness and crunchy! chocolate – for all my chocolate lovers out there add some cacao nibs or chocolate chips.
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