Peanut Butter + Berry Acai Bowl
The weather has given us a very early summer growing season here in Southern California, and I've been on a real fruit kick. There's just something magical and so right about eating ripe, juicy fruit when the weather is warm! Whipped into smoothies, pressed into juice, sliced on top of my oatmeal- I'll eat it all, friends. And sometimes though, you realize that something you've been buying all along can be made in your own kitchen more cheaply and easily than running to the juice bar to get it! Combine my love for fresh summer fruit with my sheer laziness about driving across town to the juice bar, and you get this sweet gem. This is a copycat recipe I came up with of Nekter's PB Bowl, a little more balanced and without the added agave. It is way cheaper to make at home (like WAY cheaper), and allows you some portion control if wanted and a freezer to keep it in if you have leftovers. And the best part? It tastes like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich- but you know, in spoon form! I like to top it with lots of extra berries, granola, nuts, and chia seeds, but we'll offer some other fun ideas below. And really, these bowls are super easy to tweak to your preferences, so have fun experimenting with different flavors. I also really like throwing in some pineapple, peach, or mango to sweeten it up a bit. Whichever way you do it, it's bound to be delicious. Let's eat!
INGREDIENTS
1 acai smoothie pack (we use 100g Sambazon packs + can find them in most grocery store freezer sections) 8 ounces coconut water OR dairy-free milk 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries 1 cup fresh or frozen mixed berries (OR you can sub 1 banana for 1/2 cup of berries here if you like!) 2 tablespoons peanut butter (or any other nut butter) fresh fruit + granola, for topping optional add-in's: (about 1-2 tablespoons each) ground flax chia seeds hemp seeds protein powder goji berries maca lucuma nuts coconut cacao nibs agave DIRECTIONS Blend up all your ingredients in a high speed blender until thick and well combined. Scoop mixture into a bowl and top with fresh fruit, granola, and any other delicious toppings you'd like! Enjoy immediately and freeze leftovers. Makes 1 large smoothie bowl.
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Marissa link
5/15/2015 05:53:57 am
I read the title of this to my boyfriend and he quickly said, "yes." I guess that means he wants some! ;)
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Jessica
5/15/2015 12:26:41 pm
I have been wanting to try making my own acai bowl.. This looks so beautiful and delicious! Can't wait to try!
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Thalia @ butter and brioche link
5/15/2015 05:22:45 pm
I've never tried an acai bowl before but they definitely do look so healthy and delicious! I have to make this recipe.
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June @ How to Philosophize with Cake link
5/15/2015 10:52:46 pm
That looks fabulous! I need to try acai smoothie packs sometime, they sound great :)
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michelle @ Boards&Knives link
5/17/2015 01:52:05 am
I love acai! This recipe looks so good, I think I'll have to make it for breakfast tomorrow!
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Coley link
5/17/2015 05:27:57 am
Stunning colors and beautiful pictures! This recipe looks delicious and healthy! I'm going to give it a try
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kate / vegukate link
5/26/2015 08:02:51 am
SO much goodness & such a lovely color! I would put in all those superfood add-in's - i love my acai bowls packed with yum :)
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Tiffany
6/23/2015 01:55:38 pm
This looks great! What kind of granola do you recommend using? I really like the kind Nekter uses and I haven't been able to find the right one...
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paige
8/14/2015 09:30:12 am
They use the natures path hemp plus granola!
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Sarah | Well and Full link
7/28/2015 12:47:47 pm
The toppings are all so perfectly arranged! That is a skill I have yet to achieve with my smoothie bowls!!
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Antoinette
7/31/2015 08:30:05 am
I've tried this recipie twice now. Its delicious but how do I get it not to melt so fast?
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Eden Passante link
9/23/2015 03:25:45 pm
This is almost too pretty to eat! I'll definitely have to give this a try!
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Ben
12/23/2017 09:16:15 am
I want you to know that I've made this recipe at least 20 times. I love it, and I am so thankful you published it. Right now, i'm preparing bowls for the fam.
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