Name: Peanut Butter Acai Bowl Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 200 g Frozen acai packets (Sambazon); 1 Banana (sliced, frozen); 1/4 cup Blueberries (frozen); 1/4 cup Raspberries (frozen); 1/2 cup Strawberries (sliced, frozen); 1/2 cup Oat milk (or your favorite milk); 2 Tbsp Peanut butter (smooth); 2 Tbsp Honey; Granola; Fresh fruit; Additional peanut butter; Honey

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Introduction

The Peanut Butter Acai Bowl is a refreshing and nutritious way to start your day or enjoy as a wholesome snack. Blending frozen acai and berries with creamy peanut butter creates a smooth, flavorful base perfect for your favorite toppings.

A close-up view of a bowl layered with a thick purple smoothie base that fills the bottom, topped with several distinct layers positioned on the surface: bright red raspberries on the left, halved dark red cherries just above them, a small heap of golden crunchy granola next to the cherries, a smooth swirl of light brown peanut butter to the right of the granola, bright red and black speckled slices of dragon fruit beside the peanut butter, and a cluster of fresh dark blue blueberries in the top right corner. All these toppings sit neatly on the dense smoothie base against a white marbled textured background. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

200 g Frozen acai packets (Sambazon)
1 Banana (sliced, frozen)
1/4 cup Blueberries (frozen)
1/4 cup Raspberries (frozen)
1/2 cup Strawberries (sliced, frozen)
1/2 cup Oat milk (or your favorite)
2 Tbsp Peanut butter (smooth)
2 Tbsp Honey
Assorted toppings (granola, fresh fruit, honey, peanut butter)

Instructions

Step 1: Run the frozen acai packets under warm water briefly to help loosen the contents, then add the acai to a blender.
Step 2: Add the frozen banana slices, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, oat milk, peanut butter, and honey to the blender.
Step 3: Blend everything until completely smooth. If the mixture is too thick to blend well, add oat milk a few tablespoons at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
Step 4: Divide the smoothie into two bowls. Top with granola, fresh fruit, extra peanut butter, and a drizzle of honey. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Tips & Variations

Use almond or coconut milk instead of oat milk for a different flavor profile.
Add a handful of spinach for a green boost without altering the taste significantly.
Swap honey for maple syrup or agave nectar to keep the bowl vegan.
Freeze toppings like berries or banana slices beforehand to keep your bowl extra cold and fresh.

Storage

The acai bowl is best enjoyed fresh for the creamiest texture. If needed, store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Re-stir before eating and add fresh toppings to revive the bowl. Avoid freezing once blended to preserve texture.

How to Serve

A white bowl sits on a white marbled surface, filled with a smooth, deep pink smoothie base. On top, a swirl of caramel-colored peanut butter is placed at the center right. Surrounding it, there are clusters of golden-brown granola sprinkled on the top center and bottom center. Fresh berries add color: dark blue blueberries at the top left, bright red raspberries at the bottom left, shiny dark red cherries just above the raspberries, bright red strawberries with green tops on the middle right side, and bright pink slices of dragon fruit near the bottom right. A wooden spoon lies on the surface next to the bowl on the right side, with a white cloth featuring blue stripes below it. In the background, there is a small white bowl filled with granola at the top right and a glass jar with honey and a woman’s hand holding a wooden dipper with honey above the jar to the upper left. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use fresh fruit instead of frozen?

Frozen fruit helps create the thick, icy texture typical of an acai bowl. Using fresh fruit will result in a thinner consistency, closer to a smoothie.

What if I don’t have acai packets?

You can try using acai powder mixed with a small amount of liquid as a substitute, but the texture and flavor might differ slightly from using frozen packets.