Reynaldo’s Cocina 📍
Homemade Acai Bowl
A refreshing homemade acai bowl topped with fresh fruit, granola, coconut flakes, chia seeds, and honey.
Ingredients
Acai Base
- 4 frozen acai packets
- 2 frozen bananas
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings
- Fresh strawberries sliced
- Fresh blueberries
- Banana slices
- Granola
- Unsweetened coconut flakes
- Chia seeds
- Honey drizzle
Equipment
- - High powered blender
- - Silicone spatula
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Serving bowls
- - Small prep bowls
- Spoon
Method
- Wash the strawberries and blueberries.
- Slice the strawberries and bananas.
- Place all toppings into separate bowls and keep chilled until ready to use.
- Add almond milk to a high powered blender.
- Add Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract.
- Add the frozen acai packets, frozen bananas, and frozen mixed berries.
- Blend on low speed and gradually increase as needed.
- Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides with a silicone spatula.
- Continue blending until thick and smooth with a soft serve consistency.
- Avoid adding excess liquid.
- Taste and add additional honey if desired.
- Blend briefly to combine.
- Spoon the acai mixture into serving bowls.
- Use the back of a spoon to create a smooth surface.
- Top with granola, strawberries, blueberries, banana slices, coconut flakes, and chia seeds.
- Finish with a light drizzle of honey.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
• Add liquid gradually to maintain a thick bowl consistency.
• Frozen fruit is the key to a thick texture that supports toppings.
• Scrape the sides of the blender instead of adding extra milk whenever possible.
• Add toppings immediately after blending for the best texture.
• Granola should be added just before serving to stay crunchy.
