Acai Bowl

Acai Bowl

4+ years
Recipe
Prep: 15 mins
Portion(s): 1
Difficulty: easy

This recipe is simple, customizable, and perfect for a quick and healthy breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

  • 1 frozen acai packet (3.5 oz/100g) - Unsweetened is best!.
  • 1/2 frozen banana (sliced before freezing for easier blending).
  • 2-4 tablespoons NIDO Fortificada (adjust for desired thickness).
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup water (start with less add more as needed).
  • Fruit Toppings (choose your favorites!): Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries), banana slices, kiwi, mango, pineapple.
  • Crunch Toppings (choose your favorites!): Granola, chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts), shredded coconut, chia seeds, hemp seeds.
  • Sweetness (optional): Honey, maple syrup, agave nectar.
  • Other: Nut butter (peanut, almond), cacao nibs, protein powder.

Utensils

  • Hand Held Blender.
  • Flipper.
  • Immersion Blender.
  • Blender.
  • Bowl.

Step by step

  • BLEND THE BASE

    Combine the frozen acai packet, frozen banana slices, and liquid in a blender.

  • BLEND UNTIL SMOOTH

    Start on a low speed and gradually increase to high. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides a few times. Add more liquid, a tablespoon at a time, if it's too thick to blend. You want a thick, smoothie-like consistency.

  • POUR INTO A BOWL

    Transfer the blended acai mixture to a bowl.

  • ADD YOUR TOPPINGS


    Arrange your favorite toppings on top of the acai base. Get creative and have fun with it!

  • ENJOY IMMEDIATELY

    Enjoy immediately: Acai bowls melt quickly, so it's best to eat them right away.

Product used

All Family
Product
Not Suitable for Children under 1 Year of Age

NIDO® Fortificada

NIDO® Fortificada is a delicious and nutritious powdered whole milk beverage with 9 essential vitamins and minerals.

Tips & Variations

Tip number 1

For a thicker bowl: Use less liquid or add more frozen fruit.

Tip number 2

For a thinner bowl: Use more liquid.

Tip number 3

Pre-portion your ingredients: Freeze banana slices and other fruits in individual bags for easy blending.

Tip number 4

Add greens: Spinach or kale can be added to the base for extra nutrients.

Tip number 5

Make it a treat: Add a drizzle of chocolate sauce or a dollop of whipped cream. For a Thinner Bowl