DIY: Acai Berry Bowl

Acai bowls are all the rage, but can also cost you an arm and a leg. Fortunately, Dzung Lewis of Honeysuckle has joined us again this month to show us how to master our own DIY version for a whole lot less. Enjoy!

I first heard about the acai bowl last Summer when I was visiting LA. I was intrigued by the idea of eating a smoothie in a bowl and wanted to learn more. I found out that this "dish" originated in Brazil where it's typically topped with pieces of banana and granola (check out my granola recipe here). Also, I heard Brazilian surfers love this stuff!

The trend hasn't hit my area yet but that doesn't stop me from making it at home. This thick smoothie in a bowl is not only refreshing but it's packed with chia, fruit, and lots of other healthy ingredients!

DIY Acai Berry Bowl

Ingredients

2 packs (200g) frozen acai puree

1 cup frozen fruit

1 banana

¼ - ½ cup coconut milk

1 tablespoon chia seeds

Granola

Sliced strawberries

Sliced bananas

Instructions

1. Add the acai, frozen fruit, banana, coconut milk, and chia seeds to a blender. Blend on medium speed for 1 minute until a smoothie-like consistency is achieved.
2. Serve into two bowls and top with granola and sliced fruit. Enjoy with a spoon.

~ Dzung Lewis of Honeysuckle

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