Acai Protein Smoothie Bowl
A dense purple bowl with granola and fresh fruit, made with unsweetened acai.
- 8 mintime
- 1serving
- 555calories
- 29 gprotein
The acai bowl is a smoothie bar staple, and it can carry a lot of sugar. This version uses unsweetened acai puree and gets its sweetness from banana. Granola and fresh berries add crunch.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop vanilla plant protein powder (pea/rice blend, about 32 g)
- 2 packets unsweetened acai puree (100 g)
- 1 medium frozen banana
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ cup low-sugar granola
- ¼ cup blueberries
- 1 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
Method
- Run the acai packets under warm water for 10 seconds to loosen them, then break them into the blender.
- Add the protein powder, banana, and almond milk.
- Blend, scraping the sides, until thick.
- Spoon into a bowl and add granola, blueberries, and coconut.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 555 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 29 g |
| Carbohydrates | 65 g |
| Fiber | 12 g |
| Sugar | 25 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
Estimated from standard nutrition data for each ingredient, assuming about 24 g of protein per scoop of whey or casein and 22 g for plant powders. Brands vary, so check your label. Contains: tree nuts, gluten (oats or wheat).
Tips
- Make sure the acai is unsweetened. Sweetened packets add a lot of sugar.
- Thin the bowl with a tablespoon of milk at a time if the blender stalls.
Swaps and variations
- Use whey vanilla for a non-vegan bowl.
- Add a spoonful of almond butter on top.
