The Acai Bowl Recipe We Made Every Weekend (for a year!)

almond milk

🥗Healthier: oat milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Oat milk is a nutritious alternative that is often more affordable.

granola

🥗Healthier: homemade granola

💰Cheaper: oats

Homemade granola can be healthier and cheaper than store-bought.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Maple syrup can provide a similar sweetness at a lower cost.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Sunflower seed butter is a nut-free option that can be less expensive.

Start with 1.5 cups of almond milk.

Add 150 grams of frozen blueberries and 150 grams of frozen strawberries.

Add 1 frozen banana (about 125 grams) and 1 tablespoon of flax seed.

Open the acai packet by running hot water over it until you can crack it, then cut it over the sink to avoid stains.

Push the acai into the blender.

Put the top on the Vitamix and start blending on the lowest speed, then quickly increase to the highest speed, using the tamper to push ingredients down without touching the blade.

Blend for about 45 seconds until the mixture is like ice cream sorbet but not a smoothie.

Prepare toppings quickly as the acai bowl will melt and get runny.

Top with straight lines of granola, chia seeds, and dried coconut, and drizzle with peanut butter or almond butter.

Add fresh fruit, nuts, or seeds as desired.

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