Swimsuit-Friendly Açaí Bowl | Light & Healthy

açaí puree

🥗Healthier: frozen mixed berries

💰Cheaper: frozen banana

Frozen mixed berries provide a similar flavor profile and are often more affordable.

granola

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: toasted rice cereal

Oats are a healthier option that can also add texture.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

almond milk

🥗Healthier: oat milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Oat milk is creamier and can be made at home easily.

Start with one packet of acai berries from the supermarket freezer section, ensuring it's unsweetened with no added sugars.

Add one banana to the blender.

Include a scoop of Greek plain yogurt.

Add a handful of spinach to the blender.

Add a quarter cup of frozen cherries (or any berry of choice).

Add a scant half a cup of blueberries.

Add one scoop of protein powder.

Pour in a quarter cup of almond milk, adjusting for thickness as desired.

Blend the mixture in a high-powered blender, stopping to tap down the ingredients as needed, ensuring the motor is off before doing so.

Pour the blended mixture into a shallow bowl.

Top the bowl with additional berries, including blueberries and blackberries.

Slice and add one-third of a banana alongside the toppings.

Sprinkle one tablespoon of unsweetened coconut on top.

Add one tablespoon of chopped pistachio nuts as a topping.

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