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Antioxidant Acai Bowls

Article written and reviewed by Jamie Koonce, DACM, L.Ac, Dipl.OM
Published July 30, 2018
Antioxidant Acai Bowl

Once an energizing breakfast eaten by surfers, acai bowls have become a mainstay at juice and smoothie bars. Learn how to make your own acai bowls at home! Sweet treats and tasty bowls can be healthy too.

Antioxidant Acai Bowl

Antioxidant Acai Bowls

Once an energizing breakfast eaten by surfers, acai bowls have become a mainstay at juice and smoothie bars. Learn how to make your own acai bowls at home!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 554 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 2 cup Frozen Bananas
  • 1 cup Frozen Strawberries
  • 1 cup Frozen Blueberries
  • 2 Frozen, Unsweetened Sambazon Acai Packs
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 Scoop of Vanilla Sunwarrior Protein Powder (optional)

Instructions
 

Directions

  • Place all frozen ingredients into high-speed blender and top with liquid of choice.
  • Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour into 2 bowls and top with fruit and other whole-food ingredients – some of our favorites include bananas, mangos, kiwis, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and dried mulberries. Add 1 tbsp of coconut flakes, chia seeds, or pumpkin seeds for an added crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 554kcalCarbohydrates: 109.7gProtein: 15.8gFat: 10.9gSaturated Fat: 2.1gFiber: 24.1g
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About the author 

Jamie Koonce, DACM, L.Ac, Dipl.OM

Jamie Koonce, DACM, L.Ac, Dipl.OM is the Digital Content Manager at Mastering Diabetes. She holds a Doctorate degree in Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology & Anthropology from Hendrix College, and Certification in Plant-Based Nutrition through eCornell. Jamie has been enjoying a plant-based lifestyle since 1999. In addition to writing at Mastering Diabetes, she teaches continuing education courses to other health professionals on the science behind a low-fat, plant-based, whole-food lifestyle for specific medical conditions.