Add some serious antioxidants to your morning with this quick and easy acai bowl.

Acai is a berry that comes from the Amazon and is commonly consumed in Brazil. It contains a variety of antioxidants, polyphenols, and flavonoids, as well as omega fats, trace minerals, and essential nutrients.

Antioxidant-rich foods, like acai, support skin, brain, and heart health. So fire up the blender for this satisfying breakfast bowl!

 

Acai Bowl Recipe

Ingredients:

1 frozen acai pack (unsweetened)

1 banana (frozen)

1 cup blueberries (frozen)

¾ cup coconut water

2 cups butter lettuce or baby spinach (optional)

3 Tbsp. hemp seeds

2 Tbsp. chia seeds

1 Tbsp. coconut manna

TOPPINGS (Choose 3 favorites)

Sliced strawberries

Blueberries (fresh or frozen)

Blackberries

Diced mango

Sliced banana

Dried coconut flakes

Dried Goji Berries

Cacao Nibs

Nuts

Seeds

 

Instructions:

Place all superfood smoothie bowl ingredients in a Nutribullet or blender, and blend on high until smooth. Pour into a bowl. Top with your favorite toppings.

 

Author: Maria Marlowe is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who has helped thousands of people improve their health by optimizing their diet. She has created meal plans and programs to help you lose weight, clear up acne, and spend less time in the kitchen yet still eat healthy.  

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