Acai bowls have been a trend for a long time now. I have only recently jumped on the trend, but I am so glad that I did! Thanks to a recommendation from a teammate, I found an affordable way to make the Acai bowls at home easily. And I only went to two different stores to get everything that I needed, which is perfect for a college girl with a busy schedule. Here’s how to make it!
Sambazon Acai Packs
I got these from Target on sale for $4.99 (originally $5.99) and they’re amazing! Super easy to work with. All I do is defrost it in some warm water for a few minutes and then add it to my blender along with a base. Options for bases include coconut water, almond milk, or vanilla ice cream. I love how many ways I can mix up these meal without it becoming boring or repetitive.
Frozen Fruit
I rotate between my favorite frozen fruits! Right now, I’ve been using a lot of frozen strawberries and bananas (I found a big pack of them from Target for $8, totally worth it!). Other great fruits to choose from include mango, kiwi, and dragonfruit. You truly have so many different combinations available!
Chia Seeds
A great source of Omega-3s, antioxidants, and protein! When I knew I was going to be making an Acai bowl, I knew I had to include these in my shopping list. I got these from Trader Joe’s for around $6 for a huge bag that will literally last me three months at least. I would definitely say that it’s worth the investment.
Cacao Nibs
This just might be my favorite part of the entire bowl. I have such a sweeth tooth (I’m trying to work on it, I swear!) and knew this would be a healthy way to introduce some additional flavor to the mix. I also got this at Trader Joe’s (it was a bit of a smaller bag, only a couple of ounces for $1.99) as well. Not to mention they’re fun to snack on just by themselves!
Fresh Fruit
The final garnish I like using would be fresh fruit! When I want a strong flavor of a certain fruit, I’ll add frozen fruit to the blender and then put a fresh version of it on top to finish it off. Or, to mix up the combination, add fresh fruit of something new altogether. The possibilities are endless.
That’s how I make my Acai bowls! They’re so delicious and filling and a healthy meal. I’m so glad my teammates recommended them to me; I know this is going to be a favorite of mine for a long time to come. Do you like Acai bowls? What do you put in them? Let me know down in the comments. And, as always, thank you for reading!
Love,
Kaitlin H Powell 