Acai Protein Bowls

These Acai Protein Bowls use minimal ingredients and are quick to put together. They're super flavorful and completely customizable using your preferred toppings. The 43 grams of protein per serving is not so bad either.

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Correct me if I’m wrong, but there’s nothing better than a food bowl. From copycat KFC bowls, to protein yogurt bowls, to Mediterranean chicken meatball bowls, you can basically do anything in a bowl. My newest obsession in bowls? Acai bowls.

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What is an acai bowl?

If you’ve never had an acai bowl, it’s a smoothie bowl with a smoothie made from acai berries. The bowl is loaded with toppings like sliced fruit and berries, granola, chai seeds and nuts. Restaurants serve them all over America but they are actually very easy to make at home with this acai protein bowl recipe.

If you’re craving a protein smoothie try my chocolate protein smoothie or cookies and cream protein shake.

Why you’ll love this recipe

These bowls are packed with protein and ready in minutes.
Pair these acai protein bowls with your favorite toppings like fresh fruit and homemade granola.
Minimal ingredients and completely customizable.
Enjoy a bowl with 43 grams of protein to get your morning started.

Are you using acai berries?

For these protein bowls, we’re using a packaged acai blend for our base. I am using the Sambazon Açaí Pure Unsweetened Superfruit Frozen Smoothie Packs which can be found in your local store freezer section and even at some Targets.

What makes this a protein bowl?

To add protein to these acai bowls we’re using a combination of nonfat Greek yogurt and vanilla protein powder. You can use your favorite brand of Greek yogurt; I like the 0% nonfat unflavored Greek Yogurt by Fage. My husband likes the 5% unflavored Fage.

Use your favorite vanilla protein powder for this recipe but I recommend using PEScience Gourmet Vanilla, use code OHSNAP to save.

Acai protein bowl topped with blueberries, strawberries, and seeds.

Ingredients and Substitutes:

These are the main ingredients and substitutions. See recipe card below for full ingredients list and instructions for these acai protein bowls.

Acai protein pack, Greek yogurt, and vanilla protein powder.

Açaí Pure: this recipe uses 1 pack of Sambazon Açaí Pure Unsweetened Superfruit Frozen Smoothie Packs. You can use any other brand you’d like but I have found these are easy to find and have minimal added ingredients.

Greek Yogurt: I am using 0% Nonfat Unflavored Greek Yogurt. You can use any Greek yogurt, regular yogurt or a dairy free alternative.

Protein Powder: as previously mentioned I like baking and cooking with Optimum Nutrition, Gold Standard 100% Whey, Protein Powder, Vanilla Ice Cream flavor. Use your favorite vanilla protein powder for this recipe. My other ultimate favorite is PEScience Gourmet Vanilla.

Toppings: these acai protein bowls are great with homemade granola or storebought, fresh fruit, chia seeds or even bee pollen. Add whatever sounds good to you! Nutrition facts are for the base only.

Dietary Modifications

To make this dairy-free use a dairy-free yogurt and protein powder.
Be sure you’re protein powder if certified gluten-free if you want to make this gluten-free.

How to make these acai protein bowls:

Step 1: Make your base

In a high speed blender add the acai blend, greek yogurt and protein powder and blend until smooth. Pour in a bowl.

Step 2: add your favorite toppings

Add whatever toppings you’d like. Some of my favorites are:

fresh berries
shredded coconut
chia seeds
bee pollen
granola
creamy peanut butter
PB2 mixed with water
chopped nuts

Recipe FAQ’s

What kind of toppings go on acai bowls?

Anything you want! These acai protein bowls are great with homemade granola or storebought, fresh fruit, chia seeds or even bee pollen. Add whatever sounds good to you!

Can I add more things to the base?

Definitely! The base for these acai protein bowls are basic with only 3 main ingredients. This makes it not only delicious but easy to prep. For a thicker bowl add frozen fruit like banana or strawberries. You could also add frozen avocado for added creaminess. All of these things will change the nutrition facts of your base.

Spoon scooping from an acai protein bowl.

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