Thick and creamy Chocolate Smoothie Bowl made with superfood ingredients. The ultimate healthy breakfast!
This creamy, dreamy bowl o' heaven maaaaaay just be my favorite menu item at our restaurant!
People come in every day and ask me my what my favorite item is. I then proceed to rattle off 89.7% of the entire menu, since I'm literally obsessed with everything we make.
You can find many of the drinks at Alchemy on this very blog, like the snickerdoodle smoothie, blueberry cacao smoothie, and the pumpkin pie smoothie. Speaking of the pumpkin pie smoothie....OMG.
It's EVERYTHING. Like that may actually be my favorite smoothie at Alchemy. Isn't she a beauty?!
Then we have our luscious acai bowls. What's an acai bowl, you ask? First of all, it's pronounced ah-sigh-ee, like you're about to sneeze (ahh--chooo!). Acai is a low-sugar purple palm fruit from the Amazon loaded with ten times the cancer-fighting antioxidants of red grapes.
Acai is unique because it's packed with anti-inflammatory essential fatty acids along with a slew of vitamins, minerals, and fiber which help promote cardiovascular, digestive, and immune health. Boom shaka laka!
You can find frozen acai packs at your local health food store. I got mine at Whole Foods, duh.
We purchace our acai from a wonderful company called Sambazon who ethically sources amazon superfoods.
Sambazon is dedicated to supporting the environmental and social well-being of the Brazilian Amazon people, including providing employment opportunities and increasing the socio-economic status of more than 10,000 family farmers in the Amazon.
They're certified to help sustainably manage more than 2 million acres of the Amazon rainforest!
So now you want a big acai bowl, right? They're basically really thick smoothies that you eat in a bowl with a spoon. We then top them with yummy superfoods like cacao nibs, coconut, goji berries, banana, and maybe even granola if we're feeling frisky.
If you're too lazy/busy to make this in the comfort of your own home, head on over to Alchemy so I can make it for you!!
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Chocolate Smoothie Bowl Recipe
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 1 bowl
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: blender
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Thick and creamy Chocolate Smoothie Bowl made with superfood ingredients. The ultimate healthy breakfast!
Ingredients
- 1 frozen unsweetened acai pack (100g)
- ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 large overripe frozen banana
- 1 pitted Medjool date
- 1 tbsp cacao powder
- ¼ of an avocado
- Toppings: cacao nibs, unsweetened shredded coconut, sliced banana, granola
Instructions
- Break acai pack into fourths using a sharp knife. Place acai along with the rest of the ingredients (except toppings) in a high-speed blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. If using a nutribullet, you will have to continuously shake it in order to blend properly since it is much thicker than a typical smoothie. Breaking the acai into smaller pieces will make it easier to blend.
- Top with desired toppings.
Joann says
I can't see the recipe anymore. I've made it so many times that I should have it down but I usually check to make sure I'm not forgetting anything and to verify amounts. Is this just me?
Lindsay says
I also cannot see the recipe any more.......
Alexis says
Working on getting these recipes back, thank you for your patience!
Alexis says
Thanks so much!
Alexis says
Hey Stef! Unfortunately not since the acai is frozen fruit so it provides the bulk of the texture. I'd try some frozen blueberries and the acai powder!
Stef says
Is it possible to substitute the Açai pack by powder plus...??? Not available around here. Thank you!
Britty says
Hey there,
I'm trying so hard to be healthy, but without feeling like I'm eating cardboard. These Acai bowls look amazing, but I don't understand what it actually is. If I were to buy the ingredients for an Acai bowl (I live in Australia so not sure where to look), are they like frozen berries or a powder?
HELP hahaha.
Sincerely, the girl who is trying to get skinny without feeling deprived.
Alexis says
Hey there! It's a frozen berry puree. We get it from Sambazon: https://www.sambazon.com/products/#aa-berry-superfruit-pack-original-blend
Katie says
Finally got around to making this, it was incredible! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Alexis says
Wahoo! So glad!
Katie says
Finally got around to making this, it was incredible! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Stephanie says
I've been trying to create the right consistency in my acai bowls. I don't eat avocado, so can you recommend any alternative? Maybe double the amount of banana? Thanks!
Alexis says
Avocado adds creaminess, so I'd suggest another source of fat like almond butter!
Stephanie says
I've been trying to create the right consistency in my acai bowls. I don't eat avocado, so can you recommend any alternative? Maybe double the amount of banana? Thanks!
Alexis says
Avocado adds creaminess, so I'd suggest another source of fat like almond butter!
Joann says
This was BEYOND delicious!! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe!!!
Joann says
This was BEYOND delicious!! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe!!!
Stephanie Rogers says
OMG! First of all, that picture looks amazing. I have always wanted to try an acai bowl but had no idea where to even begin, so thank you for this recipe post! ...I finally got around to getting the acai packets and made this recipe this morning and WOW!!! SO good and I told my husband that I almost feel like I"m hopped up on drugs or something lol I"m attributing it to the insane amount of nutrients and minerals in that bowl. I may be addicted to these now! 🙂
Stephanie Rogers says
OMG! First of all, that picture looks amazing. I have always wanted to try an acai bowl but had no idea where to even begin, so thank you for this recipe post! ...I finally got around to getting the acai packets and made this recipe this morning and WOW!!! SO good and I told my husband that I almost feel like I"m hopped up on drugs or something lol I"m attributing it to the insane amount of nutrients and minerals in that bowl. I may be addicted to these now! 🙂
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Karen says
I went to Cardiff for my birthday to visit my daughter and they have a SAMBAZON ACAI place; so I got a smoothie and my daughter got a bowl. Wish I lived closer but I do buy the ACAI so it wont't be hard to make my own!
Alexis says
OMG that place sounds awesome!!
Amanda F says
Just a tidbit for anyone who lives near a Costco, they sell the acai packets there.