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California Açai Bowl
Thick, frosty, and deeply purple, this smoothie bowl brings a taste of the West Coast right to your kitchen. Frozen açai and mixed berries blend with sweet dates and plant milk to create a rich, spoonable base. It's incredibly refreshing when you need a quick breakfast or a cooling afternoon snack. You'll love customizing the top with crunchy granola, shredded coconut, or fresh fruit. A touch of chia seeds adds subtle texture while keeping the blend satisfying and smooth.
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 3 dried dates, pitted
- 1 frozen banana
- 3½ ounces (100 g) frozen açai berries
- 1 cup (145 g) frozen mixed berries
- ½ cup (120 ml) unsweetened plant milk
- ⅓ cup (80 g) plain unsweetened plant yogurt
- 1 tablespoon pea protein powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon whole chia seeds
Instructions
- 1Place the pitted dates, frozen banana, açai berries, mixed berries, plant milk, plant yogurt, pea protein powder, vanilla extract, and chia seeds into a high-powered blender.
- 2Blend on high speed until the mixture is thick, smooth, and deep plum in color. You might need to pause and scrape down the sides to ensure all the frozen fruit breaks down evenly.
- 3Pour the blended smoothie evenly into two small bowls and arrange your chosen toppings over the surface.
Notes
- Toppings: Customize your bowl with ground cherries, chocolate chips, granola, shredded coconut, nuts, seeds, or edible flowers.
- Texture tip: If the blender struggles with the frozen fruit, let the ingredients sit for 2 to 3 minutes to soften slightly before blending, rather than adding more liquid.
- Make ahead: Smoothie bowls are best enjoyed fresh, as they'll melt and lose their thick texture if stored in the fridge.