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Smoothies

Açaí Bowl

Thick blended açaí topped with granola, fruit, and honey.

★ Beginner$$10 minServes 1
Açaí Bowl — Smoothies — recipe plated and ready to serve

Nutrition (per serving)

350

Calories

8g

Protein

60g

Carbs

10g

Fat

9g

Fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 frozen açaí packets (unsweetened)
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
  • 1/4 cup almond milk
  • Toppings: granola, sliced banana, berries, coconut flakes, honey, chia seeds

Method

  1. Blend açaí, banana, blueberries, and almond milk until very thick (thicker than a smoothie — use a tamper or stop and stir).

  2. Pour into a bowl. Top with granola, fruit, coconut, honey, and chia seeds.

What You're Practicing

  • The key is keeping it THICK — use minimal liquid.
  • Eat with a spoon, not a straw. The toppings are the point.

Supplement add-ons (nutritional impact per serving):

  • Whey protein (1 scoop, 30g): +120 cal, +25g protein, +2g carbs. Thickens the bowl base. Blend into the acai mixture before pouring — don't sprinkle on top or it clumps.
  • Collagen peptides (15g): +54 cal, +13g protein. Dissolves completely with zero flavor or texture change. Supports joint cartilage and skin elasticity — studies show 10-15g daily improves skin hydration after 8 weeks.
  • Spirulina (1 tsp, 3g): +9 cal, +2g protein, 44% DV iron, 28% DV B12. Turns the bowl deep blue-green. Earthy taste is masked by acai and berries.
  • Maca powder (1 tsp, 5g): +20 cal, +1g protein, +4g carbs. Adds a malty, butterscotch-like flavor. Contains glucosinolates that may support hormonal balance — research is preliminary but promising.

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