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This Ninja Creami açaí bowl is packed with antioxidants and has perfect creamy texture! You can skip the extra sugar and the price tag by making this easy recipe at home in your Ninja Creami. You only need a few simple ingredients!
Unlike most acai bowl options, this recipe is way lower in sugar, has no extra weird ingredients and is way cheaper to make at home. You’ll need acai, blueberries, and bananas and then you can customize them with your favorite toppings.
About This Ninja Creami Acai Bowl Recipe
This is the acai bowl recipe you’ve been looking for. Here’s what makes it SO much better than the one from that café you’ve been spending a fortune on:
- Big, bold, real fruit flavor. These acai bowls are packed with real, high-quality fruit that bursts with flavor in every bite. No added syrups or sugar. Just the pure, vibrant flavor of fresh fruit that makes every spoonful a treat.
- SO much cheaper. Why pay $12 or more for an acai bowl when you can enjoy the same (or better) quality at home at a fraction of the cost? These bowls give you gourmet flavor without the gourmet price tag. Plus, you can skip the lines and customize your bowl exactly how you like it!
- Delicious and satisfying. These acai bowls are packed with flavor, antioxidants and fiber. One serving packs 5 grams of fiber! Add a scoop of protein powder for a protein boost too.
What You’ll Need
Just some fruit and coconut water, and you’re off to the races! Here’s a shopping list for you (you’ll find exact measurements in the recipe card below):
- Frozen acai – Most commonly, you’ll find acai in pre-portioned packets, but you can also find it in a larger bag full of pieces. Either will work, and either way, make sure it is unsweetened.
- Blueberries – Fresh or frozen both work. You can also use frozen mixed berries.
- Banana – For a boost of natural sweetness!
- Coconut water – I like using coconut water here because it adds a little tropical flair. You could use plain water instead. Juice would also work (maybe orange juice or guava juice!), although it will make your bowl a bit sweeter. You can also make it creamy with your favorite milk.
Variation Ideas
- Fruit swap. Feel free to swap out the blueberries for strawberries, raspberries, or even something fun like pineapple or mango.
- Make it creamy. If you want a creamier acai bowl experience to throw a dollop or two of Greek yogurt into the blender. Or, replace the coconut walk with coconut milk.
- Nut butter twist. Add a little healthy fat and protein to these bowls with your favorite nut butter. Just add 1-2 tablespoons. I love adding peanut butter or almond butter.
- Topping ideas:
- Banana slices
- Fresh berries like strawberries or blueberries
- Shredded coconut
- Hemp seeds
- Chia seeds
- Nuts
- Granola
How to Make an Açaí Bowl in your Ninja Creami
Ready to put your Ninja Creami to the test? Here’s a quick look at how to make these awesome acai bowls! Have a look at the recipe card below for more thorough instructions.
- Combine. Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender.
- Blend. Blend until smooth.
- Freeze. Transfer the mixture to a Ninja Creami pint container. Secure the lid and freezer for 24 hours.
- Smoothie bowl mode. Using the blade attachment, run the frozen mixture through the Ninja Creami on smooth bowl mode x1, then on respin mode x2.
How to Store Extras
You can keep any leftover acai mixture in the Ninja Creami pint container (with the lid on) or another airtight, freezer-safe container. Store it in the freezer for up to 1 week.
When you’re ready to enjoy, you can either let it sit at room temperature until it softens or run smoothie bowl mode x1.
My Pro Tips
Recipe Tips
- Check the sweetness. Once you’ve blended everything together, give the mixture a taste. If it’s not sweet enough, you can add a little honey or maple syrup (start with one tablespoon at a time).
- Don’t overfill. There is a max line on the Ninja Creami pint container. Don’t fill past that point, as the mixture will expand a bit as it freezes.
- Freeze for 24 hours. While it’s hard to resist digging in right away, letting the acai mixture freeze for a full 24 hours (before running it through the Ninja Creami) will give you the best texture. If you skip this step, your breakfast might turn out runny.
- Get the texture right. If your sorbet turns out crumbly after running it through the respin cycle, don’t worry! Just add a small splash of coconut water and run the cycle again to achieve a smoother, creamier consistency.
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Ninja Creami Açaí Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen acai pieces or two 3.5 oz. packets, unsweetened
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- ½ medium banana, sliced (about ½ cup slices)
- ⅓-½ cup coconut water
- optional: 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high speed blender and blend until smooth (about 1 minute).
- Pour into Ninja Creami pint container (don’t overfill past the max fill line).
- Freeze for 24 hours on a level surface.
- Assemble pint container into outer bowl, secure lid with blade attached. Run smoothie bowl x1.
- Run respin mode x2. If it still appears crumbly add a splash of coconut water and respin a final time.
- Scoop ½ acai mixture into a bowl. Top with your favorite acai bowl toppings.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an estimate.
