This recipe for a paleo and vegan acai bowl is packed with all kinds of nutrient dense ingredients. It will be loved by the whole family and is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. It's perfect for breakfast, as a snack and is completely dairy free and refined sugar free!
What makes this acai bowl recipe so great?
I will be the first to tell you how big a fan I am of acai bowls. The downside though, is that they're usually laden with a few things that I do not want to put in my body.
In addition, they're completely full of carbohydrates and blood sugar-spiking ingredients. What I have done is completely restructured the acai bowl and made it paleo and vegan friendly.
I have also added some essential, nutrient dense ingredients that will turn this sugary breakfast bomb bowl into a worthwhile & nutritious addition to your breakfast game.
Feel free to simply leave the collagen peptides out if you'd like this recipe to be completely vegan.
I was inspired to make these paleo and vegan acai bowls by my friend Rachel over at Bakerita. She has been making bright-colored and delicious-looking acai bowls nearly every morning it seems.
Luckily, I get to tantalize myself and drool over her acai bowls on Instagram all the dang time. Thanks so much Rachel.
I knew I wanted to take some photo direction from her but come up with my own rendition of one of my favorite breakfasts. Everything tastes better when being eaten out of a big bowl with a spoon, right?
What's inside this vegan acai bowl?
I decided it was absolutely necessary to include fat, protein & fiber into these. Why?
Well, one of my favorite go-to resources for anything and everything smoothie related is Kelly LeVeque of Be Well by Kelly. Kelly is a certified holistic nutritionist and health coach here in Southern California.
She is the creator of the Be Well Smoothie. Do I have your attention?
A Be Well Smoothie is a formula she created to help you develop a blood sugar balancing, meal replacement shake/bowl with enough protein, fat and fiber to keep you full. Good deal, right?
These smoothie bowls are completely balanced with enough fat, fiber and protein to keep you fill past a measly 2-hour mark. You can expect to be completely satiated after having one!
If you want to save a couple dollars and start making a vegan acai bowl at home, look no further. This bowl trumps all of the bowls I've ever tried out and about.
That's a big deal. I've probably visited over 30+ acai joints here in Southern California- they're everywhere.
This one takes the cake, so be sure to try it out and let me know what you think!
Be sure to make these paleo and vegan acai bowls if you're looking to start your day with an absolute bang.
When something has all of the nutrients and tastes this delicious, there's absolutely no reason not to make it… yum!
How to make a vegan acai bowl
In the pitcher of a high-speed blender, add all of the ingredients. I prefer to use my Vitamix and the tamper attachment.
*If you do not have access to a high-speed blender, I'd recommend being patient and using a little more liquid!*
Blend on medium-high for 1 minute. If you're using a Vitamix, be sure to use the tamper to make sure everything gets blended well.
Next, pour into a bowl and top off with your favorite toppings.
I like to use fresh berries, bee pollen, cacao nibs and banana slices. Here are some other topping ideas:
- Unsweetened coconut flakes
- Extra nut butter: cashew, almond, peanut, etc.
- Pure honey
- Goji berries
- Flax seeds, hemp seeds or chia seeds
- Cinnamon or cacao powder
More vegan breakfast recipes like this:
Chocolate Strawberry Vegan Granola
Almond Butter & Jelly Vegan Overnight Oats
Bananas Foster Vegan French Toast Bake
One Bowl Vegan Chocolate Banana Bread
Gluten Free & Vegan Blueberry Muffins
Paleo & Vegan Acai Bowl
Ingredients
The Bowl
- 1 packet organic unsweetened acai
- 1 ¼ cups frozen mixed berries
- 1 small frozen banana
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut or almond milk
- 1 heaping tablespoon cashew butter
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds or chia seeds
- 2 scoops collagen peptides omit for vegan
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Toppings
- bee pollen
- cacao nibs
- fresh fruit
Instructions
- In the pitcher of a high-speed blender, add all of the ingredients.
- Blend on medium-high for 1 minute. If you're using a Vitamix blender, be sure to use the tamper to make sure everything gets blended well.
- Pour into a bowl and top off with your favorite toppings.
Kelly says
We just discovered this recipe. My daughter and I make it once a week and we save a small bowl for my son to have after school. We change up the frozen fruits that we use to change up the flavor!
That sounds delicious! What do you usually use?
Liz says
I love this recipe so much! I make a big batch then freeze in mason jars and take out the night before. Makes for a yummy, easy, and convenient breakfast!
Yesssss, making them at home is the best with the right recipe. This makes me so happy to hear!
Nicole says
hey there! i love this recipe. im actually wondering how many calories the entire thing contains and how many grams of protein, fat and carbs are in it?
Hi there. That's a good question, but I unfortunately don't provide that information, as I focus on using real food ingredients. I know you can plug in the recipe very easily to an app/website like MyFitnessPal though. Could you try that? It's SOOOO delicious!
Kelly Redican says
I made this today and it was soooooooo good! Many acai bowls are just too sweet for me, so I knew that I would like this better but I was surprised that my kids also liked it better. Win/win!
Ah, that makes me so happy to hear. Acai bowls that are too sweet drive me absolutely nuts-o.
Anita says
When you say one packet acai are you using the freeze dried powder?
I'm not. I'm using the frozen acai packets from Trader Joe's. Sambazon also makes them, and I know they are sold at a few different stores: https://www.sambazon.com/find-us/ -- They are the superfruit packs
Stefany Jevtić says
Hey! Looks like a delicious recipe, but unfortunately this isn't vegan as it contains honey 🙂
Hi there. Whoops! I forgot to write about using pure maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan version. It is vegan after doing so... so sorry about that!
Rebecca Treloar says
Just wondering how many grams would in the 1 packet of acai
Hi there! Thanks for reaching out... each packet is 100 grams. Is that helpful?
Shannon @ Pass Me Some Tasty says
Love this! Looks delicious and beautiful!
Monica Stevens Le says
Thank you! It's a favorite of mine... you have to try it!
The Girls on Bloor says
These bowls look like the perfect breakfast! So beautifully styled!
Monica Stevens Le says
They're one of my favorite things to eat after a workout or for breakfast... you gotta give them a try- 🙂
Michele! West Via Midwest says
That bowl is ALMOST too pretty to eat.... but don't worry Ill "force" myself!
Monica Stevens Le says
Yes, forcing yourself is necessary. It's so worth it! 🙂
Dishes Delish says
Yum. Simply yum and beautiful!
Monica Stevens Le says
Thank you so much. This recipe is one of my favorites. I have them a few times a week 🙂
Rachel @ Bakerita says
Awww you're the best!!! I need to try your acai bowl tomorrow morning. Looks so so so good. Glad you got the text thing figured out 😉
Nah, you are the best. For real. Please do... and let me know what you think 🙂
Monica Stevens Le says
Nah, YOU are the best!