Maria MarloweAdd some serious antioxidants to your morning with this quick and easy acai bowl.
The acai berry comes from the Amazon and is commonly consumed in Brazil. It contains a variety of antioxidants, polyphenols, and flavonoids, as well as omega fats, trace minerals, and essential nutrients.
Antioxidant-rich foods, like acai, support skin, brain, and heart health. So fire up the blender for this satisfying breakfast bowl!
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Acai Bowl Recipe
Ingredients:
1 frozen acai pack (unsweetened)
1 banana (frozen)
1 cup blueberries (frozen)
¾ cup coconut water
2 cups butter lettuce or baby spinach (optional)
3 Tbsp. hemp seeds
2 Tbsp. chia seeds
1 Tbsp. coconut manna
TOPPINGS (Choose 3 favorites)
Sliced strawberries
Blueberries (fresh or frozen)
Diced mango
Sliced banana
Dried coconut flakes
Dried Goji Berries
Cacao Nibs
Nuts
Seeds
Instructions:
Place all superfood smoothie bowl ingredients in a Nutribullet or blender, and blend on high until smooth. Pour into a bowl. Top with your favorite toppings.
About the Author: Maria Marlowe is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who has helped thousands of people improve their health by optimizing their diet. She has created meal plans and programs to help you lose weight, clear up acne, and spend less time in the kitchen yet still eat healthy.
She has been featured in Vogue, The New York Times, NBC, Well + Good, and more. Her first book, The Real Food Grocery Guide, will teach you how to eat healthy without going broke.
Check out her site, www.mariamarlowe.com, or follow her on Instagram @MariaMarlowe and Facebook for more healthy recipes.