As the weather starts to warm up, it is a great time to try an açaí smoothie bowl as a delicious breakfast option! These intense berries not only taste good but are rich in antioxidants. A few studies have shown that açaí fruit pulp is even richer in antioxidants than cranberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, or blueberries. The açaí berry can be described as an inch-long, reddish-purple fruit. It comes from the acai palm tree, which is native to Central and South America.

Açaí Smoothie Bowl Ingredients

• 1 packet açaí, frozen
• ½ cup mixed frozen berries
• ½ banana 
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup water or coconut water
• A few drops of liquid stevia (optional)
• Handful ice (optional)

Directions

1.  Add the açaí, mixed berries, banana, stevia, vanilla extract and water to a blender and start to blend. Add more liquid till desired consistency.

2. Add ice to thicken, as needed.

3. Pour into a bowl and top with toppings of choice.

Optional toppings that can be used i...