{"id":"dbcf9cd0-d647-4b0c-821b-55b65622a67d","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/dbcf9cd0-d647-4b0c-821b-55b65622a67d","source_url":"https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1024738-acai-bowl","title":"Açaí Bowl","description":"The star of this refreshing and vibrant bowl is the açaí berry, a small, round fruit native to the Amazon rainforest. When picked from the palm on which it grows, the fruit is bitter with hints of chocolate, and slightly tangy; by the time the berries reach supermarkets (açaí is widely available nowadays), they have been pitted and turned into a frozen purée. Simply thaw the packets for a couple minutes and combine with milk and a handful of other frozen fruits in a high-powered blender for a quick breakfast or dessert. Be mindful not to thin it out too much — the consistency should be thicker than a smoothie so you can eat it with a spoon. Top açaí bowls as you like, with a variety of fruits, nuts, granola and honey.","servings":2,"servings_text":"2 servings","prep_time":"PT5M","cook_time":"PT10M","total_time":"PT15M","ingredients":[{"text":"2 (3 ½-ounce) frozen açaí purée packets (7 ounces total), sweetened or unsweetened","item":"(3 1/2-ounce) frozen açaí purée packets (7 ounces total), sweetened or unsweetened","quantity":2},{"text":"⅔ cup dairy or nondairy milk, or orange juice","item":"dairy or nondairy milk, or orange juice","quantity":0.6666666666666666,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 large frozen or fresh banana, sliced","item":"large frozen or fresh banana","quantity":1,"preparation":"sliced"},{"text":"½ cup frozen mixed fruit, such as strawberries and blueberries","item":"frozen mixed fruit, such as strawberries and blueberries","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"Fresh fruits, such as berries, mango, kiwi or banana; chopped nuts of choice; sweetened or unsweetened coconut flakes; granola; bee pollen; and honey, for topping (optional)","item":"Fresh fruits, such as berries, mango, kiwi or banana; chopped nuts of choice; sweetened or unsweetened coconut flakes; granola; bee pollen; and honey, for topping","preparation":"optional"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Slightly thaw the frozen açaí packets at room temperature for 2 minutes, then break them into pieces in the packet by hand or with a rolling pin."},{"number":2,"text":"To a blender, add milk, açaí, banana slices and frozen fruit. Blend until thick and smooth. If you have one, use a blender tamper to incorporate the frozen fruits, or scrape down the sides with a spatula. Add more liquid, 1 tablespoon at a time, if necessary, until it reaches the desired consistency. Be mindful not to thin out the mixture too much since it will be eaten with a spoon."},{"number":3,"text":"Transfer the açaí mixture to a bowl, add toppings of your choice and serve immediately."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:57:40.6897+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:57:40.6897+00:00"}