Acai White Chocolate Smoothie Bowl

This acai white chocolate smoothie bowl is thick, creamy and made with only healthy ingredients—18 grams of plant protein in each bowl and easy to make for dessert in just 5 minutes! Vegan, gluten free and soy free.

Why You’ll Love This Smoothie Bowl

• Has 18 grams of protein
• High in antioxidants
• Thick and creamy

This acai white chocolate smoothie bowl is a delicious and unique combination of flavours. It’s perfect as a healthy dessert or snack because it doesn’t have any actual white chocolate in it, the taste is created using only healthy ingredients!

Acai powder is used in this recipe instead of frozen acai. It’s made from acai berries which are a superfood rich in protective antioxidants and good fats. Acai has a strong, earthy berry taste so although there isn’t a large quantity in this smoothie bowl the flavour comes through nicely without being overpowering.

The base of this smoothie is made with frozen bananas. Bananas are a healthy fruit containing high amounts of antioxidants, minerals and vitamins like A & C. They help to lower inflammation and oxidative stress, which can reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Bananas also act as a prebiotic to the gut and balance good bacteria levels.

Cashew butter is the key ingredient in this recipe that really creates the white chocolate taste when combined with all of the other ingredients. Cashews are a rich source of good fats, calcium, phosphorous, magnesium and vitamin K, making them great for healthy skin and hair.

Ingredients Needed

These are the ingredients you will need to make this acai white chocolate smoothie bowl.

Protein powder: Any chocolate vegan protein powder you enjoy.

Himalayan salt: Balances out the sweetness and brings depth to the other ingredients.

Acai powder: The star ingredient of this healthy smoothie bowl.

Cashew butter: The key ingredient to creating the white chocolate flavour with only healthy ingredients. Don’t skip it!

Frozen bananas: Creates the thick, creamy base of the smoothie bowl and adds sweetness.

Coconut milk: The liquid that brings all of the other ingredients together to blend smoothly and adds a creamy consistency.

For ingredient amounts and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Benefits

High fibre

Easily get more fibre in your every day diet! In addition to being generally healthy, getting enough fibre can be extremely helpful for weight loss as it helps keep you feeling full for longer, without adding calories. Fibre also helps improve our gut health.

Nutrient dense

Vegan smoothie bowls are a great way to get more nutrient rich foods in each day. By blending them into a single meal, it’s super quick, easy and fun! Choose ingredients like dark leafy greens, berries, nuts, seeds and fruits to make your smoothie bowls nutrient rich.

Quick and easy

It’s incredibly fast to make a yummy smoothie bowl. Gather your ingredients and toss them in the blending container, blend, and you’re already done! Rinse the blender container. It doesn’t get much more simple than that. Smoothie bowls rarely take more than 5 minutes to make. This makes them a great option if you find yourself short on time for a healthy meal.

Variations

Try an alternative plant milk

This recipe uses coconut milk but you can try using any plant based milk you prefer. Some alternatives include soy, almond or cashew! You can also make your own plant milk from scratch.

Adjust the consistency

If you prefer a thicker consistency you can try the recipe using a bit less liquid than what is suggested. If you want a thinner consistency, try adding a bit of extra liquid to the recipe.

Experiment with toppings

This smoothie bowl is perfect with fruit, seeds, raw cacao nibs or even vegan white chocolate chips on top. Finding the perfect combination of toppings is one of the best things about smoothie bowls. Some topping ideas for this smoothie bowl are cashews, fresh blueberries, strawberries, cacao nibs, hemp seeds and chia seeds.

Instructions 

• Add all ingredients to blender.

• Start blending at low speed for 5-10 seconds. Increase to high speed and blend for 1-2 minutes. Use the blender tamper to push ingredients down towards the blades.

• Scoop into a bowl and add desired toppings. Serve your acai white chocolate smoothie bowl immediately!

Prep & Blending

Add ingredients in the correct order

Always add liquid ingredients to your blender first. Then add powders, nut butters, nuts and seeds. Then add fresh greens and fresh fruit. Finally add your solid ingredients like frozen fruit. If using a small blender container with a twist on lid, reverse the order so that when you turn the container over to blend the frozen ingredients are farthest away from the blades.

Use a tamper

Push ingredients down towards the blades while blending using the tamper that comes with your blender. This helps to avoid thick smoothie bowls from getting stuck, so you don’t have to stop blending and scrape down the sides of the container.

Avoid over blending

Try to blend your smoothie bowl for less than a couple of minutes. If blended for too long, even thick smoothie bowls will become thin. This is because the heat generated by the blades and motor of the blender heat up your ingredients while they are being blended.

Use a high power blender

For smoothie bowls that have a perfectly smooth and creamy texture use a high powered blender such as a Vitamix. A Vitamix can break down any ingredients to much finer particles than standard blenders, and more nutrients are released. A high speed blender also reduces the time you need to blend your recipe, which helps keep it nice and cold.

Chill your bowl

By placing your bowl in the freezer for a few moments you can help your smoothie bowl stay cool for longer. This way it won’t start melting instantly while you are eating it. This is especially helpful if you’re in a hot climate. Pop it into the freezer while you are prepping and blending, then take it out when it’s time to pour your finished smoothie bowl!

FAQ’s

Can I make this smoothie bowl without cashew butter?

This recipe can be made without cashew butter but it won’t have the exact same white chocolate flavour. It’s still delicious, so give it a try with almond butter, or even sunflower seed butter if you are allergic to nuts.

Can I lose weight with smoothie bowls?

Smoothie bowls are an excellent weight loss food! This is because they are generally healthier and higher in fibre and nutrients. Due to high water content, the large volume of a smoothie bowl helps your stomach to feel satiated. And the fibre keeps you feeling full for longer, without feeling weighed down or tired.

Can smoothie bowls be refrigerated?

Smoothie bowls are best enjoyed immediately after blending, while they are freshest. However you can refrigerate most smoothie bowls for 1-2 days in an airtight container such as a jar. Be aware the consistency will not be as thick as a fresh smoothie bowl.

Can I make smoothie bowls without a high speed blender?

Yes, you can still make smoothie bowls with a regular blender. It might take more patience depending on the recipe, but it can work. Turn off the blender to scrape down the sides of the container, and secure the lid before continuing to blend. Repeat as needed. Alternatively you can add a small amount of additional liquid to the recipe, which should help.

How can I increase the protein?

If you wish for your smoothie bowl to have a higher protein content, you can simply add (more) protein powder to the recipe. Plain unsweetened plant based protein will work in any smoothie bowl. Alternatively you can try adding hemp seeds or even silken tofu.

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