Description
This chocolate acai protein bowl packs loads of nutrients and is both refreshing and satisfying for any time of day. Ready in just 5 minutes, all you need is a blender and your favorite toppings! Vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free. Yields two bowls.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 frozen unsweetened acai packet
- 1 scoop of unsweetened, unflavored protein powder
- 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons raw almond butter
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free oats
- 4-6 Medjool dates, pitted (depending on level of desired sweetness)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 cups ice
- Optional: 1-2 handfuls of fresh spinach
- Topping suggestions: cacao nibs, hemp seeds, fresh fruit, chocolate covered cherries, shaved dark chocolate, granola, shredded coconut
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients. Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy. This makes a thick smoothie so you may need to scrape down the sides occasionally to get it started or use a tamper. You may want to add the ice at the very end.
- Adjust to taste. Taste and add more dates until it is your desired sweetness. Add more ice or frozen fruit if you want a thicker, frostier smoothie.
- Serve. Pour into two small bowls and decorate with your desired toppings. Enjoy immediately with a spoon.
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Nutrition facts below are for the smoothie itself and does not account for toppings.
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blender