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Thick acai Smoothie Bowl Recipe served in a pre-frozen dish to maintain a dense, frost-kissed consistency.

Perfect Thick Smoothie Bowl

Rebecca Blumer
Discover the secret to a velvety, soft-serve smoothie bowl that stays thick and frosty until the last bite using the Deep Chill technique.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Deep Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 1 bowl
Calories 315 kcal

Equipment

  • High-powered blender
  • Tamper
  • Freezer-safe bowl

Ingredients
 

SMOOTHIE BOWL

  • 1 heaping cup organic frozen mixed berries
  • 1 small ripe banana (sliced and frozen)
  • 2-3 Tbsp light coconut or almond milk (plus more as needed)
  • 1 scoop plain or vanilla protein powder of choice* (optional)

TOPPINGS optional

  • 1 Tbsp shredded unsweetened coconut (desiccated)
  • 1 Tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 Tbsp hemp seeds
  • Granola
  • Fruit

Instructions
 

The Deep Chill Setup

  • Slide your serving bowl into the freezer for 15 to 30 minutes before you begin blending to ensure the frozen base stays firm when served.

Build the Thick Frozen Base

  • Place the frozen mixed berries and frozen banana slices into the blender. Pulse on a low setting until the fruit is broken down into small, pebbly pieces.
  • Drizzle in the milk and add the protein powder if using. Blend on low, using a tamper or pausing to scrape the sides, until the mixture is thick and smooth.
  • Continue blending only until it reaches a soft-serve consistency that can hold a curl. Add more milk only one tablespoon at a time if the blender stalls.

Assemble and Top

  • Spoon the thick base into your pre-frozen bowls immediately. Top with coconut, chia seeds, hemp seeds, granola, and fresh fruit while still frosty.

Notes

Deep Chill Tip: Freezing your serving bowl for 15 to 30 minutes is the best way to prevent your smoothie from melting too quickly.
Texture Tip: Always use frozen fruit and add liquid very slowly, one tablespoon at a time, to maintain the necessary thick structure.
Storage Tip: Freeze leftovers in ice cube trays. When ready to eat, blend the cubes with a splash of milk to regain the soft-serve texture.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 18gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 115mgPotassium: 580mgFiber: 12gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Smoothie Bowl
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