You’ve probably heard of acai bowls, but have you ever tried making one? If not, then this article is just for you. In it I will be going over the steps to make a delicious bowl of acai in your Ninja blender!
Can A Ninja Blender Make Acai Bowls?
Although Ninja blenders are not specifically made to make acai bowls, they still work perfectly. Acai is mostly blended frozen fruit so the Ninja works best, but it can be done in any blender.
How To Make An Acai Bowl In A Ninja Blender
Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients
This step is fairly simple; all you need is frozen or fresh fruit, some honey (or other sweetener), and of course the acai berry puree. I recommend starting with 2 cups of water for every cup of acai puree so you can adjust according to taste.
An important thing to focus on while gathering ingredients is the quality. Make sure all of your fruit is ripe. Mangoes that are not ripe will never be palatable, same with any other fruit.
As far as the acai goes you want to make sure it’s organic and unsweetened – it isn’t very tasty if there are sweeteners in it!
Step 2: Prep Your Fruit & Acai For A Ninja Blender
First, cut your fruit into small cubes about an inch big.
Second, place all of your ingredients into the acai blender along with one cup of water for every cup of acai puree. Make sure everything is placed in the bottom then turn on low speed.
After this, slowly start to increase the speed until you reach high – this should take around 5 minutes. And you’re done!
The finished product should be thick, but not too thick. If it is too thick then simply add more water until desired consistency is reached.
Step 3: Enjoy Your Delicious Acai Bowl!
Now that your bowl is done it’s time to enjoy it! There are countless options for what toppings to use so have fun picking out your favourite combinations. Every topping taste better in an acai bowl so don’t be afraid to experiment.
Some popular choices are shredded coconut, almonds, bananas, mangos, strawberries and blueberries – the list goes on!
All in all making acai bowls in your Ninja blender is quite simple. Just follow these three easy steps and you will have yourself a healthy, delicious snack in just a minute!
Ninja Blender Acai Bowl Recipes
Do you want to eat acai bowls right now? I know I do! Here are three great recipes for acai bowl toppings that go perfectly in your Ninja blender.
Banana Almond Acai Bowl
Ingredients:
- 2 cups frozen sliced bananas
- ½ cup fresh raspberries
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 2 tsp honey
- ½ cup ice cubes
- acai puree
Method:
Make sure all of your ingredients are prepped and ready to go, especially the frozen bananas. Place all ingredients along with acai puree in the Ninja jar in this order: half the ice cubes (1/4 cup), banana slices, raspberries, almond butter, acai puree, honey and the remainder of ice cubes (1/4 cup).
Turn on high speed until smooth; about one to two minutes. If it is too thick add some water and blend again.
Pineapple Almond Acai Bowl
Ingredients:
- 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 tsp almond butter
- ½ cup ice cubes
- acai puree
Method:
Follow the exact same steps as above, but this time with these ingredients. This acai bowl is just as delicious – so many vitamins!
Strawberry Acai Bowl
Ingredients:
- 2 cups frozen sliced strawberries
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ cup ice cubes
- acai puree
Method:
Same steps as if making banana or pineapple acai bowls. This is another sweet and tasty combination. Enjoy!
Tips For Making A Delicious Acai Bowl
Here are a few things to keep in mind while making your acai bowl:
If the acai puree is cold when blending then you shouldn’t need any ice cubes or additional frozen fruit! This will just dampen the taste of the acai since freezing food isn’t good for flavor.
Remember that with most types of purees, especially with berries, every brand tastes different. Just because one brand doesn’t do well in your Ninja blender doesn’t mean another won’t.
As long as you follow the steps above, along with some of these tips, you should end up with a delicious acai bowl!
Acai Bowl In Ninja Blender – Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Use A Regular Blender For Making An Acai Bowl?
The answer is yes, of course! Any blender will work. However, it will take longer and you might have to scrape the sides a few times – but it will come out just as delicious.
What Toppings Can I Add To My Acai Bowl?
Again, sky’s the limit! Any fruit you have on hand will work. Some other popular acai bowl toppings are granola, kiwi, shredded coconut, figs and of course any type of nut.
Can I Make My Acai Bowl Frozen?
Yes! Just like any other fruit dessert, if you want it frozen add more ice cubes when making the puree and blend again when adding toppings.
How Long Are Acai Bowls Good For?
Acai bowls are good for up to two days in the fridge – they don’t turn brown or lose their flavour.
How To Make Delicious Acai Bowl In Your Ninja Blender – Conclusion
Acai bowls in a Ninja blender are super easy to make and delicious too! With just a few ingredients and some simple preparation you can have yourself a healthy snack that’s sure to satisfy your taste buds.
These recipes will get you started, but feel free to explore and come up with your own combinations – anything tastes better when it’s in an acai bowl!
That’s all you need to do in order to make yourself an acai bowl. If you follow these instructions then it should be fairly easy- if not then please comment down below and I will try my best to help!
As always thanks for reading this article, and until next time: Happy Blending!