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5-Minute Nutella Acai Smoothie Bowl

Nutella acai bowl with banana and cacao nibs, taken from above.
This Nutella acai bowl is so chocolatey, creamy, and divine that you'll stop buying acai/smoothie bowls. With just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes!
Jem @ The Fruity Jem
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 1 banana sliced and frozen
  • 1 package frozen acai puree (100 grams, 7 oz), OR sub with 3/4 cup frozen mixed berries (105 grams) + 2 Tablespoons acai powder
  • ¾ cup plant-based milk (180 ml) I used oat milk but any will do!
  • 2 Tablespoons Nutella either homemade or store-bought

Instructions

  • Into a high-powered blender, add the banana, acai puree (or frozen berries + acai powder), and the milk.
    If the banana slices stick together to form a big lump, let them sit on the counter for about 15 minutes until you can break them apart either by hand or using a butter knife.
  • Blend for 2-3 minutes until smooth and there are no more chunks.
    Two tips:
    - You might need to pause in between, stir/shake, then re-blend especially if your blender doesn't come with a tamper.
    - If they aren't blending well, you can add up to 1/4 cup of more milk, adding it 1 Tablespoon at a time.
  • Transfer into a bowl. Now use a spoon and let the Nutella drizzle down the spoon to garnish. You can also just mix the Nutella altogether in the blender.
  • Add other toppings if using, and serve this Nutella chocolate acai bowl immediately within 15 minutes. Enjoy!

Notes

Top Tips
  • Slice and Freeze Bananas: Slice bananas before freezing for easier blending.
  • Ripe Bananas: Select bananas with lots of dark spots for natural sweetness.
  • Acai Options: If you can't find frozen acai puree packs, sub with acai powder + frozen mixed berries. When using the latter, it will be more sour—consider adding liquid sweetener to balance.
  • Liquid and Blender: More liquid facilitates easier blending. Without a high-powered blender, extra liquid may be needed. Just be careful not to add too much so you still get that thick and creamy consistency.
  • Nutella Topping: If you find it hard to drizzle the Nutella, microwave it for 10-15 seconds until runny.
Storage Instructions
  • Check the post above for storage, meal prep, and freezing instructions.