Make your favorite from Nekter Juice Bar at home with this Acai Peanut Butter Bowl recipe. We blend acai and frozen fruit into a thick smoothie bowl and top it with granola, fresh fruit, and a peanut butter drizzle that is perfect for easy morning breakfasts at a fraction of the cost.
I chose to recreate the Nekter Acai Peanut Butter Bowl to ensure every ingredient is the quality that I desire- clean organic and minimally processed. It's just an added benefit that it saves money too!
We’re talking homemade cashew milk, sprouted hempseed granola, and a perfectly balanced mix of acai, frozen berries, and pineapple. Then, we top it all with slices of fresh banana, strawberry, and green apple—trust me, it’s heavenly.
For more breakfast bowls try: Hawaiian Acai Bowl, First Watch Copycat Chia Pudding, Overnight Oats with Coconut Milk, and Instant Pot Millet Porridge. If you love Nekter smoothies, try our Nekter Health Nut Smoothie!
Before blending, we recommend setting healthy intentions to elevate your experience. For those new to a diet that excludes processed food, our guide lays out everything you need to know.
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Ingredients
Acai Packets: Sambazon or Trader Joe's offers high-quality frozen acai from South America. Rich in antioxidants, acai berries enhance brain function and are a staple for acai berry bowls.
Frozen Pineapple: Source from the freezer section of your grocery store. Pineapple brings a tropical twist and is loaded with digestive enzymes and vitamins.
Frozen Banana: Ensure it’s ripe before freezing to get that creamy texture and natural sweetness. Bananas are great for sustained energy and digestive health.
Pitted Medjool Dates: Choose plump, moist dates for natural caramel-like sweetness. They're a healthy way to sweeten acai berry bowls and support energy levels.
Homemade Cashew Milk: Use our simple recipe for a creamy, homemade base. Cashew milk provides healthy fats and a creamy consistency. If you don't have the option to make your own, you can swap for any type of milk you prefer.
Sprouted Hempseed Granola: One Degree offers a sprouted option that's nutrient-dense. Granola adds crunch and fiber for a satisfying texture in your bowl.
Substitutions and Variations
Boost Your Bowl: Toss in chia seeds, hemp seeds, bee pollen, or flax seeds for an extra nutritional boost. They add texture and are powerhouses of omega-3 and fiber.
Chocolatey Goodness: For a hint of indulgence, cacao nibs make an excellent topping, offering a rich, chocolatey crunch without the added sugar.
Acai Alternatives: If frozen puree is hard to find, a tablespoon of acai powder can substitute, ensuring you still get that acai flavor and nutritional benefit.
How to Make Nekter Acai Peanut Butter Bowl
Step 1: In your high-powered blender, combine the frozen açaí packets, a frozen banana, the medley of frozen mixed berries, dates, natural peanut butter, and frozen pineapple chunks.
Add cashew milk, just enough to get the fruit blends moving. Blitz until the mixture reaches a velvety consistency, adding a little liquid only if needed for blending.
Step 2: Empty the thick açaí mixture into your bowl of choice, leveling it with a spatula.
Step 3: Now, scatter generous helpings of granola and peanut butter, then artistically place fresh strawberries, green apples, and banana slices, for a vibrant topping arrangement.
Serve your açaí bowl immediately. Enjoy!
Hint: To easily remove açaí from its packaging, run the packets under warm water for a few moments before opening.
This will loosen them up without melting them too much, as we aim for that thick, scoopable açaí bowl texture.
If your base does thin out, place your bowl in the freezer briefly before adding the toppings.
Expert tip
For that dreamy, perfectly smooth peanut butter drizzle on top of your Acai Peanut Butter Bowl, try slightly melting the peanut butter first.
Place it in a heatproof bowl and set it on the warmer of your stove if available. If you don’t have a stove warmer, the double boiler method works well too.
This little trick ensures the peanut butter becomes wonderfully runny, allowing it to drizzle seamlessly over your bowl, adding a beautiful finishing touch and an extra layer of flavor.
Recipe FAQ's
Yes, Nekter's acai bowls are considered healthy. They are packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals thanks to the acai berry base and the assortment of fresh fruits.
Additionally, these bowls often include other nutrient-rich ingredients like granola, nuts, and seeds, providing a good balance of protein, healthy fats, and fiber.
However, as with any food, portion sizes and toppings can affect the overall nutritional value, so it's wise to consider these factors. Making them at home ensures you can control the ingredients and organic produce used for the best results.
Nekter Juice Bar typically uses their own brand of granola in their acai bowls.
It's designed to complement the flavors of their bowls while adding a satisfying crunch.
The granola is usually oat-based, mixed with nuts and seeds for extra nutrition.
If you're making an acai bowl at home and looking for a similar experience, opt for a natural, low-sugar granola that contains a mix of oats, nuts, and seeds. I highly recommend a sprouted brand like One Degree!
Acai bowls can be pricey for several reasons.
First, the primary ingredient, acai berries, are harvested in the Amazon rainforest and are often frozen or processed into a puree shortly after picking to preserve their nutritional value, which can add to the cost.
Additionally, these bowls are typically topped with a variety of fresh fruits, nuts, and granola, which are all high-quality ingredients that can increase the price.
The preparation and presentation of these bowls at specialty juice bars or health food cafes, where they're often sold, also contribute to their higher cost.
Making acai bowls at home can be a more cost-effective way to enjoy this nutritious treat.
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Recipe
Nekter Acai Peanut Butter Bowl (Healthy Copycat)
Equipment
- spatula
Ingredients
- 2 packets acai puree frozen
- 1 banana frozen, organic
- ½ cup mixed berries frozen, organic
- 2 Medjool dates pitted
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter natural
- ½ cup pineapple chunks frozen, organic
- ¾ cup cashew milk homemade
- ¼ cup hempseed granola organic
- ½ banana fresh, organic (for topping)
- ¼ cup strawberries fresh, organic (for topping)
- ¼ cup green apple fresh, organic (sliced for topping)
- A sprinkle of coconut flakes organic (for garnish)
Instructions
- Blend Your Base: In a blender, blend your acai packet, frozen banana, frozen berries, dates, frozen pineapple, and cashew milk (a little at a time to achieve the correct consistency.)
- Add Toppings: Transfer the blended mixture into a serving bowl. Use a spatula to smooth out the top. Evenly distribute the hempseed granola over your bowl. Then, artfully arrange the fresh banana slices, strawberry slices, and green apple slices on top. Finish with a sprinkle of coconut flakes for an extra touch of flavor and beauty.
- Serve Immediately
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