There are few things as visually appealing and as delicious as an açaí bowl. When you hit your local juice or smoothie joint, you may not realize how easy they are to make at home — and how you can make them even more nourishing than the ones you find out and about.
Why? Because smoothies and smoothie bowls are one of the best ways to bring functional and nutrient-rich foods into your daily routine: vibrant ingredients like ginger and turmeric, and flaxseed, which is naturally rich in beneficial plant compounds.
And then there are adaptogens! In this smoothie bowl, I include Rhodiola* and Mucuna Pruriens. Rhodiola is a root traditionally used to support natural energy, stamina and resilience. Its adaptogenic properties are valued for helping the body respond to everyday physical and environmental stressors. Mucuna Pruriens has long been appreciated for supporting mood and encouraging balance.
Try it out, and enjoy the beauty of it, as well as the sense of vitality this colorful bowl can bring!
*If you are looking for a substitution for Rhodiola, try our Lion's Mane or Ashwagandha.
Açaí Swirl Bowl
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Smoothie 1 frozen acai packet (unsweetened) 1 frozen banana 1/2 cup frozen blueberries 1 tsp. almond butter 1 tsp. freshly grated ginger 1 tsp. freshly grated turmeric 1 tsp. Sun Potion Rhodiola 1 tsp. Sun Potion Mucuna Pruriens (or 1 dropperful of Sun Potion Mucuna Pruriens Transcendent Elixir) 1 tbsp. hemp hearts 1 tbsp. flax seeds 3/4 cup almond milk (or coconut water) Toppings 1-2 tsp. coconut milk flaked unsweetened coconut bee pollen freeze-dried raspberries frozen raspberries edible rose petals |
MethodRun water over the açaí packet for 5 seconds, then break up the açaí with your fingers before opening the packet Add to a blender along with all the remaining smoothie ingredients (it should resemble a soft sherbet or very thick smoothie when you are done — add more liquid if necessary) How to do the pretty swirl? Pour several droplets of coconut milk onto the smoothie and use a chopstick to swirl, first up and down, and then right to left until you get the marbleized look Serve with whatever toppings you like! |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get the marbled swirl on an açaí bowl?
Drop several droplets of coconut milk onto the surface, then drag a chopstick through them — first up and down, then left to right — until it marbles.
How thick should the base be?
Like a soft sherbet. If it blends too loose, add more frozen fruit; if it seizes up, add liquid a splash at a time.
What can I use instead of Rhodiola?
Lion's Mane or Ashwagandha both work well in this bowl.
Can I use the tincture instead of the powder?
Yes — one dropperful of the Mucuna Pruriens Transcendent Elixir in place of a teaspoon of powder.
Enjoy!
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