Ingredients:

  • 1 unsweetened frozen acai berry packet (100g)
  • 1 large frozen banana, sliced into coins
  • 0.5 cup frozen blueberries
  • 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 0.25 cup hemp-seed granola
  • 4 fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 tbsp almond butter
  • 1 tsp chia seeds

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the acai. Run the sealed 100g acai packet under lukewarm water for 5 seconds. Note: This allows the frozen block to slide out of the plastic easily.
  2. Break the block. Snap the acai packet into 3 or 4 smaller chunks before opening and dropping them into the blender.
  3. Layer the base. Place the 1 large sliced frozen banana and 0.5 cup blueberries on top of the acai chunks.
  4. Add the liquids. Pour in the 3 tbsp almond milk, 0.25 cup Greek yogurt, and 1 tsp maple syrup.
  5. Pulse slowly. Use the lowest speed setting and pulse 5 or 6 times until the fruit starts to break into small pebbles.
  6. The Vortex blend. Increase the speed slightly and blend for 20 seconds while using a tamper or stopping to scrape the sides.
  7. Check the texture. Stop blending as soon as the mixture is smooth and deep purple. You should see a thick, glossy swirl.
  8. Transfer quickly. Use a spatula to scoop the base into a chilled bowl immediately. Work fast to prevent melting.
  9. Add the crunch. Sprinkle the 0.25 cup granola over one half of the bowl until the surface is mostly covered.
  10. Finish the presentation. Arrange the 4 sliced strawberries, drizzle the 1 tbsp almond butter, and scatter 1 tsp chia seeds over the top.