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Strawberry Nutella Açaí Bowl

Strawberries, banana and kiwi over a thick açaí base, finished with a warm Nutella drizzle.

By Lincoln Moore2 min read

Strawberry Nutella açaí bowl with banana, kiwi, granola and a chocolate drizzle

On the old menu this was the Strawberry Dreamz, and it was the bowl people chose when they wanted breakfast to feel like dessert. Strawberries go into the base and on top, kiwi adds a sharp, bright note, and a thin ribbon of warm Nutella ties it together.

It is a treat bowl, so we keep the Nutella to a drizzle and let the fruit do most of the work.

Ingredients

For the base

  • 2 packs (200 g) unsweetened frozen açaí purée
  • 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
  • 1/2 frozen banana
  • 60 to 80 ml (1/4 to 1/3 cup) milk of your choice

For the toppings

  • 4 to 5 fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1/2 banana, sliced
  • 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup granola
  • 1 tbsp Nutella, warmed for 10 seconds

How to make it

  1. Add the milk, açaí, frozen strawberries and banana to the blender.
  2. Blend on low with the tamper until thick and smooth.
  3. Spoon into a chilled bowl.
  4. Arrange the strawberries, banana and kiwi in rows and add the granola.
  5. Warm the Nutella in the microwave for about 10 seconds so it pours, then drizzle it over the top.

Tips for a thick bowl

  • Let the frozen açaí packs sit for 2 to 3 minutes, or run them under warm water for 10 seconds, so they break into chunks.
  • Pour the liquid in first and keep it to the minimum. Add more one tablespoon at a time only if the blender stalls.
  • Blend on low and use the tamper (or stop and stir) instead of adding liquid. You want soft-serve, not a smoothie.
  • Chill the bowl in the freezer while you prep the toppings, then eat right away.

Why it works

Strawberries and kiwi are both good sources of vitamin C, and together with the açaí they make this a fruit-forward bowl even with the chocolate.

Warming the Nutella means a tablespoon covers the whole bowl, so you get the flavor in every bite without piling on sugar.

Make it your own

  • Lighter drizzle: mix 1 tsp cocoa powder into 1 tbsp almond butter instead of Nutella.
  • Dairy-free: use oat or almond milk in the base.
  • No kiwi: try fresh raspberries for the same tart contrast.

More bowls to try: Classic Açaí Bowl, Berry Blast, Tropical, Peanut Butter Banana and Strawberry Nutella. Or browse every açaí bowl recipe.

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