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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast » Acai Bowl Without Bananas

    Published: Feb 2, 2018 · Modified: Jun 15, 2019 by Alicia This post may contain affiliate links.

    Acai Bowl Without Bananas

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    Did you guys know there was a hit song in 1923 called "Yes, We Have No Bananas"? This song was #1 for weeks and has since been covered by many people. I first discovered this song while putting together a playlist for my wedding. Ok, let me clarify. My family has this tradition called the "babushka dance" where the bride puts a headscarf around her head and dances the polka with everyone. Therefore I needed some good polka songs and this was one that popped up. I felt it was fitting for this post as having no bananas is the story of my life on a migraine diet!

    Bananas, especially overripe, contain tyramine and are also considered histamine liberators. It is one of the items I have had trouble reintroducing successfully. Unfortunately they are a staple in my breakfast items, acai bowls included.
    Acai bowls were a traditional dish in Brazil, before they became crazy popular here in the US. It is considered a superfood because it's rich in fiber, has a high antioxidant content, and contains a good amount of protein for a berry. You'll see a lot of the pre-made acai packets popping up in health food stores. The problem with these is many contain some amount of citric acid. If you're really sensitive, you will want to order one like Feel Good Organic found on Amazon. If you're less sensitive, Trader Joe's has them for less than .5% citric acid.

    The Dizzy Cook Acai Bowl

    It's easy to substitute the acai powder for the frozen packet. You'll want to make sure you have a decent blender or a lot of patience. I find one of those blender sticks (more professionally known as a tamper) that you can put through top to get things moving around helpful. Other fruits that would be good to mix in are blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries. You are free to play around with it and add the fruits you like. I chose cherries to blend because I prefer the flavor to strawberries and it also adds a little more sweetness since you're leaving out the banana.

    The Dizzy Cook Acai Bowl

    Can you tell we use our blender a lot?

    The Buckwheat Granola is AMAZING in this. It adds some sweetness when you have it all together so I really think the bowl itself is fine without any additional sweetener. If you disagree with me you are welcome to add a bit of honey or lucuma powder.

    bananas can be a migraine trigger so I created a recipe for those who can't eat them! This acai bowl has no bananas and is still just as good. #acaibowl

    A purple acai bowl with strawberries, blueberries, and granola on top

    Acai Bowl without Bananas

    No bananas or nuts in this acai bowl! The buckwheat granola can be found here. 
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    1 minute
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 1 bowl
    Calories: 231kcal
    Author: Alicia

    Ingredients

    • ⅓ cup frozen blueberries
    • ⅓ cup frozen cherries
    • 1 packet acai puree (or 2 teaspoons acai powder)
    • 2 teaspoons chia seeds
    • ¼ cup milk of your choice I like Oatly Oat Milk
    • 2 teaspoons sunbutter
    • optional sweetener to taste 1tsp of Lucuma powder is a great low GI option for this that tastes the most like banana
    • fresh fruit of your choice to put on top
    • buckwheat granola
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients, starting with the frozen fruit, and blend. May need to push the ingredients around with a tamper to blend evenly or add a tiny bit more liquid. Be careful as you want this as thick is possible.
    • Remove from blender and top with extra fruit of your choice. The buckwheat granola from the previous post adds some sweetness and crunch. It is perfect on top of this bowl.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 2mg
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    About Alicia

    Alicia is a vestibular migraine advocate and the bestselling author of The Dizzy Cook: Managing Migraine with More Than 90 Comforting Recipes and Lifestyle Tips. Her articles and recipes have been featured by Healthline, Parade, mindbodygreen, Today, Good Morning Texas, the Vestibular Disorders Association, and the American Migraine Foundation. Read More

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    Comments

    1. Jonni says

      July 24, 2022 at 8:58 pm

      I really want to try this recipe! Do you have a brand of Açaí powder you like? Also, where do you get your frozen Açaí?

      Reply
      • Alicia says

        July 25, 2022 at 12:53 pm

        Hey Jonni, I usually get my acai powder at whole foods or online and the frozen packets from trader joes!

        Reply
    2. Kelsey says

      January 24, 2021 at 1:48 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe was easy to make and I appreciated no bananas!

      Reply
    3. Anne Lilleberg says

      October 07, 2020 at 11:03 am

      5 stars
      Delicious!

      Reply
    4. ? says

      May 20, 2020 at 8:26 am

      How many calories does this have?

      Reply
      • Isabella Merolle says

        July 20, 2021 at 10:28 am

        231

        Reply
    5. Casey says

      December 04, 2018 at 2:39 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious. Cheaper than buying an Acai bowl from a restaurant and without all the added sweeteners!

      Reply
    6. Jenny says

      September 19, 2018 at 5:36 pm

      5 stars
      Loved this! Finally a smoothie bowl without nuts!

      Reply

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