Blueberry acai bowl (Noni Jenkins)
A vibrant blueberry acai bowl made in the Thermomix TM7, blending frozen blueberries, raw beetroot, creamy avocado and vanilla protein powder into a thick, spoonable smoothie bowl. The powerful motor pulverises ice and frozen fruit in seconds, delivering a velvety texture without any ice crystals. Ideal as a post-workout breakfast or energising snack, topped with your favourite fruit and seeds.
About this recipe
Blueberry acai bowl Thermomix TM7 is the kind of quick breakfast that looks impressive but takes only minutes in your all-in-one kitchen machine. Frozen blueberries and raw beetroot deliver a stunning deep-purple colour, while avocado creates a silky, spoonable thickness that ordinary blenders struggle to achieve. Adding vanilla protein powder turns this smoothie bowl into a satisfying post-workout meal that keeps you full until lunch. The TM7 handles the hardest part: crushing ice cubes and frozen fruit into a velvety base without leaving gritty bits of beetroot behind. Simply weigh the ingredients straight into the mixing bowl, blitz, and pour into your favourite breakfast bowl. Top with fresh fruit, coconut flakes, granola or chia seeds for crunch and colour contrast. Whether you are searching for healthy breakfast recipes, meal prep inspiration or a vibrant vegetarian snack, this blueberry acai bowl recipe delivers restaurant-quality results at home with minimal washing up afterwards.
Preparation tips
- Use genuinely frozen blueberries rather than fresh ones, as the frozen fruit is what gives the acai bowl its signature thick, ice-cream-like consistency that survives spooning without melting into a drink.
- Cut the raw beetroot into small chunks before adding it to the mixing bowl; smaller pieces blend completely into the purple base so no fibrous bits remain in your finished bowl.
- For a thinner, drinkable version, add extra water gradually through the lid opening until you reach a pourable consistency, then serve in a glass instead of a bowl with toppings.
- Serve the bowl immediately after blending, as the avocado causes the mixture to dull slightly in colour and lose its creamy thickness when it sits too long before eating.
Recipe variations
- Tropical variation: swap the frozen blueberries for frozen mango and pineapple chunks, replace the beetroot with fresh spinach, and use coconut water instead of plain water for a brighter, holiday-flavoured breakfast bowl.
- Chocolate protein variation: use chocolate protein powder instead of vanilla, add a teaspoon of cacao powder to the blend, and top with cacao nibs and sliced banana for a dessert-like morning treat.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing accuracy - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs the protein powder and water directly into the bowl, ensuring consistent flavour every batch. [Built-in scale]
- Rapid chopping - The TM7 chops raw beetroot into ultra-fine pieces within seconds, so no fibrous strands remain in the smooth bowl. [Chopping]
- Velvety blending - The Thermomix mixes frozen blueberries, avocado and ice into a creamy, crystal-free texture faster than a standard blender. [Mixing]
- Topping grinding - The TM7 grinds oats or seeds into a coarse crumble for topping the blueberry acai bowl with extra crunch. [Grinding]
- Airy finishing - Whip coconut cream with the Thermomix to create a light dollop that crowns the purple bowl beautifully. [Whipping]
Ingredients
- frozen blueberries
- raw beetroot
- vanilla protein powder
- avocado
- water
- ice cubes