Pomegranate Blueberry Acai Bowl

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I’m partially in denial about summer ending (nooooo), so this week’s theme is Smoothie Bowls!

Random life update–my 4th-year schedule has been somewhat of a catastrophe lately, mostly due to a very sudden andĀ random “hey, let’s bar all osteopathic medical students from rotating in this state!” decision made by the state of North Carolina, but…if there’s one thing I’ve learned from medical school, it’s to learn to just roll with the punches, lest you give yourself a [mini-]meltdown.

I’d love to have my 4th year schedule set into stone, especially some of these have been pending since January, but life doesn’t always work out the way you’d like it to, so I’m doing the best I can. Fulfilling allĀ the random requirements would be lovely, because I’d really love to get to graduate on time.

I’m counting my blessings though, because someone I met at North Carolina Family Medicine Day caught wind of this when I was forced to cancel my rotation at their hospital, and is helping me to figure out a way to stillĀ go there! <3! She even offered to treat me to dinner when I got there to compensate for all the troubles I’ve been facing, which is insanely kind of her and way, way beyond what she had to do, because it definitely was not their program’s fault. I am definitely super-grateful for the awesome people in my life! :]

Anyway!

I had my very first acai bowl back when I went to San Diego for an Emergency Medicine conference, and since then, I’ve been hooked! I searched high and low forĀ the Sambazon unsweetened acai smoothie packsĀ when I was back home in California, but the only place where I could locate them was at Sprouts, in a rather limited quantity.

During the snowpocalypse, Sprouts restocked, and my mom sent meĀ several packs because she is awesome. Due to the bitter cold, they were actually still pretty much frozen by the time they got here. (She’s also a master at tetris-ing things, which helped a lot. :O )

Pomegranate Blueberry Acai Bowl

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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup pomegranate juice concentrate
  • 1/4 cup frozen blueberries
  • 1 package unsweetened Sambazon acai smoothie pack
  • ~1/4 cup granola or trail mix of your choice (I used Naturebox’s )
  • 1-2 strawberries, sliced (for garnish)
  • 1/2 banana, sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 tbsp toasted coconut chips (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Combine pomegranate juice, blueberries, banana + acai smoothie pack into blender and blend.until just combined (or smooth, depending on your preference).
  2. Top with sliced bananas, granola or trail mix, toasted coconut chips, and serve!

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  1. Yum! I have to try a smoothing bowl…these all look so good!
    Michelle recently posted…Summer Shrimp SaladMy Profile

    1. :D! I hope you like it!

  2. Smoothie in a bowl are the only way to get me to maybe eat a smoothie ;)
    Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine recently posted…Friday Finisher 9/4/15My Profile

    1. hehehe, I’m all for em’ at any time of the year! :D!

  3. This looks delicious. I want to freeze it and then eat it like ice cream! (you know me)
    Susie @ SuzLyfe recently posted…Labor Day Weekend, Default Running Outfit, and more! Friday FavoritesMy Profile

    1. haha, I may have to make another one so I can do that! *-*

  4. I seriously have to get my hands on some of this stuff. I had the acai bowls in Brazil and I’ve been dreaming of them ever since!
    Julie @ Running in a Skirt recently posted…Fashion Friday- Yellow & White ShirtMy Profile

    1. They are a glorious invention! <3

  5. I almost used pomegranate instead of strawberries in my smoothie bowl today too, great minds! This looks amazing though, I need to get my hands on some acai packs so I can make this!
    Annmarie recently posted…Foodie Friday: Berry Beetiful Smoothie BowlMy Profile

    1. hahaha, great minds indeed! :D I love that you used beets in yours! :O So unique! <3

  6. Beautiful! Smoothies bowls are so much better than smoothies when I have time for them because of all the toppings!
    Sarah recently posted…Sparkling Coffee FloatMy Profile

    1. Agreed! :O I love having the excuse to pile on the fresh fruit! :P

  7. I love smoothie bowls! The flavors are endless and it’s just so much tastier when eaten with a spoon. Thanks for sharing! Have a great weekend xo
    Carly recently posted…Stop Wasting Time by Taking a Moment to PauseMy Profile

    1. Indeed they are! :P I can’t wait to try making more!

  8. I made a smoothie bowl once but it was too liquidy for my taste…need to try again and make it a little thicker! Thanks for sharing :)
    Jess @hellotofit recently posted…Yoga soul snack: why you should welcome changeMy Profile

    1. It’s definitely nicer when it’s a little thicker! I just end up drinking the liquidy ones like an actual smoothie, haha. :P

  9. I’ve never had an acai bowl but I’ve been lusting over them for months on blogs! I’m going to SD in 2 weeks and hope to find a great place there to get one! Any recommendations?!
    Jill recently posted…A Few Things FridayMy Profile

    1. I thinkkk the place where I went was called LION Coffee, but Amazona Acai Cafe (841 Turquoise St) and San Diego Blenders (4242 Camino Del Rio N) got great reviews online! :O

  10. I lvoe acai bowls! This one looks amazing!
    rachel @ Athletic Avocado recently posted…Salmon Bacon Avocado SaladMy Profile

    1. Thanks, Rachel! Acai bowls are one of my favorite things too! :D

  11. I am in love with all things acai right now. This recipe looks amazing!!
    Tara | Treble in the Kitchen recently posted…Cucumber Olive-Pesto Roll UpsMy Profile

    1. Same here! I need to make probably a billion other varieties of acai bowls, hahaha. :P

  12. This looks so refreshing and delicious! I’ve been making more smoothie bowls lately, since {sometimes} I can get my 14 yo daughter to eat one fro breakfast {and it’s no easy feat getting a teenage girl to eat an early morning breakfast :-)} Love shopping at Sprouts too!
    EA-The Spicy RD recently posted…Cake for Breakfast! Chai Spiced Gluten-Free Apple Pie Mug CakeMy Profile

    1. Ah, if I’d known about smoothie bowls as a teenager, I definitely would’ve eaten one every day! :P! If only! *-* That’s awesome that it’s working though, at least part of the time! :]

  13. I am literally OBSESSED with acai bowls. I need to get some of the packets to be able to make them at home. So good!

    1. They are magical! <3 I can't wait to make more! :D!

    • AER on September 13, 2015 at 10:53 am
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    That looks delicious! I’ve never had a smoothie bowl, but if anything is going to make me try it, it’s the pomegranate/blueberry combo!!

    1. It’s an awesome combination! :D! I hope you get a chance to make it soon! :]

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