Premium Toppings Recipe

Prepare blender

Add frozen açaí puree, frozen mixed berries, sliced banana, and almond milk to a high-powered blender or food processor. If you prefer a sweeter bowl, add 1 tablespoon honey or agave.

Blend to thick smoothie

Blend on high in 10–20 second pulses, stopping to scrape down sides as needed, until the mixture reaches a thick, spoonable soft-serve texture. Add up to 30 ml more almond milk only if the blender struggles — keep the mixture dense so toppings will sit on top.

Transfer to bowl

Spoon the thick açaí blend into a chilled serving bowl, smoothing the top with the back of the spoon to create a flat surface for toppings.

Toast coconut (optional)

If toasting coconut flakes, place them in a dry skillet over medium heat and toast, stirring often, until lightly golden and fragrant, 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat to cool slightly.

Arrange cacao nibs and chia

Sprinkle cacao nibs evenly across one section of the açaí surface (about 2 tablespoons). Sprinkle chia seeds in a thin line or small cluster (about 1 tablespoon) so they contrast visually and add texture.

Add coconut flakes

Scatter the toasted or untoasted coconut flakes (3 tablespoons) over another section of the bowl, distributing them so every spoonful gets some crispness.

Drizzle Nutella

Warm Nutella slightly to make it pourable: microwave the 2 tablespoons in a small microwave-safe bowl for 10–15 seconds, stirring once — it should be glossy and pourable but not hot. Using a spoon or small squeeze bottle, drizzle Nutella in a zigzag over the bowl. For a thinner drizzle, stir in 1 teaspoon warm milk.

Finish the bowl by adding fresh banana slices and fresh berries in remaining spaces for color and balance. Tuck a couple of mint leaves beside the fruit for aroma and presentation.

Serve immediately with a long-handled spoon so diners can scoop through the thick açaí and premium toppings. If not serving right away, keep chilled and add Nutella just before serving to prevent hardening.