Last month I took a work trip/mini vacay to California, which, in my opinion is a freaking awesome place to be. One of my favorite things in the entire world, which I experienced two years ago on a trip to visit my roommate in San Diego was an acai bowl.

OH MY GOODNESS.

If you haven’t tried one yet, you are totallllllyyy missing out.

What is an acai bowl?

Here are some of the typical ingredients:

• acai blend/berries/ berry packet
• fresh fruit: bananas, strawberries, blueberries, black berries etc.
• cocoa powder
• peanut butter
• apple juice
• almonds, crushed or chopped
• milk or milk alternatives (hemp, soy, almond, coconut, etc.)
• granola

And those are just to name some. It all depends on what type of bowl, flavor, area, or location.

Anywayyys, acai bowls are to die for. Not only are they fresh and packed with fruit and amazing berry flavors, but they have wonderful health benefits. They are natural antioxidants, help your heart, give you energy, and even help to promote weight loss. (You can read more about their amazing benefits HERE.)

Needless to say, these bowls are everything and more.

Next time you have the opportunity, and preferably are in the West Coast to get the real-deal, try one. Promise you won’t regret it!

Or, if you’re a Pinteresty-type of person, make one yourself! Yum.