An acai bowl is a thick, smoothie-like dish of blended acai berries topped with fresh fruit, granola, nuts, and seeds, eaten with a spoon. It originated in Brazil, based on the traditional acai na tigela, and is typically made by blending acai puree with a liquid such as almond milk and a sweetener like banana or honey until thick, then topping it with ingredients such as sliced banana, strawberries, coconut flakes, and chia seeds. The bowl is naturally low in added sugar compared to many smoothies and can be adapted to vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets by choosing appropriate toppings; it is eaten as breakfast, a light lunch, snack, or dessert.