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Have an afternoon at home? Bake! With breads, cakes, muffins, and more, these 25 easy baking recipes include something for everyone.

There's no more joyful way to spend an afternoon than baking. I do most of the cooking in our house, but baking recipes are the ones that bring Jack and me together. He might stretch a batch of pizza dough while I prep the toppings, or we'll work together to make a jumbo tray of cinnamon rolls to devour the next morning. If you have kids, easy baking recipes are a great way to get them into the kitchen. Let them stir together brownies and lick the spoon or decorate a batch of cookies with bright sprinkles and frosting. The process might be messy, but the results will be delicious nonetheless.

I hope these 25 easy baking recipes inspire you to set yourself a new cooking challenge, just for the fun of it, or to spend a few hours in the kitchen with someone you care about. With cookies, quick breads, bao buns, and more, you're sure to find a recipe you'll love.

Cookie and Bar Baking Recipes

Vegan Sugar Cookies
These cookies are the perfect treat to bake and decorate with kids! I love their puffy, soft-baked texture, but if you prefer to make cut-out sugar cookies, this recipe is great too.

Best Brownies
These brownies will put all other brownie recipes to shame. They have a crave-worthy fudgy texture and a rich dark chocolate flavor. Best of all, they're super easy to make!

Peanut Butter Cookies
These easy peanut butter cookies have a delightful crumbly texture and sweet, nutty flavor that we just can't get enough of. P.S. They're vegan, too!

Perfect Oatmeal Cookies
They're soft, chewy, and warmly spiced - everything a good oatmeal raisin cookie should be.

Lemon Cookies
One of my all-time favorite baking recipes! They have crisp edges, bakery-perfect chewy middles, and a lovely lemon flavor.

Tahini Cookies
I decorate these soft, warmly-spiced cookies with bursty pomegranate seeds. If you don't have any on hand, don't worry! Dried cranberries or chocolate chips would be great here too.

No Bake Cookies
Ok, ok, this isn't a baking recipe, strictly speaking. Still, these 7-ingredient no bakes are absolutely worth making. They have a chewy texture and an intense peanut butter chocolate flavor. What more could you want in a quick and easy treat?

Pistachio Oat Squares
These 6-ingredient squares could pass for breakfast or dessert, which is good news, because you'll want to eat them all day long. If you don't have pistachios on hand, feel free to swap them for whatever nut you do.

Lemon Thyme Shortbread Cookies
A Love and Lemons classic. These 7-ingredient cookies are bright, buttery, and perfect alongside a hot cup of tea.

Easy Quick Bread and Cake Recipes

Vegan Chocolate Cake
Who needs cake mix when a rich, moist chocolate cake is so easy to make from scratch? To take this cake over the top, slather it with my luscious chocolate frosting! Tasting it, you'd never guess that there's a secret veggie ingredient ( baked sweet potato!) hiding inside it.

Carrot Cake
It's hard for Jack to pick favorites when it comes to baking recipes, but if he had to, this carrot cake would be his #1. It's moist, delicate, and warmly spiced - perfect for a celebration or anytime you're craving a sweet treat.

Banana Bread
This banana bread is on the healthy side, made with olive oil, almond flour, and whole wheat flour. Still, it's totally irresistible. Whenever I have it on hand, I can never help going back for a second (or third, or fourth...) slice.

Pumpkin Bread
It doesn't have to be fall for you to fall for this easy pumpkin bread recipe. 🙂 It's moist, warmly spiced, and filled with pumpkin flavor. I'd happily devour a slice any day of the year!

Yogurt Pound Cake
Many traditional pound cake recipes call for sour cream, so I thought, why not yogurt? It gives this simple loaf a wonderful moist texture and lightly tangy flavor. Serve it on its own, with yogurt and fruit, or with a dollop of coconut whipped cream for a more decadent dessert.

Creative Baking Recipes

Matcha Baked Doughnuts
St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner, and these adorable baked doughnuts are the best way to celebrate! In addition to decorating them with matcha (3 ways!), I mix it into the batter, so they're green through and through.

Cinnamon Rolls
If you've never made cinnamon rolls from scratch, try this recipe ASAP! It's really fun and easy to make, and it only calls for a few simple ingredients. Plus, it yields soft, gooey rolls that are bursting with brown sugar and cinnamon. What are you waiting for?

Muffins and Scones

Blueberry Muffins
You don't need to have fresh blueberries on hand to make these light, fluffy muffins. Frozen berries straight from the freezer work just as well. No need to thaw!

Banana Muffins
These vegan banana muffins check all the baked good boxes. They're moist, naturally sweet, and filled with spiced banana flavor. Of course, the fact that they're studded with melty chocolate chips doesn't hurt either.

Blueberry Scones
A good scone can be hard to find, but frankly, these ones are perfect. They're crisp on the outside, moist in the middle, and packed with jammy berries all the way through. Like my blueberry muffins, these scones work just as well with frozen berries.

Vegan Lemon Muffins
Chia seeds give these soft, fluffy little muffins a lovely crunch and a healthy dose of omega-3s. You can feel good about eating them for breakfast, but they can also pass for dessert, especially with a zesty cream cheese frosting on top.

Savory Baking Recipes

Rosemary Focaccia Bread
Olive oil, rosemary, and roasted garlic give this focaccia a rich, savory flavor. This recipe is a surefire way to impress anyone you cook for, but it's deceptively easy to make. I won't tell if you won't!

Homemade Pizza Dough
What's more fun than making homemade pizza?! This simple dough recipe is easy to make, and it transforms into a delicious crisp/chewy crust. Top it with my 5-ingredient pizza sauce or pesto and your favorite toppings to make a homemade pie that's every bit as good as one you'd get out to eat.

No-Knead Bread
Baking recipes don't get much easier than this one! The hands-on work is minimal here, but thanks to a long, slow rise, this bread comes out with a perfect golden crust and soft interior every time.

Homemade Bao Buns
These puffy little bao buns are one of our favorite cooking projects. Jack takes care of the dough while I prep a fun filling. Baked tempeh, herbs, and avocado are my go-to choices here, but if you don't have them on hand, any protein or veggie will do. The best part is the warm, soft bun surrounding them!

Falafel Flatbread
This chickpea flour flatbread is a great recipe for a gluten-free pizza night, but even if you're not gluten-free, you're going to want to try it. Spiced with cumin, coriander, and chili powder, the soft, hearty flatbread is delicious on its own, but if you want to take it to the next level, load it up with toppings. I love the fresh combination pictured, but hummus, pickled onions, tahini sauce, roasted red peppers, carrot ribbons, and/or olives would also be fantastic here.

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Smoothie Bowls can be delicious and healthy at the same time! Time to replace ice cream with Acai Smoothie Bowls and you can customize your own favorite toppings :D

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Acai bowls are the perfect healthier back-to-school or back-to-work, breakfast, lunch or snack to fuel your day! Acai bowls are made with superfruit acai berry puree, frozen bananas, blueberries and strawberries then topped with fresh fruit, granola, and seeds. I've included 5 different acai bowl recipes and everything you need to know about homemade acai bowls including how to prep and how to make ahead. You and your family are going to LOVE these!!!

Acai Bowl Recipe

Acai bowls are my FAV! Whenever I get together with my girlfriends - it isn't smoothies, breakfast, brunch or lunch - it's acai bowls! In fact, a few years ago we gave ourselves the challenge of finding the best local acai bowls. We ate at 10 different smoothie/acai places - my kind of challenge. My verdict - Beach City Smoothie's "Beach City Bowl" in downtown Carlsbad - if you ever happen to be in the area 😉. My mango acai bowl recipe below is my version of this favorite.

I love acai bowls because unlike a smoothie that leave you wanting to actually eat something - it leaves you full, satisfied and delighted. Its layers of fresh flavors and hypnotic textures feel indulgent but you're actually treating your body to wholesome, nutritious fuel - fuel for your day and fuel for life.

In fact, I have a friend who makes a homemade acai bowl for her daughter every morning and packs it in a disposable bowl with a cover- how fun is that? While, I don't make acai bowls every morning, they are a regular part of my week so I'm so excited to share my favorite acai bowl recipes with you: Mango Acai Bowl, Tropical Acai Bowl, Banana Berry Acai Bowl, Peanut Butter Apple Acai Bowl, and Protein Acai Bowl.

But the beauty about acai bowls, is there is no right or wrong to how you load on your toppings. You can create a different acai bowl "recipe" every time you make one depending on your mood or what you have on hand. So, let's acai!

What is acai?

Where does acai come from? Acai (pronounced ah-sigh-ee)refers to the acai berry. It grows on acai palm trees native to the Amazon rainforest in central and south America. It has been the staple of the native Brazilian diet for years but you won't find it fresh in the US because it has a very short shelf life. Instead, we get to enjoy acai in frozen puree form or freeze-dried powder form.

What does acai look like? The acai berry looks like a round, dark purple berry. Its shape reminds me of a blueberry and its color reminds me of deep purple grapes. But don't be fooled, unlike grapes and blueberries, acai berries are actually stone fruit like mangos and contain a large seed. In fact, approximately 80 percent of an acai berry is the seed - so don't bite into one!

What does acai taste like? The acai berry boasts a sweet, tropical, intense flavor described as a cross between blackberries and cocoa with a hint of pomegranate - are you sold?

What is an Acai Bowl?

Now that you're familiar with acai, what is an acai bowl? Acai bowls are essentially thick smoothie bowls loaded with toppings. They are made of pulped and flash-frozen acai berries that are pureed with other frozen fruit then served in a bowl and topped with a variety of fresh fruit, granola, seeds, nuts, peanut butter, etc.

Acai bowls are cold, refreshing, creamy, sorbet-like and boast a deep, complex berry flavor. Unlike some berries that can taste too tart, acai bowls are always perfectly balanced in my opinion and a flavor I never tire of.

And then there's the toppings. Dress them up or dress them down, but you can't have an acai bowl without toppings. They create a dance of crunchy, creamy, bright textures against the cool, cream acai. Acai makes every topping better and every topping make the acai even more hypnotic.

acai bowl benefits

Are acai Bowls healthy for you?

Acai is labeled a "superfruit" because it is nutrient dense, packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals fiber, amino acids, and heart-healthy fats. In fact, The Mayo Clinic claims acai berries may have more antioxidants than cranberries, blueberries and strawberries. Some claim acai contains more antioxidants than any known edible fruit in the world. In addition, acai is low in sugar and higher in healthy fats - which is the opposite of most fruits which are high in sugar.

What are the health benefits of acai bowls?

The Brazilians have dubbed acai the "Beauty Berry," due to its health benefits from the inside out:

Antioxidants: help boost the immune system and help protect cells from free radicals with contribute to heart disease, cancer and aging.

High levels of dietary fiber: help keep you fuller longer which can contribute to weight loss and supports overall digestive health.

Essential amino acids: improve hair and skin and are vital to building muscle, muscle regeneration, maintaining bone strength and regulating hormones, antibodies, and enzymes.

Essential fatty acids and omegas: support heart health by helping to lower "bad cholesterol" and maintain healthy HDL levels.

Nutrients: provides increased sustained energy.

How many calories are in an acai bowl?

There are 30 calories in one 100g packet of acai puree which is blended with:

½ cup nonfat milk (86 calories)

½ frozen banana (50 calories)

½ cup frozen strawberries (25 calories)

½ cup frozen blueberries (42 calories)

This standard acai bowl recipe equals 233 calories but now comes the toppings! The final calorie count will depend on what you choose to top your acai bowl with - and how much.

Are acai bowls good for weight loss?

While acai bowls are nutrient dense, they are still high in sugar due to all of the fruit. Depending on your individual needs, they can be part of a balanced diet but should not be relied upon for weight loss. That being said, they can be advantageous to smoothies because the essential fats fill you up much longer which keeps you from consuming additional calories.

Homemade ACAI BOWL INGREDIENTS
THE ACAI:

Frozen acai berry packet: one packet is perfect for one bowl. The only brand I've seen and used in the U.S. is Sambazon brand, which I've detailed where to purchase below. I recommend this puree over the powder for the most authentic flavor and for the creamiest acai bowls. I purchase my packets at Costco which are not unsweetened. If you purchase unsweetened acai, you may want to add more honey to taste.

Frozen berries: I use ½ cup frozen strawberries and ½ cup frozen blueberries in almost all of my acai bowl recipe variations. I have tried making them with just one berry or the other and the bowls taste a little flat - but both strawberries and blueberries tastes like magic. You can purchase bags of frozen strawberries or frozen blueberries or a bag of frozen mixed berries. I also will pop fresh berries in the freezer if I'm not going to get to them in time then use them in acai bowls.

Banana: ½ frozen banana adds natural sweetness and wonderful creaminess without being detectable like in most smoothies. My husband doesn't like smoothies with bananas, and he can't taste them at all in these homemade acai bowls.

Liquid: You can use any type of milk for extra protein, coconut water or I also love apple juice or pineapple juice. The milk is the most neutral and allows the acai flavor to shine but the apple juice and pineapple juice add a delightful pop.

Honey: You'll want to add one tablespoon honey to balance the acidity of the fruit. I like to add it directly to the acai blend so it gets evenly distributed but you may also omit it from the blend and use it as a topping.

Peanut butter (optional): adds additional protein and flavor. I think peanut butter blends beautifully with any acai bowl recipe you choose, even the tropical bowl.

Protein powder (optional): for additional protein and I enjoy the added flavor as well. I use vanilla whey protein so it adds and doesn't distract from the acai. I will often pair protein powder and peanut butter together.

ACAI BOWL TOPPINGS

The toppings are the crowning glory of the acai bowls. They elevate the bowls into a whole new dimension of YUM you didn't think was possible. You can top your acai bowls with any manner of toppings - as much or as little as you like - the combinations are endless!
FRESH FRUIT

Bananas: I put these on every bowl - can't beat their creamy sweetness

Strawberries: I also add them to every bowl because strawberries!

Blueberries

Raspberries

Blackberries

Pineapple

Mango

Kiwi

Apples

Peaches

OTHER TOPPINGS

Peanut butter: I use peanut butter as a topping as well as directly in the acai mix.

Honey: I don't add extra honey when I add it to the acai mix - you can decide if you want an extra drizzle. You will want to skip the honey for vegan acai bowls.

Vanilla almond granola: I purchase mine in the bulk bins at Sprouts and add it to every acai bowl recipe - can't beat that nutty vanilla crunch!

Chocolate granola: this is also fabulous and feels like such a treat!

Coconut: I toast my sweetened coconut for about 5 minutes at 400 degrees F, let it cool, then store in an airtight container so it's always ready for my homemade acai bowls. You will never regret toasting your coconut!

Chia seeds (or other seeds): are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, antioxidants, iron, and calcium; a 1-ounce, serving of chia seeds contains 5.6 grams of protein! I purchase mine at the bulk bins at Sprouts.

Cacao nibs, chopped dark chocolate or miniature chocolate chips: because chocolate is life!

You can get creative with the rest of your homemade acai bowl toppings - whether you're looking to add flavor, crunch or a health benefit.

Where can I buy acai?

Homemade acai bowls have become so popular that it is easy to find acai berry puree packets in the freezer section of most grocery stores, and definitely at health grocery stores. They will be located either with the frozen fruit or the frozen juice.

Sambazon is the most popular brand of acai and I have had success finding it at Costco ($15 for 12/pack), Target, Whole Foods and Trader Joes. If you don't have luck with those retailers you can order Sambazon acai on Amazon - the frozen acai will arrive on dried ice - how cool is that?!

If you want to cheat the blending part and go straight to topping (which isn't really a recipe, but still totally fun), then some grocery stores (and even some Costcos) sell acai sorbet. This comes in handy when you want to feed a large crowd and/or need the acai made ahead of time, or to keep for an extended period of time.

For example, I volunteered at a church girls camp this summer and we welcomed all the girls with a homemade acai bowls. Instead of making the acai, we had 15 cartons of acai sorbet in the freezer ready to scoop as the girls arrived at various times. It was SO easy, SO delicious and SO fun!

HOW TO MAKE ACAI BOWL

Homemade acai bowls are quick and easy to make - just think making a smoothie with toppings!

Once your bananas are ripe, chop them into thick slices.

Lay them flat on parchment paper so they aren't touching.

Freeze until solid (about one hour).

Store ½ banana portions in freezer bags.

Step 1: Freeze your fruit

You can purchase frozen strawberries, blueberries or mixed fruit or freeze your own. You will also want to freeze your bananas for the ultimate creamy texture. To freeze bananas:

Chop fruit toppings before making the acai so you can serve the acai bowls right away for best consistency.

Now you're ready at a second notice to make your acai bowls! You can also follow this same method for mangos, pineapple, etc.

Add frozen acai puree to the blender by breaking it into a few pieces.

Add liquid and fruit.

Puree until smooth.

Step 2: Prep Toppingss

Transfer acai to 1-2 bowls.

Top with all of your favorite toppings.

Serve immediately.

Use ripe bananas. Overripe bananas that are nice and spotty are much more flavorful and sweeter.

Use sliced bananas. The less you have to blend to chop up the fruit, the thicker, creamier your acai bowls will be. If you chop your bananas before you freeze them, the easier they will blend.

Use three fruits in the acai. I love the combo of bananas, blueberries and strawberries in the acai mixture but swapping the blueberries for pineapple is also fabulous. No matter what you use, try and use at least two fruits in addition to the banana.

Vegan acai bowls: You can easily make any acai bowl recipe vegan by skipping the honey and using juice or coconut water instead of milk.

Prep ahead. In order to get the fabulous creamy texture of acai bowls - and not just liquid smoothies - you need to use frozen fruit in the acai so make sure to plan ahead.

Use frozen ingredients. The instructions on the Sambazon package say to slightly thaw the puree packet before using - which I do NOT recommend. You want the acai and the fruit to be as frozen as possible to achieve signature thickness. Also, don't let the frozen fruit sit on the counter and defrost before using; you want ever ingredient as frozen as possible.

Don't over blend. As previously mentioned, the more you blend, the thinner the acai bowls will be. You obviously don't want chunks of fruit in your bowls, but once they are gone, stop blending.

Chop ahead & serve immediately. Acai bowls are the optimal texture when served right away. They are supposed to be scoop-able thick and will thin as they sit and defrost - still delish, just not as thick and creamy. In order to serve immediately, you will want all your toppings prepped and your fruit chopped in advance.

Top away! The toppings are completely customizable but I highly recommend at least bananas and granola.

Step 3: Blend Acai

Step 4: Top Acai Bowls

TIPS AND TRICKS for acai bowl recipe

Can I make Acai Bowls ahead of time?

Acai bowls are best served right away as they melt and can become soupy if refrigerated. Fortunately, you have two options to make ahead:

MEAL PREP ACAI: Pre-portion small freezer bags of acai puree and frozen fruit for your various acai recipes. Now, all you have to do is add them to the blender with your desired liquid. You can also pre-chop and store fruit toppings in the fridge.

MAKE AHEAD ACAI: Blend acai and store it in serving size portions in airtight containers in the freezer (not the fridge). When ready to eat, let the acai partially thaw, stir, then add toppings. It will be a little less creamy but still delicious.

1 packet (100 grams) frozen acai berry packet

1/2 cup milk of choice

1 tablespoon honey

1/2 frozen banana (frozen in chunks)

1/2 cup frozen strawberries

1/2 cup frozen blueberries

FRUIT TOPPINGS: bananas, strawberries, mangos, blueberries, etc.

OTHER TOPPINGS: vanilla granola, sweetened coconut flakes, chia seeds, cocoa nibs or mini chocolate chips

MANGO ACAI BOWL RECIPE

1 packet (100 grams) frozen acai berry packet

1/2 cup milk of choice

1 tablespoon honey

1/2 frozen banana (frozen in chunks)

1/2 cup frozen strawberries

1/2 cup frozen blueberries

FRUIT TOPPINGS: bananas, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries

OTHER TOPPINGS: vanilla granola, cocoa nibs or mini chocolate chips, chia seeds

This Mango Acai Bowl recipe is my version of my favorite acia bowl at Beach City Smoothies. It is made with my standard delectable blend of a frozen acai packet, frozen bananas strawberries and blueberries then top with bananas, strawberries, mangos, blueberries, granola, coconut flakes, chia seeds and mini dark chocolate chips.

1 packet (100 grams) frozen acai berry packet

1/2 cup pineapple juice

1 tablespoon honey

1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks

1/2 cup frozen strawberries

1/2 frozen banana (frozen in chunks)

FRUIT TOPPINGS: pineapple, mangos, kiwi, strawberries, bananas

OTHER TOPPINGS: vanilla granola, sweetened coconut flakes, chia seeds

What really sets this acai bowl recipe apart are the juicy, sweet mangos. They are everything and I add them to every bowl whenever I get a chance. If you're intimidated by selecting mangos, make sure to check out my "How to Cut a Mango " post which will explain everything you ever wanted to know.

FOR THE ACAI:

1 packet (100 grams) frozen acai berry packet

1/2 cup apple juice

2 tablespoons peanut butter

½ tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 frozen banana (frozen in chunks)

1/2 cup frozen strawberries

1/2 cup frozen blueberries

FRUIT TOPPINGS: Granny Smith apples, bananas, strawberries, etc.

OTHER TOPPINGS: cocoa nibs or mini dark chocolate chips, vanilla almond granola, chia seeds

BANANA BERRY ACAI BOWL RECIPE

1 packet (100 grams) frozen acai berry packet

1/2 cup milk of choice

3 tablespoon vanilla whey protein powder

2 tablespoons peanut butter

1 tablespoon honey

1/2 frozen banana (frozen in chunks)

1/2 cup frozen strawberries

1/2 cup frozen blueberries

FRUIT TOPPINGS: strawberries blueberries, bananas

OTHER TOPPINGS: peanut butter, granola, chia seeds, vanilla almond granola, chia seeds

This Banana Berry Acai Bowl recipe is made with my standard delectable blend then topped with bananas, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, granola, chia seeds and cocoa nibs/mini dark chocolate chips. What really sets it apart are the plethora of berries. They are juicy, sweet and tart pops of bliss in every bite. I also love that only the strawberries require chopping!
©Carlsbad Cravings by CarlsbadCravings.com
FOR THE ACAI:

TROPICAL ACAI BOWL RECIPE

This Tropical Acai Bowl recipe transports you to the tropics by using frozen pineapple instead of blueberries and pineapple juice instead of milk in the acai mixture. It's then topped with additional pineapple, mangos, kiwis, bananas, strawberries, vanilla granola, sweetened coconut flakes, and chia seeds. It's everything sweet and tangy coconut-y paradisiacal.

bananas, strawberries, mangos, blueberries, pineapple, kiwi, etc.

FOR THE ACAI:

vanilla granola, sweetened coconut flakes, chia seeds, flax seeds, peanut butter, cocoa nibs or mini chocolate chips, peanut butter, honey, etc.

PEANUT BUTTER ACAI BOWL RECIPE

1. Add the frozen acai packet, milk, honey, and frozen fruit to your blender. Blend on the smoothie setting or high power until smooth.

2. Serve immediately in a bowl topped with fresh fruit and your favorite toppings.

This Peanut Butter Apple Acai Bowl recipe uses apple juice instead of milk and omits the honey because apple juice is already sweet. It's blended with two tablespoons peanut butter for an extra creamy nutty yum and cocoa powder for an added depth of yum.
FOR THE ACAI:

1 packet (100 grams) frozen acai berry packet

1/2 cup milk of choice

1 tablespoon honey

1/2 frozen banana (frozen in chunks)

1/2 cup frozen strawberries

1/2 cup frozen blueberries

The below toppings are merely suggestions - load on any/all of your favs! FRUIT TOPPINGS:
mangos, bananas, strawberries, blueberries
OTHER TOPPINGS:
vanilla granola, cocoa nibs or mini chocolate chips, chia seeds

The acai bowl is then topped with bananas, strawberries, tart Granny Smith apples, granola, chia seeds and mini dark chocolate chips. I LOVE both the apple juice and the peanut butter in this recipe and actually add peanut butter to all of my acai bowls.
FOR THE ACAI:

1 packet (100 grams) frozen acai berry packet

1/2 cup milk of choice

1 tablespoon honey

1/2 frozen banana (frozen in chunks)

1/2 cup frozen strawberries

1/2 cup frozen blueberries

The below toppings are merely suggestions - load on any/all of your favs! FRUIT TOPPINGS:
bananas, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries
OTHER TOPPINGS:
vanilla granola, cocoa nibs or mini chocolate chips, chia seeds

FOR THE ACAI:
FOR THE ACAI:

1 packet (100 grams) frozen acai berry packet

1/2 cup pineapple juice

1 tablespoon honey

½ cup frozen pineapple chunks

1/2 cup frozen strawberries

1/2 frozen banana (frozen in chunks)

The below toppings are merely suggestions - load on any/all of your favs! FRUIT TOPPINGS:
pineapple, mangos, kiwi, strawberries, bananas
OTHER TOPPINGS:
vanilla granola, sweetened coconut flakes, chia seeds

PROTEIN ACAI BOWL RECIPE
FOR THE ACAI:

1 packet (100 grams) frozen acai berry packet

1/2 cup apple juice

2 tablespoons peanut butter

1/2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)

1/2 frozen banana (frozen in chunks)

1/2 cup frozen strawberries

1/2 cup frozen blueberries

This Protein Acai Bowl recipe is made with my standard delectable blend with the addition of vanilla whey protein and peanut butter which both add a wonderful flavor. You are welcome to use as much or a little protein powder as you like. The acai bowl is then topped with strawberries, blueberries, bananas, additional peanut butter, granola, chia seeds and vanilla almond granola.
The below toppings are merely suggestions - load on any/all of your favs! FRUIT TOPPINGS:
Granny Smith apples, bananas, strawberries, etc.
OTHER TOPPINGS:
cocoa nibs or mini dark chocolate chips, vanilla almond granola, chia seeds

FOR THE ACAI:
FOR THE ACAI:

1 packet (100 grams) frozen acai berry packet

1/2 cup milk of choice

3 tablespoon vanilla whey protein powder

2 tablespoons peanut butter

1 tablespoon honey

1/2 frozen banana (frozen in chunks)

1/2 cup frozen strawberries

1/2 cup frozen blueberries

The below toppings are merely suggestions - load on any/all of your favs! FRUIT TOPPINGS:
strawberries blueberries, bananas
OTHER TOPPINGS:
peanut butter, granola, chia seeds, vanilla almond granola, chia seeds

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Acai Bowls are the best smoothie bowls ready in minutes! Acai bowls are the perfect healthier back-to-school or back-to-work, breakfast, lunch or snack to fuel your day! Acai bowls are made with superfruit acai berry puree, frozen bananas, blueberries and strawberries then topped with fresh fruit, granola, and seeds. I've included 5 different acai bowl recipes and everything you need to know about homemade acai bowls including how to prep and how to make ahead. You and your family are going to LOVE these!!!

Use ripe bananas. Overripe bananas that are nice and spotty are much more flavorful and sweeter.

Use sliced bananas. The less you have to blend to chop up the fruit, the thicker, creamier your acai bowls will be. If you chop your bananas before you freeze them, the easier they will blend.

Use three fruits in the acai. I love the combo of bananas, blueberries and strawberries in the acai mixture but swapping the blueberries for pineapple is also fabulous. No matter what you use, try and use at least two fruits in addition to the banana.

Vegan acai bowls: You can easily make any acai bowl recipe vegan by skipping the honey and using juice or coconut water instead of milk.

Prep ahead. In order to get the fabulous creamy texture of acai bowls - and not just liquid smoothies - you need to use frozen fruit in the acai so make sure to plan ahead.

Use frozen ingredients. The instructions on the Sambazon package say to slightly thaw the puree packet before using - which I do NOT recommend. You want the acai and the fruit to be as frozen as possible to achieve signature thickness. Also, don't let the frozen fruit sit on the counter and defrost before using; you want ever ingredient as frozen as possible.

Don't over blend. As previously mentioned, the more you blend, the thinner the acai bowls will be. You obviously don't want chunks of fruit in your bowls, but once they are gone, stop blending.

Chop ahead & serve immediately. Acai bowls are the optimal texture when served right away. They are supposed to be scoop-able thick and will thin as they sit and defrost - still delish, just not as thick and creamy. In order to serve immediately, you will want all your toppings prepped and your fruit chopped in advance.

Top away! The toppings are completely customizable but I highly recommend at least bananas and granola.

FRUIT TOPPING (Pick your favs):

MEAL PREP ACAI: Pre-portion small freezer bags of acai puree and frozen fruit for your various acai recipes. Now, all you have to do is add them to the blender with your desired liquid. You can also pre-chop and store fruit toppings in the fridge.

MAKE AHEAD ACAI: Blend acai and store it in serving size portions in airtight containers in the freezer (not the fridge). When ready to eat, let the acai partially thaw, stir, then add toppings. It will be a little less creamy but still delicious.

OTHER TOPPINGS (Pick your favs):

FRUIT TOPPING (Pick your favs):

bananas, strawberries, mangos, blueberries, pineapple, kiwi, etc.

OTHER TOPPINGS (Pick your favs):

vanilla granola, sweetened coconut flakes, chia seeds, flax seeds, peanut butter, cocoa nibs or mini chocolate chips, peanut butter, honey, etc.

MANGO ACAI BOWL

BANANA BERRY ACAI BOWL

TROPICAL ACAI BOWL

PEANUT BUTTER APPLE ACAI BOWL

(If you don't have apple juice you can swap it for 1 tablespoon milk + 1 tablespoon honey)

PROTEIN ACAI BOWL

WHERE TO BUY ACAI

Homemade acai bowls have become so popular that it is easy to find acai berry puree packets in the freezer section of most grocery stores, and definitely at health grocery stores. They will be located either with the frozen fruit or the frozen juice.

Sambazon is the most popular brand of acai and I have had success finding it at Costco ($15 for 12/pack), Target, Whole Foods and Trader Joes. If you don't have luck with those retailers you can order Sambazon acai on Amazon - the frozen acai will arrive on dried ice - how cool is that?!

TIPS AND TRICKS for acai bowl recipe

MAKE AHEAD Acai Bowls

Acai bowls are best served right away as they melt and can become soupy if refrigerated. Fortunately, you have two options to make ahead:

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Acai Bowls are the best smoothie bowls ready in minutes! Acai bowls are the perfect healthier back-to-school or back-to-work, breakfast, lunch or snack to fuel your day! Acai bowls are made with superfruit acai berry puree, frozen bananas, blueberries and strawberries then topped with fresh fruit, granola, and seeds.

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A new hobby can be cultured during pandemic as well
Succulent can help to purify the air and improve the oxygen quality in our home.
It is affordable and benefits us in a lot of different ways
Hope you guys can get one to place it in your home :))

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There are Indoor Plants that Grow in Water without much maintenance. You can grow them in clear vases and jars to use as a centerpiece.

If you are looking forward to having indoor plants that are very easy to grow in water, then you have landed at the right place. Some plants don't need soil to grow, and Yes! These varieties easily grow in water initially without using an ounce of soil! Here are some interesting Indoor Plants that Grow in Water.

1. Philodendron

Botanical Name: Philodendron

In all the philodendron species, heart-leaf philodendron is quite adaptable for growing in water. Keep a 6 inches long cutting in a clear glass jar or bowl in a location with bright indirect light. Don't forget to change the water once in 3-4 days and it'll keep growing.

Tip: Add some charcoal in water to prevent rot and algae formation.

2. Lucky Bamboo

Botanical Name- Dracaena sanderiana

Famous for its forgiving nature, the lucky bamboo is one of the best indoor plants that grow in water. Narrow vases are perfect for this plant, depending on the size. Make sure the roots are submerged in the water and add some gravels around them for firm placement.

Also Read: Best Coffee Table Plants To Grow Indoors

3. Pothos

Botanical Name- Epipremnum aureum

With its glossy heart-shaped foliage, pothos is one more option to go for. Grow it in water, in a clear fishbowl and keep that on a shelf, cascading pothos leaves will look wonderful. Keep changing the water every few days to maintain the right oxygen level.

Also Read: Best Pothos Varieties to Grow Indoors

4. Chinese Evergreen & Dumbcane

Botanical Name- Aglaonema & Dieffenbachia

With variegated and leathery leaves having a silvery pattern, the dumb cane and Chinese evergreen plant can be grown in water. You can easily propagate the cuttings in a transparent vase filled with small aquarium rocks. After a few months, once the roots appear and become bigger, transfer them in the soil.

5. Spider Plant

Botanical Name- Chlorophytum comosum

Spider plants look quite interesting with their narrow arching foliage and baby spiderettes. You can either grow them permanently in a glass jar or change the cuttings into a new pot, once they root. Keep changing the water every 2-3 days. Check out these indoor spider plant care tips here.

Also Read: Proven Health Benefits of Spider Plant

6. Arrowhead Plant

Botanical Name- Syngonium podophyllum

Like other climbers and vining plants, the arrowhead plant is pretty straightforward to grow indoors in water. Keep adding fresh water twice a week and it'll keep on growing. If you like, transplant it into a potting soil once the cutting sets new roots.

Have a look at the houseplants that grow without soil here

7. Coleus

Botanical Name- Plectranthus scutellarioides

Having colorful and serrated leaves, coleus will be the most colorful addition to glasses and jars. Since it likes indirect light, you can keep it as a tabletop centerpiece in a wine glass or decorative mason jar filled with water.

Tip: Adding compost tea in the water will enhance their growth.

8. Wandering Jew

Botanical Name- Tradescantia pallida, Tradescantia fluminensis, Tradescantia zebrina

Wandering jews are tough plants that grow like a weed in warm climates. The astonishing purple-colored and variegated varieties make them desirable houseplants. The best part is you can grow them in water in terrariums.

9. Dracaena

Botanical Name -Dracaena

Many indoor dracaena varieties can adapt to growing in water. Glass jugs and narrow jars are good for them. Just remember to use chlorine and fluoride-free water. Also, never let the water in the jar to become mushy and unclear and keep changing it two to three times a week.

Also Read: Dracaena Houseplant Benefits

10. Croton

Botanical Name- Codiaeum variegatum

Croton has the boldest foliage in all the houseplants, we also added it in our list of houseplants for kid's room. While it may not grow permanently in water but you can use this method to root its cuttings.

11. Impatiens

Botanical Name- Impatiens walleriana

Impatiens can grow in water for quite a long time. Remove all the lower leaves and submerge their cut ends in water. Once they form long roots, transplant them in pots. This way, more new impatiens will be ready in the nick of time.

12. Begonia

Botanical Name- Begonia

Like impatiens, growing begonias in water is also possible. You can keep them in a clear bowl for around two months before they start to fade. Don't forget to change the water every week to save the begonia cuttings from rotting.

Also Read: Popular Indoor Plants You Can Grow In Vases

13. Paperwhite

Botanical Name- Narcissus papyraceus

You can grow paperwhite narcissus bulbs in water and force them to flower easily. For this, get a glass terrarium and fill one-quarter of it with seashells and gravels. Now arrange the bulbs closely and cover half of them with these gravels to fix them at their spot. After this, fill the terrarium with water, up to the base of bulbs but in a way that it's not wetting them. That's it, keep them at a bright spot and they'll start blooming after 4-5 weeks.

14. Ornamental Sweet Potato

Botanical Name- Ipomoea batatas

Ornamental sweet potato vine in a glass jar will add a tropical touch to your kitchen windowsill. Trim a few 6 to 8 inches long stems just below the leaf node, remove the lower leaves and submerge them half in water. Keep changing the water and it'll grow.

15. English Ivy

Botanical Name- Hedera helix

English ivy can your next indoor water garden plant. You can grow its cuttings in vases for a long time. Snip all the bottom leaves of an ivy stem and transfer it into a glass jar and enjoy it on a bright windowsill.

16. Herbs

Not just the houseplants, there are herbs and vegetables that you can grow in water. Some of the best ones are mint, green onions, fennel, and celery. Check out our article to find more names.

Watch this video for more information

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16 Amazing Indoor Plants That Grow In Water

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Piano music can make us calm down during this pandemic that is full oh stress.

You guys can try to listen on this playlist we have share!!! Hope this will help you.

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Having a to do list will help you track your progress easily.
Benefits:

Creates Accountability

Leaves You Open to Rescheduling and Organizing Time

Help You Delegate Your Work

Increases Productivity

'How To Make A Effective To-Do List'

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Initially during the pandemic I felt very demotivated because I didn't the have excitement that I would have if I was to be present at the university physically. Due to that, I was not able to manage my academic and personal life well.
To sort this out, I started making a weekly checklists. It helped me a lot in keeping track on what I'm doing and what I have to do. When I finish a task, I usually strikethrough it and that gives me so much satisfaction.
Also, to stay motivated while doing my assignments, my friend and I would zoom call and we would do our work while we're on the call. This helped us stay active while doing our work.

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During this entire pandemic, it is really difficult to cater to all of the needs of students, having our classes being moved to online has definitely lessened the quality of our education.It's definitely not gonna be the same for me  because a lot of classes are a struggle for not being around my professors and  my classmates. For example, my Architecture classes have a lot of involvement in the studio and because of this pandemic all of our studios have just been canceled and moved to online.

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I  have experienced varied emotions during this pandemic times.

Anxious -> Happy -> Bored -> Scared -> Coping -> Peace

I am a regular practicioner of yoga. But due to corona, balancing home and school made me go off track with my commitment towards fitness and mindfulness.Instead of blaming myself and further self sabotaging it. I made a promise to myself that I should not be expecting too much consistency and perfection with regards to my fitness goals. I said to myself “It is ok even, if I work out 15 days in a month”.I have developed this self compasionate attitude towards myself, help me overcome procrastination and regret.

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I have been feeling anxiety because of constantly worrying about assignments, especially group assignments. It's really a struggle and it's kind of hard to communicate online and our ideas might not be express properly through online.

Sometimes I might felt boring as well as we are just staying in the house, facing four walls everyday with our families. I just miss to interact with people physically. ( But it's FMCO ya guys so stay at home!! )

Also, I messed up my sleeping schedule in the beginning of pandemic. Just like every teenagers, I watched binge-worthy shows until late midnight. But my body has started to show some symptoms, especially my skin started to break out really bad. So, it's really important to have a healthy sleeping schedule.

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In this pandemic,  my daily life have been ruined. I cannot go to school for my classes and met my friends. I even need to quickly catch up the classes through e-learning. Time management is the biggest problems to me. Weak time management make me sometimes cannot finish my work on time and skip some classes. My school study is totally messed up. The stress on the coursework keep affect me and I can't even sleep well too.

But I know that I cannot give up easily, I must do something to solve my time management problems. I have learn to write time schedule and note down all the important submission date. I also set reminder in my phone to remind myself.

I also have find the balance between work and rest. Everytime I study for 3 hours and then I will take a rest for 20 minutes. It will keep my motivation in study.

I also have found that music is really useful to cope with stress. I will listen to music before sleep or when taking a rest. It can relax my mind and get a good night sleep too.

But now the problem I still have is stay up late all the time. I still finding solution to solve this problem 😕

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Well, the stress, especially the fear of death, was the major issue for a several months, especially at the onset of this pandemic!!! To begin with, I was asking everyone I was in close contact with, via phone and on the internet, about how they were coping since that got conversations started about what people were doing to help themselves and others through these difficult times. I needed to find out what others were doing, and what they were not doing, and the only way to find out was to ask and put it out there! I quickly learned that most of us were struggling and floundering initially! There was so much fear and concern!

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I found online classes to be great for me as I'm always in my comfort zone (my room). 😂

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Although at first it felt like a good idea and was fun to sit around at home all da, the process quickly turned monotonous and led to a lot of boredom being built up. This was alleviated after lockdown restrictions eased however, it was tough dealing with so much boredom.

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I didn't actually feel stressed at all. I adapt really well to different situations and kind of looked at the pandemic as a situation that will be ongoing for a couple of years instead of getting my hopes up too high.

For the few weeks of the first MCO in March 2020, it did get lonely because I was all alone and unable to go home. However, I eventually felt comfortable being alone and doing everything by myself. Sometimes things can get overwhelming but not to a stressful point. One thing that kept me in check was having a calendar book where I wrote all my assignment due dates and whennI will start a certain assignment.

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At the beginning, it was indeed very challenging to change and adapt from normal to online classes.But after sometime you find ways to adapt and it gets better.For me, at first I was confused and couldn’t manage my time properly but after learning the pattern I came up with a basic schedule and plan on how to get things done.One thing tht I don’t like in online learning is having to listen super long lectures😪.I am both an introvert and extrovert so being only at home didn’t bother me nor effect me. Infact I liked it and could live normally, I wasn’t stress by it.Some tips I would give is to do or try out new things/activities every now and then.Spend time with ur family.Then watch alottttt of movies and tv shows.Just know how to manage ur time wisely and you got it.💪🏼💯✨

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One of the scariest things is uncertainty. During the epidemic, I have a deep understanding. Everything is constantly changing: just when it feels like things might get better, they seem to get worse again. The number of kes really scares me. Humans hate uncertainty and want assured answers. But sometimes it feels like there are too many different information flying around. These things make us all live in uneasy emotions.

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My experience with distanced learning was not very great. I get distracted very easily and  find it hard to concentrate, especially when it comes to school. In a classroom I was able to give my full attention to what was being taught, I was all there. However, when we had the online classes, I could not focus and listen to what my teachers were trying to get across. I got distracted very easily, missing out on important information that was being presented.

My entire family which consists of four members, were all home during the quarantine. I have a sibling who is very loud and demanding, so I’m sure it can be imagined how hard it was for me to concentrate on school and do what was asked of me.

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The start of everything was actually easy for me, despite the fact that we need to be stuck at home everyday as I am living with my family when everything started. The time goes by way faster than expected once I get used to it. The only thing that has been a hassle is when our university required us to return to face to face lesson as we are required to have a half online half physical semester. With the uncertainties going on continuously it has been a little burdensome especially for students like me who are from other states. The other thing that has been annoying is that with the going on stress with academics, we are not allowed to go out or hangout with friends to have stress relief moments, causing us to be facing just four walls all day long.

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Me myself have lost a very good opportunity to go study overseas for a short period because of this pandemic . Of course not only me who loss this chances I bet many people else losses their opportunities as well . This pandemic have taught me to be more appreciate to the things and opportunities we have in our life .

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I’m an introvert and i like staying home. However it started to take a toll on me as i dont go out or see my friends. My college experience so far has also been online. Sometimes getting cooped up in my room for far too long can have its consequences. I tell myself to talk to my friends via video call as much as i can and to take a walk around the house.

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To be honest, the biggest impact to me if this pandemic is that I don't have the chance to dine outside. No meet ups with friends, no relaxing moment in a cozy cafe. It kinda ruined my expectation as a uni student in kl.
I still prefer face to face learning in campus as I will easily get distracted during online learning. Hence, I will have to pay more effort to maintain my academic result.

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in this pandemic, me as a student I felt very stressful on the assignment, and sometimes got demotivated by the "prisoned life". Can't go out and meet my friends that we used to release stress together and can't meet my family. These things make me felt my life's so boring at the moment.

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The presence of pandemic had the world and lives changed so much since then. Due to that, new noms have been implemented like lockdown, social distancing, activity limitation and so much more to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Somehow, I feel like it’s a punishment to mankind, a lesson that teach us the world is better off with less human activities and the presence of human, like limitation of cars, close down of factories and many more has tremendously helped with the environment. At this very odd situation we are being put in, it reflects clearly on the poor and selfish attitude and behaviour of humankind, example mass buying without considering other’s need especially the old timers, disobeying rules and cause further spreading, decline in economy causing business to run out therefore showing the true self of some people and also proving leaderships of country during the handling of this pandemic. It’s couldn’t agree that this pandemic has been a total disaster but if you look closer into it and realise there is so much more we can learn from it.

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the pandemic has a huge impact on everyone. for me,I had to transfer to another uni after completing my foundation year since it would be easier for me to go to campus for face to face classes. It wasn't easy for me to adapt to new coursemates and lecturers, their styles are just so different. luckily I have some time to play games and watch movies as an escape from these troubling times and oftentimes I have learned from the characters to a better version of myself

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For me there are good and bad. Good in a way I can stay at home with my family and there is more extra time for me to do my own things. Bad as in I don't have a normal uni life, and I think online learning is a bit stress because of the group project, you can't f2f meet your groupmates so sometimes its a bit hard to communicate with each other.

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There are so many inconveniences to me.
-Online Class
-Wifi Lag
-Cnnt meet my bf
-Cnnt enjoy my shopping
-Easy fighting with family
-Become lazy (getting fat, fatter, fastest) saddled

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During the pandemic, I fell into a depressive state, I wasn’t able to carry out daily tasks normally. My mental health had fluctuated and I was unable to attain a good schedule in my routines. The situation made me vary about my choices and my future. After a year, it feels as though a huge chunk of days from 2020 disappeared from my life. I felt empty and my days reflected this. Right now, I have good people around me that have lifted up my spirits. I am happier and healthier now. I have accepted the change and am working towards making myself better.

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When the pandemic happened in 2020, I was in my last year of diploma. The sudden change of situation of lockdown and e- learning was really hard for me to adapt. Me and my friends rented an apartment so no matter how overwhelming it gets with assignments and deadlines, to be around with my friends actually make things a lot better. We were definitely can balance the time for fun and studies. However, the pandemic upturn all of that and everything has been very difficult. Adapting to a sudden change can be very hard. First time in the whole 3 years of my diploma, the last semester of final year i was at home with my family with no friends around. My classmates were all stay very far, either different districts or states. I’m a very social person and due to this, my depression got worse. Staying home making me depressed as I had no activities to distract myself or to reward myself after studying. My family? They dont make it any better. Once i’m home, i’ll have to do every house chores as everyone depends on me as the only daughter in the house. This stereotypical mindset in my family that women must be in kitchen and prepared food and clean the house is very must present in my household and I hated it ever since. That’s one of the reason why I rent a place just so I can be far from home. My parents were not really aware about the situation, they think I got nothing to do and will always shouting out my name for help when I was having zoom class or doing assignments. My schedule felt really overwhelmed . At one point, I got a breakdown because of this situation and explained to my parents, however I got backlash instead of them being understanding. At this point, I was at suicidal point in my life and they still won’t take me seriously. I got multiple panic attacks and anxiety attack during that period. Instead of being supportive and help me, my parents just addressed me as being “crazy”. Every day I cried in my room and expressed my feelings to my friends but it didn’t do much. I almost dropped out due to this situation but luckily my lecturer was very understanding and supportive and allows me to submit my assignment later and postponed the final exam date. My sleeping schedule was messed up too as I need to do my work after midnight when it’s peaceful because everyone is asleep. Despite all this challenging events, I managed to graduate my diploma. However, the damage has been done, these situations really messed up with my mental health and now I have to go see psychiatrist every now and then to help me get over this. Luckily now my family has become more understanding because of the psychiatrist’s advice and having supportive friends since the beginning is what makes me going.

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This pandemic has a huge impact on my life, at first it was fine during 2020 because I'm a home person and I felt so excited to stay in my house however when the lockdown keep on going, everything hits me. I can’t stay in my household for 24 hours and I miss going out with my friends especially when we try to rest from everything that happened to us, however now, I can’t do that. I have to stay at home and even if I’m too stressed or depressed with everything, I just have to cry in my room and pretending to be fine in front of my family. It really is sucks because all I wanna do was crying loudly but I can’t do that because my family can hear me. At the same time, even though with classes and everything, I am still the one that needs to cook and clean my house because for now, I’m staying with my two older sisters. Since they are busy, I am the one need to do house chores but I’m still tired with it because both of my sisters expected me to do everything. When I asked them to do, they will give excuses about how tired they are, like??? Am I not tired? At this point, I feel like I’m more of a maid instead of a sister in this house. It messed up my physical and mental health because I don’t receive enough rest for me. As for online classes, it is really a not for me, because e-learning does not make me want to focus on whatever I was studying especially when some of the subjects are better to teach face to face but unfortunately we still can’t go outside or back to campus. To be real honest, there are so many things that happened to me during this pandemic that makes my mental health more messed up than usual. Back then I always can run away and cry with my friends and tell them, but now, I can’t do that. Now I’m more depressed because of this pandemic but it is what it is.

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Thanks to my uni motivates and devotes me to become here I am. Despite having pandemic going on. I need lift my chin and go on. I have terrible anxiety especially during pandemic. Starting with checking my calendar and set my class and work routine. I don't have much tips but i could say that I am always trying to be positve

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I guess most of us have to attend online classes during this pandemic period.. I am someone who prefers to have f2f classes as I can understand properly and there are more interactions to boost our concentration as well. Well, I guess having enough sleep is very important and do lots of plannings ahead, so you have enough time to complete your task.

Also, take a break when you needed. It is okay to take a short break, do something that you want like have a snack, watch a video, do some workout or play some games. Anything that helps to loosen your mind. Talk to someone when you’re facing troubles or feeling depressed, try not to keep it to yourself. Cheers

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In the initial days, the lockdown was like mental suffering, because all of a sudden I was confined within the walls of my house and there’s only a limited amount of activities you can do indoors.

Then, through experimentation, I came to the conclusion that to remain sane, I must always keep busy no matter what. So I enrolled in a couple of courses online to up skill myself, learnt different languages  and even started doing Yoga. Once I had some sort routine, my day became more productive and fruitful.

So, this was my strategy.

Do not allow your mind to be idle!

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I think I am pretty good ,

Sometimes it does affect as i am sportsperson and i didnt get to play from 4 to 5 months . so I indulged myself into workouts,watching movie and reading.

Empty your mind and thoughts that take you to the different way .

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After reading everyone's experiences, I think I faced the same issues as everyone. My routine has changed since the beginning of mco and it's not because of watching tv shows but rushing my assignments instead. Before MCO, we are required to attend physical classes so my sleeping schedule are fixed. But now I'm experiencing of rushing assignments until the dawn and start my day from afternoon.

It's pretty bad and I'm still trying hard to adjust my routine. It's getting a little bit better so I hope I can adjust it back with the tips given. :))