Learn everything about Brazilian Acai Bowl and how to make it at home! Acai bowls are the ideal and super healthy meals to charge your body! Loaded with Acai berry puree, banana, blueberries, and milk, then topped with fresh fruit, granola, Brazilian nuts and seeds! Ready in a few minutes, absolutely delicious and easy to customize! The tricks, tips and suggestions will help you to make and enjoy the BEST Acai bowl right at home forย low cost! You are going toย CRAVE it again and again!!!
Acai bowl is one of my favorite breakfasts, whether it is winter or summer. It is part of my morning routine. I usually wake up and make either Acai smoothies or bowls for myself and my husband. And I canโt believe that I didnโt know anything about this Brazilian super fruit 5 years ago. Yes, there was time when I felt constant fatigue due to multitasking (working moms will understand what I am talking about), so my Brazilian friendย Adriana advised me to include acai in my daily menu. And I am so happy I DID! I started feeling so much better after consuming an acai bowl per day. The best of all aรงaรญ doesnโt contain sugar, but they are higher in antioxidants than other berries like blueberries or cranberries.
ACAI BOWL BENEFITS
Recently Acai has gained popularity globally due to its qualities. It is one of the fruits with highest antioxidant content (those that neutralize radicals which can cause cancer, heart diseases and diabetes). I should also mention that it is very rich in healthy fats, which protect your brain, skin and heart health. Acai is also a great source of iron, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and calcium. Some other acai benefits:
- Reduces bad cholesterol –ย aรงaรญ is rich in healthy fats which are beneficial and help to reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) and improve good cholesterol (HDL).
- Helps to prevent Cancer –ย Aรงaรญ contains anthocyanins, an important antioxidant that contributes to cancer prevention.
- Helps the immune system โย Antioxidants and ย Vitamin C help to boost the immune system.
- Energy source – Aรงaรญ is a great food to be consumed before physical and mental activities,to ensure you have energy.
- Anti-inflammatory –ย The fruit helps to reduce symptoms among patients with chronic inflammation, autoimmune diseases and asthma.
WHERE CAN I FIND ACAI PULP?
If you live in the United States, you can find it the organic food section of the supermarkets or you can order Acai powder from Amazon. I like the brands Native berries, Frooty, and Sambazon (with zero sugar). Always check the ingredients before buying. I always buy without sugar.
For those who live in Brazil, you will purchase it from the frozen foods section of the supermarket.
ACAI BOWL TOPPINGS
ย The choices are endless!
Low Carb Acai Bowls: Sugar-free coconut chips, granola, peanut butter, seeds (chia & pumpkin seeds), almonds, Brazilian nuts or crushed cashew nuts.
LOW GL Bowls: fresh fruits like strawberries, raspberries, passion fruit and blueberries.
HOW TO MAKE ACAI BOWL?
There is nothing easier than to make an acai bowl. Simply blend all the ingredients together until you get thick, creamy texture, transfer to a serving bowl, top with your favorite toppings. Here are some suggestions and tips.
Freeze fruits ahead of time. I like to buy fresh fruits and then freeze them, it is a cheaper option. But you can purchase frozen fruits like blueberries and strawberries for acai bowls. The only fruit you will need to freeze is banana. Iโve never come across frozen banana packets in our local supermarkets. Which bananas are the best for this recipe? Overripe bananas will be ideal for Acai bowl as well as for Banana cake and other recipes where we want to get more sweetness and flavor. Have some overripe bananas in your fruit bowl and donโt know what to do with them? Slice, arrange onto a tray and freeze. Once frozen, transfer to bag. Use when you need to make a delicious acai bowl at home.
Buy unsweetened Acai puree. Sweetened acai packets are very sweet to my taste and once you blend them with overripe sweet bananas, bowl will be far too sweet. Always go with Unsweetened Acai packets. Even if you have a sweet tooth, you can add honey later.
If Acai Bowl is runny
Always start with ยผ cup of milk and add more if needed. I never add more that ยฝ cup. If it turned out to be watery, add more frozen fruit like banana and more acai puree, it will thicken it up again.
Vegan Acai Bowlย
Substitute cowโs milk with coconut milk, almond milk or apple juice.
If you make any of these Acai bowlsย be sure to leave a comment or give this recipe a rating! I will be happy to hear from you!
HOW TO MAKE ACAI BOWL
ACAI BOWL
Equipment
Ingredients
ACAI BOWL 1
- Frozen Acai berry packet, 100 gm-1 packet
- Frozen banana, sliced- 1
- Frozen blueberries- 1/2 cup
- Low fat milk/ coconut milk-1/4-1/2 cup
TOPPING
- Fresh Raspberries
- Fresh Blueberries
- Chia seeds
- Pumpkin seeds
- Brazilian nuts
ACAI BOWL 2
- Frozen Acai berry packet, 100 gm each-2 packet
- Mango, frozen & diced- 3/4 cup
- Frozen banana, sliced- 1
- Blueberries, frozen- 1/2 cup
- Honey- 1/4 cup or to taste
- Low fat milk/ coconut milk-1/4-1/2 cup
TOPPING
- Granola
- Almond nuts
- Chia seeds
- Pumpkin seeds
- Fresh Mango
ACAI BOWL 3
- Frozen Acai berry packet, 100 gm -1 packet
- Strawberries, frozen & sliced- 3/4 cup
- Banana, frozen & sliced- 1
- Frozen blueberries- 1/2 cup
- Honey- 1/4 cup or to taste
- Low fat milk/ coconut milk-1/4-1/2 cup
TOPPING
- Fresh Kiwi
- Fresh Strawberries
- Chia seeds
- Granola
- Pistachio nuts
Instructions
Acai Bowl 1
- Freeze fruit.Slice a banana, transfer it onto a tray in a single layer or cutting board and freeze completely. Once frozen, transfer to a bag.
- Blend.ย In a blender, blend first frozen banana & blueberries untilย smooth, adding milk gradually. Once it is smooth, addย acai puree. Process until well blended.
- Toppings. Pour the smoothie into bowls and top with your favorite toppings ( granola, nuts, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, coconut chips,fresh fruit).
- Serve immediately!
Acai Bowl 2
- Freeze fruit.Slice a banana&ย mango transfer them onto a tray in a single layer or cutting board and freeze completely. Once frozen, transfer to a bag.
- Blend.ย In a blender, blend first frozen banana, mango, honey & blueberries untilย smooth, adding milk gradually. Once it is smooth, addย acai puree. Process until well blended.
- Toppings. Pour the smoothie into bowls and top with your favorite toppings ( granola, nuts, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, other fresh fruit).
Acai Bowl 3
- Freeze fruit.Slice a banana &ย strawberries transfer them onto a tray in a single layer or cutting board and freeze completely. Once frozen, transfer to a bag.
- Blend.ย In a blender, blend first frozen banana, strawberries, honey & blueberries untilย smooth, adding milk gradually. Once it is smooth, addย acai puree. Process until well blended.
- Toppings. Pour the smoothie into bowls and top with your favorite toppings ( granola, fresh strawberries, pistachio nuts, chia seeds and kiwi).
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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