Brazilian Açaí Bowl
Açaí berries come from açaí palm trees that grow in the Amazon rainforest. It's said that they are named after an Amazonian girl. Her name, Iaca, is açaí spelled backward. The fruits from the tree saved her tribe from hunger. They have been an indispensable part of the Brazilian diet ever since. In some regions, the dinner table is not complete without a bowl of açaí pulp as a filling side dish. Our take on the açaí bowl adds the benefits of the trendy superfruit with açaí powder.
Ingredients
Açaí Bowl Base
- 3 cups frozen berry mix [1]
- 1 to 2 cups milk dairy, soy, coconut, or nut milk
Optional Base Ingredients or Toppings
- 1 to 3 tsp sweetener to taste recommended: date, agave, or maple syrup; honey
- 1 to 2 tbsp nut butter
Suggested Toppings - Fresh Fruits
- 1 cup bite sized fresh fruits blueberries, banana, kiwi, strawberries, mango, pineapple [2]
- 1 to 2 tbsp dried fruits goji berries, raisins, figs, apricots
Suggested Toppings - Nuts & Co
- 1 tbsp seeds or chopped nuts
- 1 tbsp granola
- 1 tbsp oats
- 1 tbsp coconut flakes
Culinary Spice Kit
- Açaí berry powder
Instructions
Açaí Bowl Base
- In a BLENDER, combine the frozen fruits, 1 cup of milk, 1.5 tbsp Açaí berry powder, and optional base ingredients.
- Gradually add more milk as needed until you achieve a consistency slightly thicker than a smoothie.
Serve
- Divide the mixture into three bowls and garnish with your favorite fruits, nuts, and other desired toppings.
- Enjoy!
Notes
[1] Substitute the berry mix with other frozen fruits of your choice
[2] Tip: Add passion fruit on top
The tropical passion fruit is grown almost everywhere in the world, and originated in the South American countries of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It's a low caloric fruit of only 17 calories but with substantial amount of nutrients, including fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin A.
The tropical passion fruit is grown almost everywhere in the world, and originated in the South American countries of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It's a low caloric fruit of only 17 calories but with substantial amount of nutrients, including fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin A.