Unless you've been living under a rock, you're likely to have heard about the superfruit acai berry (pronounced a-sigh-e). These berries are native to Brazil & are packed full of antioxidants, fiber, & omega fatty acids. You can buy acai in a variety of forms at your local health-food store but I prefer the frozen packets as it's easiest to throw into a smoothie or breakfast bowl.
Making an acai bowl couldn't be easier:
1) Toss two frozen bananas in the blender.
2) Run two packs of Sambazon acai berry superfruit (I prefer the unsweetened variety & find mine at Whole Foods) under water for about a minute. Remove from the packets & throw into the blender with the banana.
3) Add a splash of water, just enough to get the contents moving. Too much & your mixture will be too thin & soupy.
4) Blend on high until the mixture is smooth & creamy.
5) Place into bowl & top with your favorite items. I prefer whatever fruit I have on hand, my homemade granola, & a few unsalted nuts.
Tips:
I always keep a ziploc full of chopped, frozen bananas in the freezer to throw into smoothies or breakfast bowls. If you have bananas that are getting a little too ripe for your liking, chop them up & freeze for a sweet additive to your next smoothie.
I also have found that using a chilled bowl to put your acai mixture into works best. The mixture can quickly melt & become more like acai soup otherwise.
What are your favorite ways to enjoy this superfruit?
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