Breakfast
Addicted to Açaí Bowls
10 minServes 1
I was lucky enough to spend most of October in Hawaii on business … and lucky enough to stay in a hotel right next to the most amazing little açaí joint. I came home virtually addicted to these nutritional-powerhouse bowls of goodness — and since there wasn't an açaí bowl source anywhere near my home in Atlanta, I had to figure out how to make them on my own. Luckily, they're simple if you have a Vitamix, and you can have fun playing around with loads of different ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1.5–2 packets frozen unsweetened açaí purée (Sambazon or Amafruits)
- Liquid: coconut water, coconut milk, homemade cashew milk, and/or greek yogurt
- Frozen banana (at least a bit — makes the texture silky)
- Optional blend-ins: frozen mango, kale, edible green tea, peanut butter, almonds, cacao nibs, pomegranate, chia
- Toppings: chopped fresh papaya, banana, blueberries, strawberries
- Texture toppings: granola, goji berries, crushed almonds, walnuts, unsweetened coconut, flax seeds
- Optional: drizzle of fresh local honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- 1Using a strong blender, blend the açaí packets, liquid, frozen banana, and any other blend-ins until creamy but still frozen. Use as little liquid as possible.
- 2Spoon the thick mixture into a bowl.
- 3Liberally top with chopped fresh fruits.
- 4Add texture with a sprinkling of granola, goji berries, crushed nuts, coconut, and/or flax seeds.
- 5Finish with a drizzle of fresh local honey or maple syrup if you like.
- 6Eat immediately — ENJOY!
Jennifer's tip
Açaí pulp is unsweetened, so just a touch of honey or maple syrup really builds the flavor. And the key to a thick bowl is using as little liquid as possible — it should be the consistency of very thick soft-serve.
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