If you wake up to an açaí smoothie bowl, you are set for the day. I am totally obsessed with açaí, to the point that if I see it on the menu, I will ignore everything else and order just this. Yup, it beats the avocado and toast current trend by a mile.
A Brazilian specialty, açaí (ah-sigh-EE) berry is a grape-like fruit harvested from açaí palm trees. You can find açaí in the form of frozen smoothie packs or freeze dried powder. I personally like the frozen packs as you can just add to the blender and whizz it up with some chopped bananas and you are done.
Açaí is a great source of antioxidants, fibre, heart healthy-fats, and minerals. It’s also low on sugar if you have the unsweetened version. It is a great way to kick start your morning with a clean and energy boosting breakfast. As they say, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so plan it well.
You can find açaí at health food stores and online in places like here (powder form) and here.
My açaí recipe
- One frozen pack of açaí
- One chopped up banana
- 1 tsp of flaxseeds
Whiz everything up in a blender and top with whatever takes your fancy. I like using gluten-free granola as they are slow release energy foods that will help you keep your energy levels up. The crunchiness of it, is something I can’t get enough of.
My favourite toppings are blueberries and cashew/almond nuts.
Other toppings you may fancy are: sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds (my favourite also and super duper healthy), strawberries and pears.
How do you rock your açaí smoothie bowl? Check here for another smoothie idea.
Have an awesome weekend:)
