Acai bowl
An acai bowl is a thick, frozen puree of Amazon acai berries blended smooth and topped with fruit, granola and honey. It is cold and creamy with an earthy berry flavor. It originated as an energy-packed beach snack in Brazil.
Açaí do Pará: Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Where it comes from
Acai berries come from palms in the Amazon, where they have been eaten for centuries as a savory porridge with fish. The sweet, frozen bowl style grew popular in coastal Brazil and then spread worldwide.
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Recipe
Make Acai bowl at home
Ingredients
- 2 packets (7 oz) unsweetened frozen acai puree
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/3 cup apple juice or milk
- 1 teaspoon honey, optional
- Toppings: granola, sliced banana, strawberries, honey, shredded coconut
How it's made
- Run the frozen acai packets under warm water for 10 seconds to loosen, then break into pieces.
- Add the acai, banana, strawberries and juice to a blender.
- Blend on low, using a tamper if needed, until thick and smooth like soft serve.
- Taste and add honey if desired.
- Scoop into bowls immediately.
- Add toppings and serve right away.
Variations
- Acai na tigela com granola: the classic Brazilian style.
- Smoothie bowl made with other berries.
Cook’s tip: Use as little liquid as possible so the bowl stays thick enough to hold toppings.
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About this page
Description and method written by Intercontinental Chef. Home-style method; quantities are a starting point, so adjust to taste.
Photo credit
- Açaí do Pará: Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)