Acai bowls are the perfect breakfast, lunch, snack, and I even had it as an after-dinner snack. Shhh, don’t tell anyone! There is an endless way to make them.
Unlike many fruits that are high in sugar and low in fat, the acai berry is actually somewhat higher in fat and low in sugar. Spring and Summertime is the perfect season to make them, and I love how easy to make it vegan and gluten-free.
So here I introduce a standard recipe, and I’ll suggest some toppings. Feel free to make your own version of it. The bonus of making them at home is they are fully customizable with all the fruits, superfood additions, and toppings that I want, and it’s cost-effective.
Recipe:
1 packet frozen acai pure ( you can also try frozen dragon fruit or pithaya pure)
1/2 frozen banana
1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
1/2 cup plant-based milk
Blend it all together.
Extra add-ons to the mixture:
Probiotics: Probiotics promote a healthy balance of gut bacteria.
Collagen powder. Collagen can improve skin health, protects joints, and prevent bone loss. Boost muscle mass and promotes heart health.
Protein powder: Protein is an essential macronutrient that helps build muscle, repair tissue, and make enzymes and hormones.
Medicinal mushrooms; are antioxidant, anticancer, antidiabetic, antiallergic, immunomodulating, cardiovascular protector, anticholesterolemic, antiviral, antibacterial, antiparasitic, antifungal.
Maca. Maca can improve your mood, may improve learning and memory, and help to balance hormones. It would be best if you used it in your morning bowls.
Toppings:
All types of fruit, my favorites: mango, pineapple, blueberries, banana, kiwi
Seeds: Chia seeds, Hamp seeds, flax seeds
Granola
Coconut flakes
Nut butter. (My fave: Almond butter)
Nuts
Honey
Agave syrup
Cacao nibs
Chocolate chips
Puffed quinoa
Goji berry
Cinnamon: antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal. It contains antioxidants with anti-inflammatory effects. Reduces blood pressure and lowers blood sugar.
Turmeric: anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and mood stabilizer.
