I’ve had and made my share of smoothies, but nothing, nothing compares to finally nailing and indulging in this Açai smoothie bowl with a fall season twist! For months (and I mean months!), I have been trying to get my hands on a pack of frozen acai or an acai mix, but the products I came across were far too expensive. Over the summer, while perusing the Internet, I came across Trader Joes’ Unsweetened Organic Açai Purée Packets, headed to my local Trader Joes to purchase, sadly they didn’t have it. Last month, they finally had it in stock so I got my hands on it.
Why açai?
Açai berries are rich in antioxidants (great for ant-aging!), and contains Omega 6 and 9. The berry also treats and prevents inflammation, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, arthritis and more.
For this smoothie bowl, I decided to give it a fall twist by topping it with slices of persimmon.
Açai Smoothie Bowl Recipe:
Total time: 15-20 mins
Ingredients:
Unsweeted Organic Açai Purée Packets
Liquid (I used coconut water)
Fruit to thicken ( I used frozen mangos)
Greens (optional)
Toppings:
Coconut flakes
Chia seeds
Bee pollen
Granola
Persimmons
Instructions:
1. Run your açai pack under water before removing from packaging. Blend açai, coconut water, and fruit in a blender until you have a thick consistency.
2. Pour your blended açai mix into a bowl. Add your toppings and enjoy!
