Açaí Bowl

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Açaí Bowl

The star of this refreshing and vibrant bowl is the açaí berry, a small, round fruit native to the Amazon rainforest. When picked from the palm on which it grows, the fruit is bitter with hints of chocolate, and slightly tangy; by the time the berries reach supermarkets (açaí is widely available nowadays), they have been pitted and turned into a frozen purée. Simply thaw the packets for a couple minutes and combine with milk and a handful of other frozen fruits in a high-powered blender for a quick breakfast or dessert. Be mindful not to thin it out too much — the consistency should be thicker than a smoothie so you can eat it with a spoon. Top açaí bowls as you like, with a variety of fruits, nuts, granola and honey.

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Ingredients

  • 2(3 1/2-ounce) frozen açaí purée packets (7 ounces total), sweetened or unsweetened
  • 2/3cup dairy or nondairy milk, or orange juice
  • 1large frozen or fresh banana, sliced
  • 1/2cup frozen mixed fruit, such as strawberries and blueberries
  • Fresh fruits, such as berries, mango, kiwi or banana; chopped nuts of choice; sweetened or unsweetened coconut flakes; granola; bee pollen; and honey, for topping (optional)
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Directions

Slightly thaw the frozen açaí packets at room temperature for 2 minutes, then break them into pieces in the packet by hand or with a rolling pin.

To a blender, add milk, açaí, banana slices and frozen fruit. Blend until thick and smooth. If you have one, use a blender tamper to incorporate the frozen fruits, or scrape down the sides with a spatula. Add more liquid, 1 tablespoon at a time, if necessary, until it reaches the desired consistency. Be mindful not to thin out the mixture too much since it will be eaten with a spoon.

Transfer the açaí mixture to a bowl, add toppings of your choice and serve immediately.

Nutrition

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Trans Fat: 0 gramsFat: 10 gramsCalories: 301Saturated Fat: 4 gramsUnsaturated Fat: 1 gramSodium: 76 milligramsSugar: 34 gramsFiber: 8 gramsCarbohydrate: 52 gramsProtein: 6 grams

Source: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1024738-acai-bowl