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Tropical Brazilian Açaí Bowl

Discover this delicious and nutritious Tropical Brazilian Açaí Bowl recipe that combines Amazonian superfoods with juicy berries for a Paleo-friendly frozen treat.

🕒 Prep - 5 minutes, Cook - None, Total - 5 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6
🔥 Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Brazilian

Allergens

Tree Nuts (Almond Milk and Coconut)

Ingredients

  • 1. 2 cups frozen açaí puree 2. 1 cup mixed frozen berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) 3. 1 ripe banana, peeled and sliced into coins 4. 1 cup almond milk 5. 1 tbsp honey 6. 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted 7. 1/4 cup chia seeds 8. Optional: fresh fruit slices for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a high speed blender, combine the frozen açaí puree, mixed frozen berries, sliced banana, almond milk, and honey. Blend until smooth, pausing to scrape down the sides if needed.
  2. Pour the mixture into a large bowl and use a spatula to scrape out all of the blender contents.
  3. Sprinkle the toasted shredded coconut and chia seeds evenly over the top of the mixture.
  4. Optional: Garnish with fresh fruit slices.

Chef’s Insight

The key to a perfect Açaí Bowl is using ripe fruits and blending until smooth for a creamy consistency.

Notes

This Açaí Bowl is a Paleo-friendly dessert that can also be enjoyed as a breakfast option. It's packed with antioxidants and healthy fats from the açaí berry and coconut.

Cultural or Historical Background

Açaí Bowls have their origins in Brazil, where the Amazonian açaí fruit is a popular staple in the local diet.