Acai Bowl: The healthy power bowlLow carb, vegan and full of phytochemicals. The Acai Bowl is healthy. Easy to prepare. All about the Super Bowl, which is also an ideal breakfast.
Vitamins, unsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants: the purple, creamy acai bowl is one of the most loved and most photographed meals. This is why the smoothie bowl is so popular. (You can find more about healthy eating here)
Acai Bowl: What's behind the food trend?
The small acai berry are not considered an absolute superfood for nothing. They are rich in vitamins and have a high content of the phytochemical anthocyanins. These natural pigments act as antioxidants that scavenge free radicals and promote cell renewal. (Also interesting: Skin experts' tips on anti-aging)
Acai berries contain more antioxidants than cranberries and oranges, but less than domestic sour cherries and blueberries. In addition, in the berries you can find vitamins A, C and E, many minerals, valuable oils and linoleic acids that strengthen the immune system. The Acai berry also stimulates the metabolism and has a cholesterol-lowering effect. (How important is vitamin C?)
Acai Bowl: The correct pronunciation
Is it called "AcaI" or "Acai"? In general, both spellings are acceptable. In German-speaking countries, "Acai" has become widely accepted. Both variants are pronounced thus:[asaˈ(ʔ)iːbeːrə] i.e. "
Assa-i".
Make your own Acai Bowl
Besides acai berries, bananas are the most important ingredient for the Acai Bowl. The riper the bananas are, the sweeter the bowl will be. (
The consistency of the smoothie bowl is a semi-frozen mass. For this, the bananas must be peeled the day before. Frozen whole.
To process the acai smoothie bowl, you can use both a hand blender and a food processor. The frozen bananas should be allowed to thaw for five minutes before blending.
Granola: Whether homemade or store-bought, crunchy granola is the perfect counterpart to the creamy acai bowl mixture. Coconut flakes or coconut chips look good. Let the Acai Bowl taste like vacation.
Nut puree: Cashew, almond or hazelnut, nut nut gives the Acai Bowl a lot of proteins that can be used well. (Also interesting: vegetable vs. animal protein)
Fruits: Bananas, mangoes, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, apples, physalis. Depending on your taste, fruits are an essential topping for the Acai Bowl.
Super-Foods: Chia seeds, goji berries, cacao bites, hemp seeds, amaranth, flax seeds. The optimal supplement for a healthy bowl. (Also interesting: 5 superfoods for head and body)
The recipe for the perfect Acai Bowl
3 frozen bananas
3 tablespoons acai powder or 150g forked acai puree
2 tablespoons lime juice or lemon juice
To sweeten: ½ tablespoon maple syrup/agave syrup
Granola or granola mix
Almond paste or cashew paste
Chia seeds, flax seeds, hemp seeds
Fruit z.B. Blueberries, strawberries, bananas, kiwis, persimmons, physalis, apples
1. Peel and freeze the three bananas the day before. Shortly before the preparation, the bananas are taken out of the freezer and cut into pieces. Allow the pieces to thaw for a few minutes.
2. Blend all remaining ingredients (except toppings) until everything becomes creamy. This should take no more than five minutes.
3. Spread the toppings on top of the acai mixture. Enjoy!
Acai berries: Where to buy them?
Acai berries or frozen acai puree can be found in all health food stores and health food stores. The organic quality is particularly important here, which guarantees that the berries are free of pesticides. When buying, also look for a certified Fairtrade label, as this is the only way to ensure that workers are safeguarded and that the product has not been produced by children, for example.