Is Acai good for you?
Good question! This high-in-antioxidants fruit is packed with healthy fats and fiber, too. Another benefit is adding calcium to your diet, helping your bones and heart. One cup of açai is only about 70 calories, so it can be enjoyed guilt-free. Açai isn’t as common in grocery store pickups so you may not realize how many wonderful ways there are to enjoy this fruit.
How do you eat Acai?
Açai has gained popularity in drinks and smoothie bowls, as they are a great base for your bowl when topped with matcha and chia seeds among other healthy and delicious foods. But you should know that the little dark fruit doesn’t stay ripe for long. In fact, they must be consumed within a day or so of being purchased, making them more readily purchased in frozen or powder form. Açai can be purchased as a frozen puree, then combined with coconut water or coconut milk in a blender. Hundreds of different ingredients can be added to this base, such as peanut butter, cacao, coconut flakes, other fresh berries and so much more. To help you learn more about how to make these smoothie bowls, as well as a few other fun desserts, snacks and drinks that contain açai, we have compiled a list of the 24 best açai recipes that will inspire you to get to know this little berry. From iced lattes to layered chia açai pudding and açai salsa, you will have plenty of options to dive into, broadening your taste palate and healthy snack options. Up Next, 15 Plant-Based Mexican Recipes You’ll Love
