The newest food trend on the market for a healthy and filling breakfast is acai bowls. They started as a traditional breakfast food on the beaches on Brazil, but have recently become one of the biggest trends in the States.

What is an acai?

Acai (ah-sigh-EE) is a grape-like fruit harvested from acai palm trees, native to the rain forests in South America. However, acai bowls are served like a smoothie bowls blended with berries and topped with different fruits.

What is an acai bowl?

An acai bowl consists of a frozen acai pulp blended with berries and other fruits. Then topped with granola, almond butter, coconut, and other goodies. Its tasty and fills you up!

What are the health benefits?

Acai is filled with antioxidants, fiber, heart healthy fats and minerals. It's also low in sugar, if you grab the unsweetened option! In Tuscaloosa, The Juice Bar makes an awesome acai bowl with berries, but you can also make the bowls at your home! You can get acai smoothie packets at Whole Foods and Fresh Market.

Now onto the fun part, how to make your own acai bowl!

The best thing about acai bowls is that you can make it all on your own and add anything you like and take out whatever you don't like! You can personalize your own acai bowl.

Ingredients

Acai: 1-2 frozen packs per serving or 1 tablespoon of frozen powder

Fruit: you can add bananas, mangos, strawberries, pineapples, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, kiwi, and even avocado

Liquids: You can add either coconut water, almond milk, or juice

Toppings: Granola, caco nibs, coconut chips, almond butter, goji berries, chia seeds, bee pollen, and blueberries

The final ingredient is ENJOY!