It was not hard to fall in love with this small purple blue fruit from the Brazilian rainforest. The Acai Berry (pronounced “ah-sigh-ee) is a true delicious gift with a mild berry flavor with a hint of chocolate.
Why acai berries? They have a low sugar content, packed with vitamins and minerals, and boast high levels of antioxidants (they have twice as many as the blueberry!).
Treat Your Taste Buds to a Frozen Acai Berry Treat!
The easiest way to spoil your body and taste buds is by purchasing the frozen pulp packs and making a smoothie or popsicle. They are available in local stores (even Costco) and health food stores and although pricy, a little goes a long. You may also use the powder from because finding the actual acai berries will be difficult unless you are in Brazil!
The Ultimate Acai Berry Breakfast Smoothie Recipe
1 banana
1/2 cup of blueberries and 1/2 cup of strawberries
1 serving size suggested on the acai packet
Add enough liquid of either water, or your milk of choice (coconut, hemp or rice are good choices).
If desired, add a scoop of protein powder.
Blend until creamy and smooth and enjoy!
A side note: An Acai Bowl is also a sweet treat. Drizzled the fruit smoothie over a bowl of yogurt and top with granola.
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