Have you been skipping breakfast on your way out the door because it’s too time-consuming? Maybe instead you grab a sugary pop tart and pick up a coffee on your way to work. As a young professional, making a healthy breakfast in the morning can be difficult to squeeze into your schedule. No need to worry because we’ve found the perfect quick and easy açaí bowl recipe for you! With short preparation time and nutritious ingredients, this açaí recipe is sure to be your new go-to breakfast.
What exactly is Açaí?
Have you heard the of it, but aren’t quite sure what it is? No stress, we’ve researched it for you! According to HealthLine, açaí bowls are made from açaí berries, ‘superfruits’ from the rainforests of Central and South America. These berries are very nutritious, containing a high amount of antioxidants, more than three times the amount in blueberries. To eat them, you can add the berries to smoothies or bowls in the form of purees, powders, or juices.
Time for Some Quick and Easy Açaí!
Are you ready to turn your mornings around? Let’s get started!
Ingredients
For the Base
- Two açaí blocks
- 12 oz coconut water
- Two frozen bananas
- Handful of buckwheat
Toppings
- Brazil nuts
- Cocao nibs
- Coconut shreds
- Seasonal fruits (blueberries, strawberries, or blackberries)
- Honey
- Optional: Almond butter
Steps
Make sure you have a blender, mixing spoon, and bowl ready to go. For the açaí base, blend the two açaí blocks with the coconut water until well mixed. Add in the two bananas and blend until smooth. Next, grab your bowl and add a handful of buckwheat to cover the bottom. Pour the blended base on top of the buckwheat. Top it off with the brazil nuts, cocoa nibs, and coconut shreds. Add some seasonal fruits of your choice, and drizzle honey and almond butter to finish it off.
Voila! And there you have your first, quick and easy açaí bowl, the perfect healthy breakfast for your mornings on the go.
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