How to Make the Perfect Power Acai Bowl

If you have never heard of an acai (ah-sah-ee) berry before, this little berry grown in the Amazon has become one of the most popular superfoods on the market. Acai has been proven to have many health benefits. A few benefits of acai include; improving arthritis, weight loss, lowering cholesterol, skin dysfunction, and detoxification. The acai berry has also been known to contain more antioxidants than other berries. Acai is mainly processed into a freeze dried powder or other frozen forms. In order to make an acai bowl, you first need to purchase some form of acai. Personally, the frozen packets perfect the consistency of the frozen treat, however freeze dried powder works just as well. You can find frozen acai berry at most grocers, however health food stores are more likely to have a better selection.

Now that you are up to date on the mysterious acai berry, you can begin to learn how to make the perfect power acai bowl! First things first, you need a high speed blender handy. Next, you will need the following ingredients, however you may substitute other foods if you do not have them on hand.

1 cup spinach

½ avocado

1 frozen banana

½ to 1 cup frozen mixed berries

1 frozen unsweetened acai berry packet

1 tbs organic raw cacao powder

1 tsp maca powder

½ to 1 cup water or organic coconut milk

For the toppings; the particular bowl featured is topped with coconut shavings, all natural organic peanut butter, goji berries, chia seeds, and cacao nibs. However, you can top your bowl with any of your favorite fruits, nuts, or seeds for added protein and flavor.

This acai bowl is a quick and easy way to get a large portion of your fruit and veggies for the day. It is also packed with superfoods rich in antioxidants, protein, and detoxifying agents. With this base recipe, you are free to add other ingredients or substitute out fruits for other flavors. Shortly, this acai bowl will become your go to daily recipe!

Caroline Tarnofsky is a graduate of Transylvania University in Lexington, KY. Caroline graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. While in college she discovered fitness gave her the ability and knowledge to maintain a healthy lifestyle while balancing studying and work. Caroline currently provides her private training clients with the workouts and nutrition programs they need to reach their goals and maintain optimal health. She also facilitates online fitness challenges for people around the world who want to make a change in their lives. When she is not working with her personal training clients, Caroline consults for families to show them how to maintain a fitfam regardless of their hectic schedules. Caroline aspires to own her own fitness facility teaching all aspects of optimal health and guiding people to a proper work life balance.

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