{"id":66252,"date":"2022-07-16T15:30:50","date_gmt":"2022-07-16T07:30:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/?p=66252"},"modified":"2022-09-23T10:48:14","modified_gmt":"2022-09-23T02:48:14","slug":"acai-bowl-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/acai-bowl-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Recipes For Homemade Acai Bowls And Smoothies"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pronounced <\/span>uh-sigh-yee<\/span><\/i>, \u2018acai\u2019 is widely used to refer to the purple-hued smoothie bowl that\u2019s taken the world by storm. If you\u2019re a sucker for acai bowls but tired of forking out over $10 for each fix, you\u2019re in luck. We\u2019re teaching you how to make your own acai bowl with the best acai bowl recipes! Salivating already? Read on!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is an acai bowl made of?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Acai bowls are essentially smoothie bowls containing acai berries, the fruit of the acai palm tree native to Central America. Acai bowls are typically prepared using frozen, pureed acai berries. You can also prepare acai bowls with acai powder, a less popular but just as nutrient-dense form of acai berries! Liquids such as fruit juice, milk, coconut water, or plain water is used to achieve the creamy consistency acai bowls are known for. It\u2019s then finished off with toppings like fruits, nuts, seeds, or granola before being served.<\/span><\/p>\n

Can you eat acai everyday?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
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We all know acai bowls are delicious and nutritious \u2013 but is it actually healthy to have them everyday? To understand the benefits of acai bowls, it\u2019s important to understand the nutritional value of the main ingredient.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Acai berries are widely considered to be a superfood, a term referring to foods with exceptionally high nutritional density. This means they provide a high level of nutrients and low calories. They\u2019re known to be packed with antioxidants, naturally-occuring substances that protect your cells from harmful free radicals that are linked to health problems such as heart disease, arthritis, and even cancer. In fact, acai berries contain more antioxidants than every other kind of berry \u2013 cranberries, blackberries, you name it! To top it off, acai berries are also rich in vitamins and minerals, and are said to boast all sorts of health benefits such as improving cognitive function and strengthening the heart.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While including acai in your diet is definitely not a bad idea, it must be noted that acai bowls can be high in sugar and calories. Store-bought acai bowls typically come with a lot of added sugar, whether it\u2019s in the form of fruit juice used for blending or sauces (yes, we\u2019re talking about that extra scoop of cookie butter).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Going overboard in additional toppings can thus easily turn a healthy treat into a high-calorie indulgence. That means having one too many acai bowls can actually be counterproductive for those looking to shed some weight! Moreover, the jury remains out on whether acai berries are linked to weight loss promotion. Our advice? Have your acai bowls in moderation \u2013 as with all foods!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How much does it cost to make an acai bowl?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Any acai bowl fan will know that these babies don\u2019t come cheap. In Singapore, you can expect to pay anywhere between $7 to $15 for your acai fix. This is due to a variety of factors, ranging from how the fruit remains relatively uncommon and difficult to source, to the high overhead costs for F&B establishments in Singapore.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The good news? Making your own acai bowls is less costly than you\u2019d think. You can now get your hands on frozen acai puree for as low as $2 per 100g. Throw in the cost of popular toppings like almond butter, cacao nibs, strawberries, and chia seeds, and you\u2019ll find yourself whipping up acai bowls at an average cost of $5 \u2013 even lower if you buy in bulk!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s also the added benefit of getting to customise your acai bowl according to your preferences. For instance, those looking to reduce their calorie intake can choose to cut down on the refined sugars used. Those looking to gain more muscle mass can also sneak in some protein powder \u2013 the possibilities are truly endless!<\/span><\/p>\n

How do you thicken an acai bowl?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Always wondered how to make thick acai bowls? Here are some tips for attaining a creamy, sorbet-like acai bowl to rival your favourite store-bought ones!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n