acai

Acai recipes: the new A-lister superfood

September 21, 2016

Packed with antioxidants and healthy omega fats, it's easy to see why this Amazonian superfood is taking the culinary world by storm. 

Favoured by the Beckhams and other health-obsessed stars, the powerful purple berry has firmly planted itself in the A-list category of superfoods.

Instagrammers and foodies have been sharing their photos of colourful bowls online - it's the new avocado on toast!

Get inspired with these Sambazon Açaí recipes...

Balance Detox Bowl

Ingredients:

  • 2 Sambazon Original Blend Superfruit Pack
  • 60ml coconut water or coconut milk
  • 1 banana
  • ½ mango
  • Handful frozen mixed berries
  • Small handful greens (like kale or spinach)
  • Sprigs fresh mint1 tsp maca powder
  • Toppings: Granola, sliced banana, mango chunks, bee pollen, coconut shreds

How to make it:

Cut your Sambazon Superfruit Packs in half and break them into a blender. Add all other ingredients, using half the liquid to start. Blend thick, stirring as needed. Pour into a bowl, top and enjoy!

Purple Immunity Smoothie

Ingredients:

  • 1 Sambazon Original Blend Superfruit Pack
  • 240ml orange juice½ banana frozen 
  • Small handful of pineapple chunks frozen
  • ½ tsp ginger ground 
  • Top with fresh berries

How to make it:

Put everything in the blender (make sure to break up your Superfruit Packs) blend until really thick – adding more liquid if necessary – then pour into a bowl, top with your favourite fresh berries and enjoy!

Hydrating Berry Bowl

Ingredients:

  • 2 Sambazon Original Blend Superfruit Pack 
  • 60ml coconut water 
  • 1 banana
  • Handful of frozen mixed berries
  • Handful of frozen watermelon chunks
  • Optional: 60g non-dairy coconut yoghurt Toppings: Granola or toasted buckwheat, fresh strawberries, fresh kiwi, fresh banana, coconut shreds

How to make it:

Cut your Sambazon Superfruit Packs in half and break into a blender. Add all other ingredients, using half the liquid to start. Blend thick, stirring as needed. Pour into a bowl, top with your favourites and enjoy!

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