Açaí na Tigela (Brazilian Açaí Bowl)
In short: Frozen açaí blended with banana into a thick, spoonable purée and topped with granola, sliced banana and strawberries. It takes about 10 min in total and makes 2 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 390 kcal
Açaí na tigela is a cold, thick snack sold at juice bars and beach stands in Rio and São Paulo. Frozen açaí pulp, the dark purple fruit of an Amazonian palm, is blended with banana to a texture like soft ice cream and topped with granola and fresh fruit. In the Amazon itself, açaí is a savory staple eaten with fish and cassava flour. The bowl style is the sweet version.
Instructions
- Run the açaí packs under warm water for a few seconds, break them up and leave them at room temperature for 5 minutes, until bendable but still icy.
- Put the açaí, frozen banana, apple juice and syrup in a blender. Blend on low speed, pushing the mixture down with a tamper or spoon, until thick and smooth like soft-serve. Add more juice a spoonful at a time only if the blades stall.
- Scoop the purée into two chilled bowls right away.
- Top with the granola, banana, strawberries and coconut and serve immediately with a spoon.
Tips
- Look for unsweetened frozen açaí purée in supermarket freezers. If your packs are sweetened, leave out the syrup.
- Keep everything frozen and use as little liquid as possible. A food processor works if your blender struggles.
Questions and answers
What does açaí taste like?
It tastes like a mix of dark berries and unsweetened chocolate, with a slightly earthy note. Blending it with banana makes it sweeter and creamier.
Can I make an açaí bowl without banana?
Yes. Use frozen mango or extra frozen berries. The bowl will be a little icier and less creamy.
Can I prepare açaí bowls ahead of time?
They are best fresh. You can bag the portions of açaí and frozen banana in the freezer and blend them when you want a bowl.
How long does it take to make Açaí na Tigela (Brazilian Açaí Bowl)?
About 10 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 0 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Açaí na Tigela (Brazilian Açaí Bowl)?
About 390 kcal per serving, with 6 g of protein, 67 g of carbohydrates and 11 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 390 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 67 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Fiber | 9 g |
| Sugar | 33 g |
| Sodium | 30 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
