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Mmm... this is one of my favorite treats. I feel so nourished while eating it and it leaves me satisfied and full but still light.
I believe all of us have never heard of acai by now. It's popular for its long list of health benefits, including a sky-high level of antioxidants, healthy fats, and fiber. I would go into more detail, but there are dozens of existing articles about the superfood if you want to know more. Unfortunately, acai berry puree is often served in an acai bowl that is loaded with sugar. Although an acai bowl is a good treat every once in a while, the sugar in the bowl takes away from it's amazing health benefits. I created this chocolate chia acai bowl so that I could enjoy the nutritious superfood more often. This bowl is loaded with healthy fats to keep you satiated and nourished. It would make an awesome breakfast, although I've been known to have one for any meal of the day!
The key to this creamy and smooth acai bowl is another superfood: chia seeds! The chia seeds are ground to thicken the bowl while adding protein, fiber, and extra antioxidants. Grinding the chia seeds prevents any lumps and speeds up the thickening time of the acai bowl. I love using the coffee grinder for this, but a blender should also work fine.
I buy my acai packets at Trader Joes. You may be able to find them at other grocers, but check for added sugar. They are slightly pricey, so they are definitely a treat!
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Chocolate Chia Acai Bowl
Serves 1.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup chia seeds
1 1/2 cups almond milk
1 3.5 oz. unsweetened acai puree packet
1/4 cup frozen raspberries (optional)
1 scoop (1.5 TBSP) collagen
2 TBSP cocoa powder (I used dutch processed because it's less bitter but baking cocoa will work, too.)
2 TBSP defatted peanut flour (optional)
6 doonks stevia extract (1 doonk is 1/32 tsp)
3 pinches mineral salt
1/2 cup ice
toppings of choice (I used shredded coconut, chia seeds, frozen raspberries, and peanut butter made from defatted peanut flour, sweetener, salt, and water)
Directions:
Grind the chia seeds into a powder in a coffee grinder or a blender.
In a blender, add in the ground chia seeds (if you used a coffee grinder to grind them) with rest of the ingredients except for the toppings. Blend on high for 30 seconds to a minute, or until smooth.
Pour the mixure into your bowl and stick it in the fridge for a few minutes to thicken. While the acai bowl is in the fridge, gather your toppings of choice.
Remove the acai bowl from the fridge once it's thickened and pile on your toppings. Dig in and enjoy!
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