Acai bowls are real competition for chia pudding and porridge. No wonder: the superfood breakfast is refreshing, healthy, and prepared in no time. We explain what is behind the power breakfast and how you can easily make an acai bowl yourself.
Breakfast as a lifestyle
Previously? You just had breakfast and lunch and in the evening there were sandwiches on the table. Things are very different today: food is celebrated and staged like never before. Thanks to social networks and image platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, nutrition has become a lifestyle issue.
And that also means: Before you start enjoying, you first take a picture and share your favorite dish with the virtual world via hashtags. Whether #healthybreakfast, delicious #burger, or #coffeetogo – especially on Instagram you can find endless culinary inspiration via the diamond symbol. Acai bowls are particularly popular at the moment: These are smoothies to eat with a spoon, vegan and low carb at the same time – and you can also make your own acai bowls.
With the largely biodegradable muesli bowl from Zuperzozial, you are not only trendy in terms of color but also ecologically. The bowl is made from bamboo fibers and corn, making it reusable and durable. After the meal, you can simply put the bowl in the dishwasher and thus save the rinsing time.
Vitamins to eat
Images with the hashtag #acaibowl have been shared countless times. No wonder, because superfoods are literally on everyone’s lips at the moment – and the colorful breakfast bowls are full of healthy nutrients. The base is a puree of frozen berries and bananas, almond milk, and some sweetness in the form of agave syrup.
The fruity mass gets its strong purple color from acai powder. This is made from the berries of the same name, which, along with goji berries, chia seeds, and a few others, are among the most popular superfoods. After harvesting, the skin of the acai berries (the inside of which consists almost entirely of pips and seeds) is mashed, freeze-dried, and then ground.
There are also ready-made fruit purees made from the super berries – although they are still quite difficult to get in Germany. The powder, on the other hand, can now be found in many organic supermarkets, health food stores, or online shops. Anything that tastes good is allowed as a topping for a healthy breakfast.
The topping does it!
When making the Acai Bowl yourself, fresh fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, or mango provide additional vitamins, nuts are rich in valuable fats, and ingredients such as oatmeal, puffed amaranth, or chia seeds keep you full for a long time. Coconut chips, cocoa nibs or dried goji berries, and exotic fruits serve as healthy eye-catchers for a special taste experience. The possible variations are almost endless.
But don’t worry: Even if you eat with your eyes, arranging the toppings inaccurate vertical stripes or in a star shape in the homemade Acai Bowl is of course not a must. You can also simply add all the ingredients to the bowl and mix them with the acai cream. Because we think: social media trends or not – the main thing is still that it tastes good.
