Lauren- Week 2- Acai

    My favorite food of all time is acai bowls. I make them at home almost every day for lunch when I get home so I will say the recipe now. This is very good and you should try it if you like fruit as much as I do. The first step I take is letting an acai packet that I get at Publix sit out on the counter top for about 5 to 7 minutes. This is a very crucial step in the acai process. It is very important to not let it sit out for too long because then the acai will be watery and not thick if it is left out to melt for a while. The brand of acai that I use is called Sambazon Acai Packets in the unsweetened version for reference. Next, I blend that with a handful of frozen mango and a handful of frozen strawberries. Though I use mango and strawberries you can really use any frozen fruit. I just use those because they are my favorites. I also add a little bit of almond milk so that it blends easier and I do not break the blender. Once it is all blended, I place it in a bowl. Then I top the bowl with sliced bananas and sliced strawberries. Additionally, sometimes I add shredded coconut if i'm feeling it. The coconut adds a pretty look to it but does not really taste like much. A lot of people also add granola on top I just don’t. Anyways, let me know if you have ever made this or if you like acai bowls in the comments.