Make a Homeground Açaí Bowl Using the PURE Juicer
Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2-3
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed berries (blackberries, blueberries, strawberries)
- 2 sleeves of açaí
- ¾ cup avocado
Forget the smoothie shop: this sweet treat of an açaí bowl is better than any you’ll find in a store. The key to our recipe is the added avocado, which gives the mixture a creamy texture and will leave your belly feeling full (and your sweet tooth satisfied).
To Make the Bowls
Freeze the berries, açaí, and avocado before grinding. Select a #4 grid plate to ensure a smooth texture. Before turning the machine on, put the frozen ingredients into the feed chute. When you are ready to grind, place your hand over the feed chute and only then turn the machine on. Move the frozen ingredients through the chute with the pusher. Scrape the feed chute with a spatula (you don’t want to miss a single delicious bite). Finally, smooth the mixture and grab your favorite toppings.
The beauty of this bowl is you can top it with whatever is available and in season!
Try These Delicious Toppings on Your PURE Açaí Bowl
- bananas
- blackberries
- peaches
- blueberries
- strawberries
- gluten-free granola
- chopped cashews
- coconut flakes
- kiwi
The PURE açaí bowl is good enough to eat for breakfast or even have it as a dessert. Since the mixture is homeground, you’ll know it contains no refined sugar, gluten, or any type of processed foods (next time you’re at the smoothie shop take a look at the ingredient list–you’ll be surprised). Rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients, this açaí bowl has become a staff favorite at PURE. We know you’ll feel the same!
Watch our Chief Juicing Officer Jen making homeground açaí bowls
Nutrition Notes
açaí berries: a Brazilian superfruit, açaí berries are low in sugar and full of healthy fats, anthocyanins, and other antioxidants. Açaí has one of the highest ratings for antioxidants, three times as many as blueberries.
avocado: highly nutritious, avocados are rich in fiber, healthy fats, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, magnesium, and folate.
blackberries: sweet and tasty, blackberries have a low glycemic index and are chock full of antioxidants, fiber, manganese, and vitamin K.
blueberries: low in calories but high in fiber, vitamin C and vitamin K, blueberries are thought to have one of the highest antioxidant levels of all common fruits and vegetables.
cashews: rich in healthy fats, fiber, and protein, cashews also contain essential minerals like copper, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc.
coconut flakes: a great source of manganese (which plays a role in carbohydrate and fat metabolism, mineral absorption, and blood sugar regulation), other minerals in coconut flakes include calcium, copper, magnesium, potassium and zinc. Though rich in fats, the saturated fat in coconut is a medium-chain triglyceride fat, the type more easily absorbed and metabolized by the liver.
kiwi: containing vitamin K, folate, vitamin E, potassium, and copper, kiwis are rich in antioxidants.
peaches: peaches contain vitamins and antioxidants, including vitamin C, polyphenols and carotenoids.
strawberries: made up of 90% water, strawberries are not only hydrating but also a great source of vitamin C, manganese, folate, and potassium. They’re rich in antioxidants and plant compounds.
Sources
5 Impressive Health Benefits of Açaí Berries
7 Potential Health Benefits of Avocado
6 Blackberry Health Benefits You Can’t Ignore
10 Proven Health Benefits of Blueberries
8 Powerful Benefits of Cashews
Can Unsweetened Coconut Flakes Be Healthy?
All the Health Benefits of Eating Peaches
Strawberries 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits
This article is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor before changing your diet, especially if you have a health condition or take medication.