TASTY TUESDAY - IN HAWAII

Acai Bowl

Country of Origin: United States, Hawaii

Acai is a delicious superfood. It is a bluish purple berry, full of antioxidants that help defend the body against life's stressors and help the body's cell protection system. It originates from a tree found in Central and South America, specifically Brazil. Many people claim it has anti-aging and weight-loss properties. So basically, acai is always a good choice.

Here in Hawaii the locals like to make the acai bowl, which is similar to a smoothie topped with granola and other delicious fruits. It is an unbeatable healthy and filling treat. You can also find many acai bowls in hawaii in the sherbet form but served similarly, and equally delicious.

Ingredients:

2 sambazon acai original smoothie mix packs

frozen strawberries, handful

1 cup apple juice, give or take

granola

1/2 banana

honey

Directions:

break up acai mix in blender

add strawberries

add juice till blend able, thicker is better with acai

pour into cute bowls

top with granola just enough to cover acai

add sliced banana

drizzle with honey

 add almonds or any other berries if you would like

*This recipe is for 1 serving, so double or triple accordingly . . .

acai bowls + triplets = 3 happy girls!