I remember the first time I tried a proper açai bowl. I fell deeply in love straight away with what I was eating, but was also trying to put an exact word on what it tasted like. It was earthy, but with a hint of sweetness. Slightly chocolatey, but still remaining very much a bowl of blended fruit. It was a whole new sensation (and if you think I'm over-reacting, then speak to anyone else who has tried an açai bowl for the first time!) I was so inspired by it that I had to try and make it at home, and it quickly became my new favourite choice for a pudding...

Keeping it Real

Now, I've tried to keep my recipe as close to how original Brazilian açai bowls are made. It's such a naturally delicious flavour that I didn't want to ruin or override it. However, I have pimped it slightly, and want to emphasise that you can change it in whatever way you like. I LOVE to top mine with a few extra toppings, such as some granola, chocolate chunks and peanut butter and enjoy as a light pudding, and trust me when I say that the nut butter completely elevates it! However, if you're not in a sharing mood and want to go lighter on the toppings, it's a brilliant breakfast and perfect for the warmer months (although I have to say, if you don't add any drizzles of nut butter you are going to be missing out...!)