Acai bowl with pistachio

acai bowl and homemade pistachio paste

The acai bowl has become a staple of healthy, gourmet breakfasts. Today, we bring you a recipe inspired by current food trends: an acai bowl with pistachio, as beautiful as it is delicious. 

For some time now, we've been seeing pistachios absolutely everywhere: in ice creams, pies, cream desserts and now... in your acai bowl! Thanks to its distinctive green color and rich flavor, pistachios add a real touch of novelty to this recipe.

Here we offer you a generous, nourishing version, perfect for starting the day or for a gourmet, vitamin-packed break.

What are the benefits of pistachios?

The pistachio isn't just a food trend: it's also a real health ally. Naturally rich in good lipids (particularly monounsaturated fatty acids), they help maintain a healthy cholesterol balance. 

It's also an excellent source of vegetable protein. In fact, with its 20g of protein per 100g, it's an ideal snack for athletes or active people.

Pistachios also contain :

  • Magnesium and potassium, which contribute to good cardiovascular health.
  • Vitamin B6, essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system.
  • An interesting quantity of antioxidants, particularly carotenoids, beneficial for vision and skin.

By including pistachios in your acai bowl, they reinforce the appetite-suppressant effect of acai fibers. Pistachios have it all! 

How many pistachios should I eat in a day?

As with all oilseeds, pistachios should be eaten in moderation. The recommended portion is around 25 to 30 g a day, or a small handful. This is enough to enjoy the benefits without excess calories.

In an acai bowl, you can add a few whole ones for crunchiness, but you can also use them in paste form (as in our recipe), provided you check the composition carefully if you buy them ready-made. 

A good homemade pistachio paste, like the one below, contains just three ingredients: pistachios, white chocolate and a little neutral oil.

Note that the neutral oil in our pistachio paste liquefies the spread. The more you use, the more liquid it will be. Conversely, the less you use, the more solid the pistachio paste will be. You can adapt this recipe to your own preferences.

The ingredients you need

Here's a list of the ingredients you'll need to make this recipe. Of course, you can adapt the ingredients to suit your own tastes.

For a generous acai bowl:

  • 200 g Nossa! acai (equivalent to 2 pods)
  • 1 banana (for a creamy texture)
  • A drizzle of agave or maple syrup
  • 30 g granola 
  • A few strawberries 
  • A few whole, unsalted pistachios

For the homemade pistachio paste:

  • 150 g unsalted pistachios
  • 150 g white chocolate
  • 3 tablespoons neutral oil

Recipe flow

Follow this step-by-step recipe to make a delicious acai bowl! 

1. Prepare homemade pistachio paste

Blend the pistachios to a powder. 

Melt the white chocolate in a bain-marie, then add it to the pistachio powder still in the blender. Blend.

Add oil. Blend until smooth. Set aside.

2. Prepare acai bowl base

In a blender, add the sliced banana, acai and a drizzle of agave syrup. Blend until smooth and creamy. 

If necessary, add one or two spoonfuls of water to facilitate blending.

3. Assemble the acai bowl

In a clear container or bowl, spread two tablespoons of pistachio paste on the bottom.

Add a first layer of acai purée. Then add granola, followed by another layer of acai. Finish with a spoonful of pistachio paste.

Add chopped strawberries and a few whole pistachios.

Tips for making your own acai bowl

To make mixing the açai easier. We recommend two options: 

  • The first is to take the dose of açai you want out of the freezer. This allows the product to thaw slightly. Once the product is manageable, you can break the pod (still in the plastic) with your hands.

  • The second option is to run the pods under a stream of hot water to speed up defrosting. You'll also be able to break the pods more easily.

Be careful not to thaw the products too much, otherwise you'll end up with a very runny acai bowl texture.

Note also that this acai bowl can be made vegan if you use plant-based white chocolate for the pistachio paste.

 

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