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The acai bowl has become a staple of healthy, tasty breakfasts. Today, we're sharing a recipe inspired by latest food trends: an acai bowl with pistachio, as beautiful as it is delicious.
Depuis quelque temps, nous voyons la pistache absolument partout : dans les glaces, les tartes, les crèmes desserts et maintenant dans votre acai bowl ! Grâce à sa couleur verte si reconnaissable et à sa richesse gustative, elle apporte une vraie touche de nouveauté à cette recette. Et entre nous, le combo de ces 2 aliments vont très bien ensemble.
On vous propose ici une version généreuse, parfaite pour démarrer la journée ou pour une pause gourmande.
What are the health benefits of pistachios?
Pistachios aren't just a food trend: they're also a real ally for your health. Naturally rich in healthy fats (particularly monounsaturated fats), they help maintain a healthy cholesterol level.
It's also an excellent source of plant-based protein. Indeed, with its 20g of protein per 100g, it's an ideal snack for athletes or active individuals.
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 hunger-suppressing effect of acai fibers. Pistachios have it all!
How many pistachios should I eat in a day?
As with all nuts, pistachios should be eaten in moderation. The recommended portion is around 25 to 30 g a day, or roughly 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 ingredients 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-tasting oil.
Note that the flavorless 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.
Ingredients you'll 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 generously portioned 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-tasting 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:
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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.
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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 over-thaw the products, 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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