Avocado toast with acai

avocado toast with acai

Avocado toast has become a culinary trend in recent years. This recipe has become a staple of brunches and healthy meals. At Nossa! we've decided to reinvent this recipe with a touch of acai.

As well as giving a pretty purple color, this superfood adds a tangy, fruity note, while enriching your meals with nutrients. Find out everything you need to know to prepare this avocado toast with acai in this article.

Avocado toast, a culinary trend

Avocado toast has become a worldwide phenomenon, appearing on social networks and the menus of trendy restaurants. But why such success?

For starters, avocado toast is both simple and versatile. With easy-to-find ingredients and endless variations, it's adaptable to all tastes and diets.

Secondly, the visual aspect of avocado toast is not to be overlooked. Its colorful visuals make it a real star on social networks. What's more, its presentation is infinitely adaptable.

Finally, rich in healthy fats thanks to avocado, avocado toast meets consumers' growing expectations for a balanced, nutritious diet.

Responsible consumption of avocados

Although delicious and beneficial to our health, avocados are criticized for their ecological footprint. Here's how to consume this ingredient responsibly:

  • Choose avocados harvested between November and April, when they are most environmentally friendly.

  • Choose avocados grown on organic or fair-trade farms, limiting the use of water and pesticides. In this way, theyhave a positive social, economic and environmental impact.

  • Eating this food in moderation helps to limit its environmental impact, while diversifying its dietary intake with other foods.

The nutritional benefits of avocado toast with acai

This recipe isn't just gourmet and original: it's also a real concentrate of essential nutrients for the body. 

Here's what each ingredient does for your health:

1. Acai 

Acai is renowned for its exceptional antioxidant power, which helps protect the body's cells against oxidative stress. Thanks to its unsaturated fatty acid content (omegas 6 and 9), acai provides long-lasting energy. Its fiber content contributes to optimal intestinal transit, perfect for a light start to the day or meal.

2. The lawyer

The good fats in avocados help maintain balanced cholesterol levels and support cardiovascular health. Avocados are rich in vitamins, notably vitamin E (antioxidant) and B vitamins, which support energy metabolism. With its high fiber content, avocado helps prevent cravings by providing a lasting feeling of satiety.

3. Fresh cheese

Essential for muscle regeneration and satiety, the proteins in fromage frais round off this recipe harmoniously.

4. The bread 

The carbohydrates in bread provide long-lasting energy, ideal for getting the day off to a good start or holding out until the next meal.

Our recipe for avocado toast with acai

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Serves 1

Ingredients:

How the recipe works :

Prepare the ingredients :

Mix the fromage frais with the thawed acai in a bowl.

Add a dash of lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and mix until smooth.

Toast the bread slices in a toaster or frying pan until golden and crisp.

Assembling the tartines :

Spread a generous layer of the acai-fresh cheese mixture on each slice of toast.

Place a quarter of a thinly sliced avocado on each slice of bread.

Finalize preparation :

Drizzle lemon juice over the avocado and season with salt, pepper and a pinch of chili powder to taste.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Enjoy immediately to benefit from all the nutrients.