Local-style Acai Bowl Serves 4
3/4 cup acai purée
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 cup frozen blueberries
2 bananas, divided
1/4 cup local honey, more for drizzling
1/2 cup organic granola
12 slices starfruit
1/2 cup poha berries
1/2 cup fresh strawberries
Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Blend purée, strawberries, blueberries, 1 banana, and honey in a blender on high speed. Pour into 4 small serving bowls.
Top each with even amounts of granola, starfuit, poha berries, strawberries, and banana. Drizzle to taste with honey and garnish with mint.
Chef’s note: Acai is a reddish, purple berry that comes from the acai palm tree which is native to Central and South America. High in antioxidants, the flavor is described as a cross between a rich blackberry or raspberry and a piece of dark chocolate. The sweet-tart poha berry is a relative of the tomatillo that looks like a cherry but tastes more like a tart tomato. Acai purée can be found in the freezer section of local health food stores.