You would have seen these beautiful acai (pronounced “ah-sigh-ee”) bowls take over your Instagram feed by now. What exactly are they, you ask? This deep purple superfruit has been around for thousands of years, once used by the tribes of the Amazon jungle as a cure for various ailments. However, it was not till recent years that it was introduced to the Western world.
The acai berry has one of the highest antioxidant levels found in foods—up to 10 times more than blueberries, and 50 times more than red wine—and is high in fibre and Omegas 3, 6 and 9. Ideal for fighting free radical damage and high cholesterol levels, it helps with heart health and delays signs of ageing. Its high concentration of amino acids also makes it a wonderful aid for muscle recovery. Haven’t had your first taste of acai? It’s about time you start.
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When one of the clever minds behind Haakon is a practising cardiologist, you know the right nutrients are at the heart of it all. This delectable treat is packed with the highest concentration of acai and a chia seed parfait for added protein, fibre and Omega-3.
#01-03 Raffles Holland V, 118 Holland Avenue
Project Acai only uses Sambazon organic acai products and certainly doesn’t believe in holding back on toppings. Dishing up a maximum of 13 per bowl, expect a lovely crunch and surprising burst of flavour with every bite. What’s more? They have two outlets, so your nearest acai bowl shouldn’t be too far away.
27 Lorong Liput and #B2-32A, Takashimaya Shopping Centre, Ngee Ann City, 391A Orchard Road
Absolute Acai’s frozen Acai puree from Brazil is served blended with fresh fruits and coconut water. Its punchy Signature Bowl comes with a generous heap of granola, fruit, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, bee pollen, goji berries and cacao nibs. Prefer fewer ingredients? Try the pared back Brazilian Bowl instead.
#01-38, Nankin Row, 3 Pickering Street
Acai for dessert? Healthy living café Afterglow by Anglow is all over it. Their spin on this berry bowl features the acai berry in a refreshing sorbet, accompanied by a raw walnut brownie, dehydrated coconut crackers, raw granola and a raw salted caramel drizzle.
24 Keong Saik Road
If you think Mexican food and acai don’t seem to go hand in hand, here’s where Super Loco proves us all wrong. Their version of the acai bowl is frozen and loaded with sweet mango, blueberries, chia, granola and crispy coconut quinoa, Pair it with a cold-pressed juice for the perfect weekend health kick.
#01-13, The Quayside, 60 Robertson Quay
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