When consumed in the form of pulp and without added sugar, açaí does not make you fat and can even be a good option to add to a healthy and balanced diet. But this does not mean that it can be consumed in excess, as, if this happens, it will lead to a large increase in the amount of calories consumed, favoring weight gain. Furthermore, you should not add other high-calorie foods to açaí, such as powdered milk, guaraná syrup or condensed milk, for example.
Therefore, açaí should only be considered a healthy ally in the weight loss process when used correctly. This is because, if used correctly, açaí helps reduce the feeling of hunger, improves intestinal functioning and gives more energy, which helps to maintain focus on the diet and exercise plan.
Check out other health benefits of consuming açaí.
Nutritional information table
The following table includes the nutritional composition in 100 g of natural açaí and without the addition of other ingredients:
It is important to remember that the nutritional composition of açaí can vary, as it depends on the conditions in which the fruit was grown, as well as the ingredients that may be added to the frozen pulp.
5 healthy recipe options
Some healthy recipe options to use açaí are:
1. Açaí with granola in the bowl
Ingredients:
- 200 g ready-to-eat açaí pulp
- 100 ml guarana syrup
- 100 ml of water
- 1 small banana
- 1 spoon of granola
Preparation mode:
Blend the açaí, guaraná and banana in a blender until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. Place in a container and drink immediately or keep the ready-made mixture stored in the freezer to consume at another opportunity.
You can find ready-made granola on the market, but you can also make your own mix at home with oats, raisins, sesame, walnuts and flaxseed, for example. See an incredible light granola recipe.
2. Acai smoothie
Ingredients:
- 250 g ready-to-eat açaí pulp
- 1 glass of cow’s or almond milk or 200 g of Greek yogurt
Preparation mode:
Blend everything in a blender and drink afterwards. This mixture is quite thick and not too sweet and you can also add 1 tablespoon of crushed paçoca, for example.
3. Açaí with yogurt and granola
Ingredients:
- 150 g ready-to-eat açaí pulp
- 45 ml of guarana syrup
- 1 banana
- 1 spoon of honey
- 1 spoon of natural yogurt
Preparation mode:
Blend all ingredients in a blender until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.
4. Açaí with strawberries and cream
Ingredients:
- 200 g ready-to-eat açaí pulp
- 60 ml guarana syrup
- 1 banana
- 5 strawberries
- 3 spoons of cream
Preparation mode:
Blend all ingredients in a blender until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.
