Acai fattening? Nutritional information and healthy recipes

When consumed in the form of pulp and without the addition of sugars, açaí is not fattening and may even be a good option to add to a healthy and balanced diet. But that does not mean that it can be consumed in excess, because if it does, it will lead to a large increase in the amount of calories ingested, favoring weight gain. In addition, other high-calorie foods, such as powdered milk, guarana syrup or condensed milk, for example, should not be added to açaí.

Thus, açaí should only be considered a healthy ally in the weight loss process when used correctly. This is because, if used in the right way, açaí helps to reduce the feeling of hunger, improves intestinal functioning and gives more energy, which helps to keep the 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:

Amount per 100 g of açaíEnergy: 58 caloriesProteins0.8 gVitamin E14.8 mgFats3.9 g

Calcium

It is important to remember that the nutritional composition of açaí can vary, since it depends on the conditions in which the fruit was grown, as well as on the ingredients that can be added to the frozen pulp.

5 healthy recipe options

Some healthy recipe options for using açaí are:

1. Açaí with granola in the bowl

Ingredients:

• 200 g of açaí pulp ready for consumption
• 100 ml of guarana syrup
• 100 ml of water
• 1 dwarf banana
• 1 spoon of granola

Preparation mode:

Beat the açaí, guaraná and banana in a blender until you get a homogeneous mixture. Place in a container and take immediately afterwards or keep the ready mixture stored in the freezer or freezer to consume at another time.

You can find ready-made granola in the market, but you can also make your own mix at home with oats, raisins, sesame, nuts and flaxseeds, for example. See an incredible recipe for light granola.

2. Açaí milk shake

Ingredients:

• 250 g of açaí pulp ready for consumption
• 1 cup of cow or almond milk or 200 g of Greek yogurt

Preparation mode:

Beat everything in a blender and take it next. This mixture is very thick and not very sweet and you can add 1 spoon of crushed paçoca, for example.

3. Açaí with yogurt and granola

Ingredients:

• 150 g of açaí pulp ready for consumption
• 45 ml of guarana syrup
• 1 banana
• 1 spoon of honey
• 1 spoon of plain yogurt

Preparation mode:

Beat all the ingredients in a blender until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.

4. Açaí with strawberry and sour cream

Ingredients:

• 200 g of açaí pulp ready for consumption
• 60 ml of guarana syrup
• 1 banana
• 5 strawberries
• 3 tablespoons sour cream

Preparation mode:

Beat all the ingredients in the blender until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.

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