What is an açai bowl?

Queremos explicar bien qué es el açai bowl, uno especialidad que en Generation B preparamos con mimo y que es de las que más nos demandan. No sabemos si la moda es resultado del boom de contenido gastronómico saludable que hay en las redes sociales, pero el caso es que de nuestra carta de opciones healthy, es sin duda de las más populares. 

An açai bowl is something of a nutrient bomb that can give us a huge amount of energy and good vibes in terms of health, whether for breakfast or a snack, for example.

Want to know more about what an açai bowl is? Here's everything you need to know about this purple phenomenon .

What exactly is an açai bowl?

Açaí (pronounced asaí) is a small dark purple berry that grows on palm trees in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. Because it is a very delicate fruit, it is not exported fresh, but is processed and frozen immediately in the form of pulp.

An açaí bowl is basically a thick smoothie (like a sorbet) made from this frozen pulp, served in a bowl and eaten with a spoon. The key to a good bowl is the texture: it must be firm enough so that the toppings don't sink.

Of course, an açai bowl can be complemented with countless other products to create a complete, tasty and energy-packed meal. That's exactly what we offer at Generation B .

Our sweet açai bowl options at Generation B

As you know, açai is a staple healthy ingredient in our menu. In fact, we have a section on our menu specifically for nutritious and unmissable açai bowls.

Let us show you !

☑️​ Açaí Vital

Made with açaí (pure pulp or with guarana), banana, seasonal fruits and homemade granola.

Can you add extras to make it an extra tasty and nutritious açaí bowl? Of course! Our suggestions:

• Extra granola
• Extra peanut butter
• Extra banana
• Cashews (15g)
• Peanuts (15g)
• Walnut (15g)
• Pine nuts (15g)
• Pistachio (10g)
• Almonds (15g)
• Sesame seeds (5g)
• Pumpkin seeds (10g)
• Sunflower seeds (10g)
• Raisins (15g)

☑️​ Açaí Coco Flow

Check out this other option with açaí (pure pulp or with guarana), banana, homemade granola, and shredded coconut.

You can also customise it with the same healthy ingredients that characterise Generation B:

• Extra granola
• Extra peanut butter
• Extra banana
• Cashews (15g)
• Peanuts (15g)
• Walnut (15g)
• Pine nuts (15g)
• Pistachio (10g)
• Almonds (15g)
• Sesame seeds (5g)
• Pumpkin seeds (10g)
• Sunflower seeds (10g)
• Raisins (15g)

☑️​ Açaí Power Crunch

And the last açaí bowl we want to highlight on our menu is the Açaí Bowl Crunch. With açaí (pure pulp or with guarana), banana, paçoca (peanuts with coconut sugar) and cocoa nibs. Amazing!

As with the previous options, feel free to add any of our extras. You won't regret it . 

• Extra granola
• Extra peanut butter
• Extra banana
• Cashews (15g)
• Peanuts (15g)
• Walnut (15g)
• Pine nuts (15g)
• Pistachio (10g)
• Almonds (15g)
• Sesame seeds (5g)
• Pumpkin seeds (10g)
• Sunflower seeds (10g)
• Raisins (15g)

In defining what an açaí bowl is, the toppings allow the product and concept to reach greater heights of imagination and make this super healthy nutritional option even more appealing, if that's possible. Experiment with textures and extra nutrients like the ones we offer at Generation B.

Why is the Açaí Bowl so good?

That's the thing about foods classified as "superfoods": they are nutritionally exceptional. Açaí is undoubtedly one of them. And it's not just because of its exotic colour, which is also appealing, of course, but because of its nutritional value, which makes it so sought after.

The most notable features of the açaí bowl are:

• Antioxidant
• Heart-healthy fats
• Provides fibre
• Low in sugar

Açaí has many more anthocyanins (antioxidants) than blueberries or grapes. If you didn't know, this greatly helps combat cellular ageing and strengthen the immune system.

Unlike most fruits, açaí contains healthy fats (Omega 3, 6 and 9), similar to those found in olive oil or avocado. As we have said, it also aids digestion and keeps you feeling full for longer (say goodbye to those tempting and unhealthy snacks between meals), and, most notably, it is very low in sugar (the açaí berry itself contains almost no sugar, making it ideal for controlling glucose spikes, provided we do not add industrial juices or processed syrups).

The acai bowl is all the rage, but is that surprising?

Well, it shouldn't. At Generation B, we have been seeing for years (since the day we opened) the general interest and high demand from customers for a superfood that, from our point of view, stands out for three main reasons:

• 100% healthy
• Social media-friendly. 
• Wellness culture.

That's right, we live in an interconnected world where our voluntary exposure borders on the absurd. And for all those people who share their daily lives, experiences and activities with the rest of the world through social media, the açaí bowl is very appealing. With its vibrant purple colour, combined with the fruits and seeds arranged in the bowl, it is irresistible for photos. We eat with our eyes, and the açaí is spectacular to look at, let's be honest.

Açaí is the perfect alternative to ice cream or heavy breakfasts of industrial pastries. It satisfies the desire for something sweet and cold, but with real ingredients. It has established its association with an active, healthy and conscious lifestyle. It is the quintessential "post-yoga" breakfast in cities such as Barcelona, Sydney and Los Angeles.

Conclusions

The 21st century is already establishing itself as the standard-bearer for fast but healthy food. Imaginative food with so-called "superfoods" and combinations of other fresh and natural foods. Vegetarian and vegan options are gaining ground and, ultimately, a much more balanced and conscious food culture.

At Generation B, we ensure that our açaí is organic and fair trade, because it's not only important that it's good for you, but also for the planet.

We love witnessing this paradigm shift and offering a menu of options in line with our customers' new expectations. The açaí bowl is a must for many of them. Take a look at our online menu and if you haven't tried it yet, today could be the perfect time!