Tropical Acai Smoothie Bowl | Flavor Makers Series | McCormick

acai puree

🥗Healthier: frozen berries

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed fruit

Frozen berries provide similar texture and flavor at a lower cost.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while regular milk is more affordable.

granola

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: cereal

Oats can be a healthier and cheaper alternative for crunch.

nut butter

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Peanut butter is often less expensive and provides similar creaminess.

Start with acai packets from the freezer section and add them to the blender.

Add frozen banana to the blender to increase sweetness.

Add frozen pineapple to the blender; alternative options include frozen mango, blackberries, or blueberries.

Pour in Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk.

Add McCormick Extract vanilla for flavor.

Blend the mixture, starting at a low speed to combine the ingredients.

Blend until the texture is thick like a smoothie, suitable for eating with a spoon.

Transfer the blended acai mixture to a bowl.

Top the acai bowl with sliced strawberries, coconut, chia seeds, and pistachios.

Add additional toppings like banana and blueberries for variation in texture.

Take a picture of the finished acai bowl to share.

Taste the acai bowl, noting the deliciousness and crunch from the pistachios.

Suggest freezing the acai mixture to make popsicles for kids who may not like the bowl.

Cooking Techniques

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