Recipes from the Forest | Episode 02: Açaí | Season 2: Amazon

açaí puree

🥗Healthier: frozen mixed berries

💰Cheaper: frozen banana

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

granola

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: cereal

Oats can be a healthier base with less sugar.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup provides a lower glycemic index alternative.

nut butter

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and offers a different flavor.

Visit an açaí plantation in the Amazon.

Learn about the process of harvesting açaí.

Remove the skin from the açaí fruit.

Place the açaí fruit into a machine for processing.

Prepare a pudding using açaí, sugar, and condensed milk.

Cook the pudding in a water bath for two hours.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens