Açai ice cream is refreshing on a hot summer day! It’s also packed with antioxidants.
It’s also lower in calories and fat, making it a guilt-free alternative to traditional ice cream.
Check out the recipe below!
Açai Ice Cream
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Gather ingredients
- Add all ingredients to food processor or heavy duty blender
- Blend or pulse until desired consistency is achieved
- Enjoy!
Notes
What is Açai?
Pronounced “Ah-sah-ee”, you can find this deep-colored purple berry in the palm açai trees in South and Central America.
Açai contains several nutrients, furthermore, it has more antioxidants than any other berry!
What Does Açai Taste Like?
Açai has an earthy, bitter taste which doesn’t make for great-tasting ice cream.
To achieve a sweet flavor and creamy texture, add other frozen fruits.
Health Benefits of Açai
Açai is an anti-aging superfood! Packed with antioxidants, açai protects our cells from “Inflammageing“.
“Inflammageing” refers to the chronic inflammation that occurs in the body as we age.
Chronic inflammation contributes to a variety of health conditions including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and dementia.
Açai Ice Cream
You’ll need a food processor or heavy-duty blender to make this simple recipe.
Add your ingredients and blend to your desired consistency.
If you blend too long, no problem! You can place the concoction in the freezer to get that ice cream texture.
A smoother consistency also makes for a great smoothie bowl.
Top your smoothie bowl with nuts, seeds, and fresh fruit.
Ingredients
- Bananas: Peel your bananas, cut them into slices or chunks, and freeze them in a freezer bag.
- Blueberries: Freeze these antioxidant-rich berries for ice cream, smoothies, and muffins.
- Strawberries: Cut the tops off these nutrient-dense berries and freeze them in a freezer bag.
- Almond milk: This is a dairy-free milk option. Use the milk you prefer. You will use very minimal milk for this recipe.
- Açai: Find frozen açai in your local grocery store.
Nutrition Information
Açai ice cream nutrition information per serving:
Calories 105, Fat 3.5 grams, Carbohydrates 18 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 1 gram.
This recipe is dairy-free and gluten-free. Top with nuts, seeds, or nut butter for added protein.
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Ready-to-Eat Açai Products
Takeaways on Açai Ice Cream
Açai ice cream is a delicious and nutritious frozen treat.
I hope you enjoy it on a hot day this summer!
Did you try out this recipe? Let us know in the comments below.
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Kathryn is a Registered Dietitian and a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. She is also certified through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in Weight Management. She has 20+ years of nutrition experience working in a variety of healthcare settings. Her passion is to provide evidence-based nutrition information that supports vitality and longevity!