The days of eating a fry-up after a heavy night out to lift your spirits or to cure your hangover are long over. Meet the best headache cure, the yummiest "morning after" treat and the ultimate hangover breakfast aka Acai Berry Bowl.
Acai Berry
Acai berry, a purple fruit found on the Brazilian Acai palm tree, is one of the latest additions to the "superfood" family. It has a unique texture and flavour, boasts omega fats, is a brilliant source of vitamins and minerals, is high in fibre, vegan, gluten- free and truly amazing. It has the most intense purple colour thanks to the purple pigment known as anthocyanins, which help to keep antioxidant levels in foods, but also in your body after you have eaten. I got mine from BodyMe at the Yoga Show. I was very lucky to be given one pack of their Acai berry powder and after trying it I have officially fallen in love with it!
To sum it up in just a few words, Acai berry powder is a purple bliss and you need it in your life. Full stop.
Acai Berry Bowl Recipe
I think you get my love for Acai, so let's move to the next ingredients for my Acai berry bowl recipe which is coconut water. Get the purest you possibly can, the best one is from Young Thai Coconuts which surprisingly can be bought in Asda. Alternatively you can get any shop bought coconut water as long as there is nothing added. Coconut water is the greatest natural energy drink…there is no need for Lucozade or Gatorade, coconut water has it all and even more! Low in fat, calories and sugars, it hydrates your body, boosts your immune system, speeds up your metabolism, helps to cleanse your body of toxins and aids digestion. Now imagine when you combine acai and coconut water together, geddit? Last but not least add the benefits of bananas and berries to this bowl of goodness and the magic cure is made. This acai berry bowl will help you to combat any hangover or headache, will get you back on your feet, feel energized, hydrated and ready for anything that the day has in store for you
Acai berry bowl served with ryvita
Recipe
Acai bowl
The best headache or even hangover cure is acai berry bowl made with acai berry powder, coconut water and some berries. An absolute purple bliss.
Ingredients
- 1 heaped tablespoon BodyMe Acai Berry Powder
- ½ cup berries (fresh or frozen, both fine)
- 1 cup coconut water (make sure it is 100% pure coconut water)
- 1 frozen banana, sliced
- Toppings; whatever you fancy but I love desiccated coconut, puffed quinoa, chia seeds.
Instructions
- Pop everything in your blender and process until smooth.
- Top up with your favourite toppings and devour immediately
This Acai berry bowl recipe serves 1 person, but sometimes even this might not be enough. There have been occasions where I had to have 2 bowls…...No I wasn't hungover, I actually drink very rarely, I just simply couldn't get enough!
What is your best "clean" headache or hangover cure? Share with me in the comments below or tweet me! I would love to know and put it into practise when and if needed…you know what I mean, don't you?
Much love,
Hedi
ubermouth
This sounds fab!
Hedi Hearts
It truly is ! Hedi xx
Sina @ Vegan Heaven
This looks so delicious, Hedi! I love how easy the recipe is. 🙂 I've had acai in smoothies, but I haven't tried a smoothie bowl with it yet.
Hedi Hearts
Easy is my middle name Sina 🙂 I love simple yet delicious recipes. Try it, I think you will love it. Hedi xxx
Sarah
Morning Hedi, just made this as a smoothie (didn't have frozen banana)and it's gorgeous! Added some coconut and flaked almonds.
Hedi Hearts
Morning Sarah, isn't it just the best? So nice, refreshing and feels like a treat. Next time post a photo I would love to see it and share it. Have a great day and thank you for a lovely comment. Hedi xxx