Posts

Chocotein Açaí Shake

, , ,

For an afternoon pick-me-up, a post-workout shake, or an easy recipe to make to start the day, this smoothie graced with both chocolate and açaí really hits the spot!

Chocotein Açaí Shake

Ingredients

1 cup of milk (“Mom” prefers Soymilk or Almond Milk)
1 pack of Amafruits Pure açaí purée (frozen)
2 tablespoon of low fat cottage cheese
1 scoop of chocolate protein powder (you can use other flavors as well)
1 banana

Preparation

Add everything to blender except banana. Blend for 30 seconds on medium setting. Add banana and pulse blender to frappe the shake. Drink and enjoy!

*Recipe and image courtesy of Amafruits.*

/by

Açaí and Coconut Smoothie

, , , ,

Pure, power-packed delight in a glass! This nutritious smoothie featuring açaí and coconut provides an efficient boost of energy, especially during the mid-day slump!

Açaí and Coconut Smoothie

Ingredients

2 packs of Amafruits Pure açaí purée (frozen)
½ cup of coconut milk
½ cup coconut water
1 tablespoon of honey (sugar, agave or sweeteners)
1 tablespoon of coconut flakes (decoration)

Preparation

In a blender, blend all of the ingredients together except the flakes, until consistent. Pour into your favorite glass and sprinkle the coconut flakes on top. Drink and enjoy!

*Recipe and image courtesy of Amafruits.*

/by

An Interview with the Creators of Amafruits

, ,

“Mom” was recently introduced to Amafruits, delicious, Brazilian-style açaí, which is power-packed with antioxidants! She had the distinct pleasure of interviewing the dynamic duo behind Amafruits, Brandon and Rebeca Hovey, and learn a bit more about this sustainable company.

An Interview with the Creators of Amafruits

Tell us about your eco-inspired company!

Amafruits was established to bring authentic Brazilian-style açaí to our friends and family. True nutritional power and the premium flavor of our hand-picked, wild-grown açaí are delivered straight to you from the Amazon in convenient frozen packs. Each Amafruits açaí pack helps preserve a piece of our treasured Amazon Rainforest, “the lungs of our planet,” by contributing to fair trade practices that provide the economic incentive to those in the Amazon to protect the native environment for sustainable harvesting instead of clear-cutting rainforest for the value of wood or other destructive land uses such as soy & cattle farming.

How do you choose to go green in your own life?

We avoid bottled water and instead choose re-usable water containers where possible; we avoid GMOs in our food and buy organic where logically it makes sense; we support local & sustainable farmers; we recycle paper, glass, cans, and plastic packaging in our home and office; and we purchase recyclable office supplies including compostable sampling cups & spoons.

Guilty green pleasure?

Fair-trade dark chocolate – we love it.

Can you offer any encouraging words for those with a small sustainable business?

If you combine a positive focus with hard work, you will find lots of opportunities for success. And, remember to enjoy the journey.

For more information on Amafruits, please visit www.amafruits.com.

/by

Açaí Pudding

, , , ,

Rich & creamy – a classic is turned into a healthy indulgence using Amafruits Pure açaí puree.

Açaí Pudding

Ingredients
8 packs of Amafruits Pure açaí puree (thaw for 30-45 min)
7 tablespoons of sugar
6 tablespoons of cornstarch
7 oz of coconut milk

Preparation
In a bowl, first mix the sugar and cornstarch. Then, add the coconut milk and acai. Pour the mix into a pan, stirring constantly until thickened. Place in a pudding pan or glasses, wet with cold water. Leave to cool in the refrigerator until the mixture hardens.

*Recipe and image courtesy of Amafruits.*

/by

Acai Bowl

, , , ,

Healthy, quick, and packed with antioxidants, Acai Bowls can be topped with a wide variety of fruits, nuts, granola – you choose!

Acai Bowl

Ingredients

3 packs of Amafruits Pure açaí purée (frozen)
¼ cup water
2 tablespoon honey (or sugar)

Preparation

Blend all together for a thick consistency. Serve in a bowl topped with sliced banana and granola (or other toppings)

Fruit suggestions for blending in Açai Bowls include:

Banana, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, apples, mango, peach, kiwi, and papaya

Topping suggestions for Açai Bowls include:

Granola, cereal, flax seeds, sesame seeds, fine ground peanut, ground walnuts, sliced almonds, dried cranberries, raisins, and shredded coconut.

*Recipe and image courtesy of Amafruits.*

/by