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Acai Granola Bowl

July 29, 2015 by Cris 17 Comments

This acai homemade granola is really, really addictive. I dare to say satisfying in all the ways that matter.

Acai Granola Bowl First things first, I’d like to apologize. I know I haven’t been posting that often these past few weeks, but life is not ALWAYS as planned. So the job process is still on and, unfortunately, those interviews really took all my positive vibe and energy.

But let’s not get into boring details, like I even had to explain myself for the blogging activity (not that many companies seem to ‘appreciate’ your hobby, especially if you’re so passionate about it), but rather stick to this acai granola recipe, send you some LOVE and happy vibe.

As this last weekend, I picked myself up, dusted myself off and started over again, I was really looking for something very exciting to make this week, a special granola recipe that will satisfy me in all the ways that count “Filling without making me feel full, and salty-sweet flavor to make me feel like I’ve gotten everything I need” as Sarah Britton from My New Roots said.

Acai Granola Bowl She couldn’t be more right about. This granola sets you up for your morning routine in less than 5 minutes (I hope you do eat breakfast every single day), is the perfect snack between 11am – 5pm (it even helps you avoiding bad food choices on the way home), and can be served with your favorite ice-cream flavor as well. Not to mention, it even beats the freshly made popcorn at home!

The acai powder is of course what makes this granola slightly purple. So guys, if you can’t make it to Brazil anytime soon (of course just to taste acai berries), read on for your new favorite snack.

Acai, the superfood known for its chocolate berry flavor and deep purple color, is rich in antioxidants, omega fatty acids and so much more.

Acai Granola Bowl But because all those organic powders, even the acai one, are sometimes so difficult to find (I buy mine from Reformhaus Shop Germany) and a bit expensive, you can of course omit it entirely. Maybe you can sprinkle in some other superfood powder, like cacao powder or even protein powder, or whatever else you’d like.

Don’t get my ingredients literally, be flexible and add the ones you have at hand while making this granola recipe. Just make it.

Acai Granola Bowl

Believe it or not, I only used two tablespoons of maple syrup and it was heaven.

Besides the rolled oats and all the nuts and seeds I had in the pantry, I also used tahini sauce (exactly, the one you use when making a delicious hummus), and a little salt to the dry ingredients – just so I keep that perfect salty-sweet balance.

Acai Granola Bowl

Nothing artificial, just GOOD old organic ingredients with enough grains, seeds and dried fruits to make you wonder WHY haven’t you never tasted anything so delicious and healthy before?!

Once again, this recipe requires no cooking skills from you, only 15 minutes of your time, a few ingredients and an oven. Cool, right?! :))

Acai Granola BowlAcai Granola Bowl

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Acai Granola Bowl
Author: Cook it fit
Prep time:  5 mins
Cook time:  15 mins
Total time:  20 mins
 
Ingredients
  • - 2 cups rolled oats
  • - 1 cup pumpkin seeds
  • - 1 cup of dried fruits, like raisins, goji berries, and almond flakes (I only had a few, so I decided to mix them together within the same cup)
  • - ¼ tsp sea salt
  • - 2 tbsp acai powder
  • - 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • - 3 tbsp tahini
  • - 1 tsp lemongrass powder
  • - 3 tbsp coconut oil (beforehand melted)
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F/160°C. Combine oats and pumpkin seeds on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the oats are golden and your kitchen gets a nutty aroma. So nice!
  2. In a small saucepan combine the maple syrup, tahini, coconut oi, and lemongrass powder. Whisk to combine.
  3. In a large bowl (this time), combined the cooled oats and pumpkin seeds with the dry fruits (raisins, goji berries), almond flakes, salt, and acai powder. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ones and stir quickly to mix well.
  4. Pour the mix into a medium pan lined with baking paper. Press the mixture firmly, especially into the corners. Place in the fridge for a couple of hours (I left mine for 3 hours) to firm up, then remove it from the fridge and slice into bars.
Notes
STORAGE: Keep leftovers in the fridge for up two weeks. And if you don't like maple syrup, feel free to use honey or your choice.

Recipe slightly adapted from Sarah Britton - My New Roots.

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Comments

  1. Otilia says

    July 29, 2015 at 6:36 pm

    You come up with the craziest and nicest recipes!!!
    I absolutely love your blog!

    Hugs,
    Otilia 🙂

    Reply
    • Cris says

      July 30, 2015 at 10:02 am

      Oh, so much love! Thank yoooou, Otilia! <3 P.S. It's Sarah Britton the one to be blamed. You really need to try this granola recipe, it's AMAZING! Xoxo

      Reply
  2. Ana-Maria says

    July 30, 2015 at 10:43 am

    I will try this one this weekend. Love how it sounds, looks, everything! Your photos are amazing. Which camera are you using? Thanks in advance, Cris.

    Reply
    • Cris says

      August 2, 2015 at 11:22 am

      Thanks, Ana-Maria! 🙂 Well, my camera is nothing fancy, just on old Sony NEX-5, but it does the job. I am quite happy with it. I hope you enjoy this granola as much as we did. 🙂 Wish you all the best! Xx

      Reply
  3. Beverley @ sweaty&fit says

    July 30, 2015 at 5:57 pm

    Yummm! saw this on Insta and thought it looked delish! did not know there was acai POWDER. interesting!!
    good luck with the interviews. they can be sooo exhausting. i am sending you good vibes <3

    Reply
    • Cris says

      August 2, 2015 at 11:20 am

      Thaaaaank you, Beverley!!! Xoxo

      Reply
  4. Megan says

    July 30, 2015 at 7:49 pm

    My gosh this looks so good! Acai and granola can’t be beat!

    Reply
    • Cris says

      August 2, 2015 at 11:19 am

      That’s right, Megan! 🙂 Thank you! This granola tastes exactly as it looks – so DELICIOUS! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Howie Fox says

    July 30, 2015 at 9:14 pm

    Yes, this application process thign is really annoying! Hope you’ll have positive feedback soon! Otherwise you can still turn your blog into a big thing 🙂
    I definitely have to try this granola thing at some point! But small steps, I just bought my first bag of chia seeds. So, I’m going to start with that first 😀

    Reply
    • Cris says

      August 2, 2015 at 11:18 am

      Well done, Howie! I also believe that small steps/baby steps (how I like to call them) are your best friend in the long run. Thank you so much for your good vibe! 🙂 Wish you guys a lovely Sunday! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Sarah says

    July 31, 2015 at 7:11 pm

    I love acai powder! It’s so handy to just sprinkle on anything. I love this granola recipe, it looks wonderful 🙂

    Reply
    • Cris says

      August 2, 2015 at 11:16 am

      Thank you, Sarah! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Valerie says

    August 3, 2015 at 8:18 am

    I love it! Definitely on my list 🙂 I will try it soon 🙂 By the way I have never tasted lemongrass powder and didn’t know it exists. So, I really learned some new stuff 🙂 Thank you!

    Reply
    • Cris says

      August 3, 2015 at 1:33 pm

      Yay! 🙂 So happy o read your comment. Thank you, Velly! I hope you love it too! Wish you a beautiful week! Xx

      Reply
  8. Rich Jr says

    August 13, 2015 at 4:53 am

    Very cool recipe. I will have to try this. I honestly have not tried that much of Acai berries, so this will be next on my list. Pretty cool if they have a chocolate flavor to them. I consume quite a bit of cocoa, so this would be great. I am always looking for a new super food to get into.

    Reply
    • Cris says

      August 13, 2015 at 6:41 pm

      Thank you so much! 🙂 I hope you like it as much we like it.

      Reply

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