Good food always tastes bad, bad food tastes good. That's why we indulge in pizzas and pies because they're so good but yet so bad. With so much bad, we have to balance out with some good. Therefore, we're going towards the healthier, vegan-friendly option for a snack, Acai Bowls.
Acai Bowl
Acai Bowls are high in anti-oxidants. These antioxidants content is linked to lower cholesterol levels, better brain function, and decreased colon cancer cell growth. They are organic, GMO-Free, preservative-free, 100% natural, vegan and perfect for your keto diet.
These Acai bowls are packed with plant protein, vegan and Keto-friendly. They are farm fresh, locally produced, gluten-free and no preservatives. They're 100% natural, with no colourings and additives. These Acai bowls are wonderful low-carb, high fat and protein option. It's filled with fibre and vitamins that help with digestion improves cholesterol and lower incidences of cardiovascular disease. Every Acai Bowl from The Acai Lab will contain their special purple blend that is filled with wholesome goodness for your health.
Purple Blend
The purple blend is made up of an açaí base that contains fresh Sambazon açaí berry puree. These Acai berries are harvested by hand from the Amazon Rainforest's palm trees. They are rich in antioxidants, boost the immune system and protect against free radicals. This immunity-boosting superfood is low in natural sugar and has essential fatty acids for your heart. From Omega 3, 6 and 9, these essential fatty acids prevent heart diseases, improves cognitive functions and lower blood pressures.
Aside from Acai berries, the acai base contains purple superfoods such as blueberries, strawberries, elderberries, cranberries and figs. It also contains banana and vegan milk too. Since Acai berries tend to taste bitter, these purple superfoods are added so that the acai base would taste sweet, tangy and refreshing. Bananas and almond milk are added to enhance satiation and to increase volume and creaminess. All these natural goodness boosts immunity, improves brain health, gut health and skin complexion.
The Acai Lab
In this review, I will try out the Acai Bowls from The Acai Lab. The Acai Lab believes that Acai is not just a bowl of food. Instead, it's a way of life. They believe in healthy and sustainable living. The fruits that they used in the bowls are organic, GMO-free and fresh. There are currently 5 different kinds of Acai Bowls you can choose from. You can even get a tube of Acai Puree or a DIY Acai bowl if you want more control over your food.
The Acai Lab offers 1-hour delivery service from 7 specialised kitchens located around Singapore. The locations include Pasir Ris, Geylang, Seng Kang, Woodlands, Bukit Panjang, Queenstown and Jurong West. They are open from 10 am to 11 pm.
Since I am new to the Acai lifestyle, I ordered 4 medium-sized Acai bowls - Tropical Acai, Fruity Delight, Signature Acai and Berry Berries. The Acai bowls come in 2 sizes, medium and large. For every bowl, you can customize your bowl with additional add-ons. These add-ons are optional and they will come in a small container that is separated from the original Acai bowls. There are three categories of add-ons you can choose from, Drizzle, Superfoods and Summer fruits. For Drizzle, you can choose between Peanut Butter, Nutella and Honey. For Superfoods, you can choose between Chia Seeds, Almonds, Cranberries and Pumpkin Seeds. For Summer Fruits, you can choose between Banana, Strawberry, Blueberry, Kiwi, Pineapple and Mango.
Since I've gotten one of every bowl they have except Nutty Nature, I chose to not have any add-ons as to taste the bowls at their most authentic state.
Tropical Acai
The Tropical Acai contains seasonal fruits that are refreshing to the taste. It has Acai with Pineapple, Banana, Mango, Raisin, Coconut Flakes, Walnut, Cranberries and Chia Seed. This bowl is 452 calories, 58g carbs, 16g protein and 19g fats.
Tropical Acai Review
To ensure that the Acai bowls are fresh upon delivery, the fruits and chia seeds were frozen before delivering. Thus, the fruits were still in a slight popsicle state when they arrived. The delivery person also asked us to put the bowls into the fridge immediately to ensure freshness.
The first bowl we tried is the Tropical Acai bowl. The Tropical Acai bowl is an Asian delight for it is filled with a variety of fruits exclusive to the tropical climates. From mangoes to bananas, this bowl gives you the idea that you're relaxing on the beach of a resort while cooling yourself down with their speciality dessert. It was the first time we tried Acai Berries. In our impression, Acai Berries are supposed to be bitter but this puree has a mixture of sweetness and sourness to it. It goes well with the tropical fruits delight.
Fruity Delight
The Fruity Delight bowl provides an all-natural sweetness to those that have a sweet tooth. It contains Acai with Mango, Kiwi, Blueberry, Raisins, Almonds and Coconut flakes. This bowl contains 259 calories, 39g carbs, 10g protein and 7g fats.
Fruity Delight Review
Containing three of The Acai Lab's favourite fruits, the Fruity Delight bowl enhances one's taste buds by bringing natural sweetness with slight tanginess to the table. The chunky coconut flakes and crunchy almond flakes give the bowl a crunch factor. There's a beautiful balance between the mango and the raisins for both of these ingredients brings out the natural flavours in the bowl.
All in all, if you want a little bit of everything, the Fruit Delight got you covered, bringing to you the best of all worlds.
Signature Acai Bowl
The Signature Acai bowl is served with their signature acai base with the 10 most popular toppings. The bowl contains Acai with Granola, Banana Strawberry, Blueberry, Kiwi, Raisin, Pumpkin Seed, Coconut Flake, Cranberry and Chia Seed. It has 382 calories, 50g carbs, 14g protein and 14g fats.
Signature Acai Bowl Review
The Acai Purée was light on the tastebuds with a tingling sweetness. Paired with granola and pumpkin seeds, it gives u the sensation of a healthy cereal breakfast. The strawberries and raisins went the best hand in hand with a large scoop of the unique Acai base. The banana felt somewhat out of place at the start but after leaving it for the last, it felt like a seal to the deal. The blueberries were like little pockets of fruity explosions in your mouth, surprising you with its berry delicious citrusy taste.
Overall, the Signature Acai Bowl is well worth with its abundant nutritious fruits. It is a good treat to either start your day, as a mid-day snack or taken as a way to pleasantly end your dinner.
Berry Berries
The Berry Berries bowl is loaded with plenty of antioxidants and a special acai mango base. It has Granola, Blueberries, Raisins and Almonds. It has 284 calories, 40.1g carbs, 8.5g protein and 8.1g fats.
Berry Berries Review
Unlike the others, the Berry Berries bowl has a special mango base that has a sour taste to it. Accompanied with blueberries, cranberries and raisins, this bowl is a party in one's mouth for I was able to feel the juicy explosions in my mouth when I bite down on the fruits. Since everything was so juicy, I was glad that they've added plenty of almond flakes and granola in the bowl for the crunch in every bite.
From their special mango base to the varieties of berries mixed in the bowl, the Berry Berries bowl is a delight for those that enjoy sour food or a berry fanatic.
DIY Acai Bowl
If you want to create your bowl instead of choosing off the menu, you can always choose the DIY Acai Bowl selection. There are 2 sizes you can choose from, medium and large. For the medium bowl, you can choose from 3 toppings and 1 drizzle. For the large bowl, you can choose from 4 toppings and 1 drizzle.
For the toppings, you can choose between Raisins, Pumpkin seeds, Coconut flakes, Banana, Strawberry, Kiwi, Pineapple and Chia Seeds. You can also add premium toppings like Granola, Almond, Walnut and Blueberry. For the drizzle, you can choose between Peanut Butter, Nutella and Honey.
Acai Bowl Review | The Acai Lab
In summary, Acai Bowls are a great option for those that are vegan or on a Keto diet. I enjoy eating these superfoods as a snack option. It is rich in antioxidants and is the perfect low-carb, high fat and protein option. Who knew good food can taste so good! You can check out these nutritious Acai bowls on The Acai Lab.
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