If you’re craving a tropical vacation (and let’s face it, who isn’t?), this Aulani acai bowl is the perfect way to add some “Aloha!’ to any morning.
The healthy bowl is available at Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa’s ‘AMA‘AMA restaurant.
Credit: Disney
Aulani Local-Style Acai Bowl (Courtesy of Disney)
What You Need:
3/4 cup acai purée
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 cup frozen blueberries
2 bananas, divided
1/4 cup local honey, more for drizzling
1/2 cup organic granola
12 slices starfruit
1/2 cup poha berries
1/2 cup fresh strawberries
Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
What You Do:
Blend purée, strawberries, blueberries, 1 banana, and honey in a blender on high speed. Pour into 4 small serving bowls.
Top each with even amounts of granola, starfuit, poha berries, strawberries, and banana. Drizzle to taste with honey and garnish with mint. Serves 4.
The recipe includes a Chef’s Note that reads:
Acai is a reddish, purple berry that comes from the acai palm tree which is native to Central and South America. High in antioxidants, the flavor is described as a cross between a rich blackberry or raspberry and a piece of dark chocolate. The sweet-tart poha berry is a relative of the tomatillo that looks like a cherry but tastes more like a tart tomato. Acai purée can be found in the freezer section of local health food stores.
The restaurant is named after the ‘AMA‘AMA, a local mullet fish—and it’s inspired by the fishing settlements along the leeward coast of O‘ahu that date back to the 12th century.
‘AMA‘AMA is designed to resemble a beachside house. Its spacious dining room features a thatched roof, mosaic designs, a fountain and a reflecting pool.
Planning Your Aulani Vacation
Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko’Olina, Hawaii remains closed at this time. There is no reopening date currently scheduled. The Hawaiian Disney resort is, however, offering great discounts up to 35% off at this time for future 2020 travel dates. 2021 reservations can also be made.
