CRAZY Acai Recipes! Vegan Cheesecake, Fudge, Ice Cream & More! - Mind Over Munch

The acai berry is nutrient dense and we have heard we should be eating it– but can we get more creative than a bowl? YES! Cheesecake, fudge, ice cream and chia pudding all in acai form!

STUFF From this video:

► ACAI CHEESECAKE
Crust:
1 cup sunflower seeds
1½ cups dates, soaked

Filling:
2 cups raw cashews, soaked
2 Tbsp coconut butter
2 cups frozen acai purée, slightly thawed (or 4 packets)
½ banana
½ cup maple syrup
1 lemon, juiced
pinch of salt

Place dates & raw cashews in separate bowls, cover with water, & soak a few hours.
Remove acai from freezer & thaw slightly. (Until not frozen solid, but not fully a liquid.)
Drain dates. Add to a food processor with sunflower seeds & process into a sticky dough. Press into a prepared pie pan
Drain & rinse cashews. Add to food processor with remaining filling ingredients & blend until smooth.
Pour filling over crust, spread into a smooth layer, & freeze at least 2 hours, until completely firm.
Thaw on counter ~10 minutes before slicing.
Add coconut whipped cream, chopped pistachios, & pomegranate seeds on top, or your favorite toppings!

Per slice (w/out toppings), yields 12:
307 cal | 15F | 42C | 6P

► ACAI CHIA PUDDING
1 cup milk of choice
¼ cup chia seeds
¾ cup frozen acai purée, thawed (1½ frozen packets)
sweetener, to taste (I used maple syrup)
splash of vanilla extract
desired toppings

Allow frozen acai to thaw.
In a bowl, add all pudding ingredients together & whisk to combine. Transfer into 2 mason jars.
Store in fridge 8 hours minimum.
When ready to enjoy, stir, add toppings & serve cold.

Per serving, yields 2:
221 cal | 11F | 22C | 7P

► ACAI FUDGE
1 cup coconut cream
1 cup frozen acai puree, thawed completely, (2 packs)
1 lemon, zest
2 Tbsp maple syrup

Thaw frozen acai packets completely.
Melt coconut cream in a double boiler.
Once liquid, add thawed acai, lemon zest, & maple syrup.
Remove from heat & transfer mixture into a loaf pan, lined with foil or parchment. Freeze 2-4 hours, until firm.
Remove foil from pan, peel off block of fudge & cut into squares.
Yields ~32 squares.

Per 5-6 squares, yields 6 servings:
125 cal | 10F | 8C | 1P

► ACAI ICE CREAM
2 bananas, frozen
2 packs frozen acai purée (1 cup)
1 cup frozen cherries

Add all ingredients to a blender & blend until smooth.
Serve as is and enjoy!
Yields ~3 cups.

Per ½ cup:
109 cal | 2F | 23C | 1P

► ACAI BOWL
2 packs frozen acai purée (1 cup) **each acai pack = ~½ cup
1 banana, frozen
¼ cup frozen blueberries
3 Tbsp oats
½ cup milk
sweetener, if desired

Suggested toppings: coconut shreds, chia seeds, fresh berries, pumpkin seeds, granola, mint, anything else you prefer!

Add all smoothie ingredients except for milk to a plastic freezer bag for storing in the freezer.
Thaw the freezer smoothie bag on the counter for 5-10 minutes. Add to a blender with milk and blend. You really want a THICKER-than-smoothie texture, because it’s meant to be eaten with a spoon!
Pour your mixture into a bowl and add desired toppings. Enjoy!

Per bowl (w/out toppings):
393 cals | 13F | 62C | 7P

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[AGcinnamonstudios]

Oh my gosh! The beginning! I seriously just want to take a moment and appreciate how much effort you put into your videos! I would never be able to go out in public dressed like that! Thanks for making me laugh!

[cin]

I absolutely love the effort and education that is always behind your videos! Keep it up!

[G-ki]

That acai chia pudding is genius! And the "ice cream" kind of looks like ube ice cream, which is made with a sweet purple yam. Everything looks deliciousss

[MindOverMunch]

Munchies! Have you tried acai? Today we’re taking it beyond the regular old acai bowl and getting a little more creative with this nutrient rich berry! Are you as excited as I am?!

[Liz-hfow]

You are seriously killing it girl. your videos are like food network quality!

[HayatoPato]

this is perfect! my cousin is a Vegan, and she makes all vegan pancakes as well as scrambled tofu as a breakfast, when I was once there with family in Florida! I'm sure she will like this channel a lot when it comes to vegan desserts and such! I really gotta show her this Acai Video, it's genius and the food looks so delicious!

[biancaspindler]

In Brazil, Acai is not seen as this super healthy thing (traditionally) of course we know the plain fruit is healthy, but the normal way we eat it is with granola, bananas and sweetened condensed milk.
So it's super carb heavy and full of sugar. And even though that way is delicious, its amazing to see different healthier ways to use that fruit!

Thanks Alyssia for yet another great video!!

[SpainonaFork]

oh my! all this food looks so amazing!

[mariatodorova]

You are amazing. I love your videos and recipes. Unfortunately, we don't have acai in my country and I won't be able to make this deliciousness. 🌸

[pothepanda]

This is amazing and so creative, who knew a simple berry could be turned into something so pretty and delicious!? Thanks for yet another great video!

[Thevietvegan]

LOL props to you for going out in public like that like it aint no thang. I friggin love you XD

[Reesie]

The editing and time put into this video is truly astonishing. Keep it up! Super appealing to watch!

[juhikapoor]

The beginning of the video as always is mind blowing.... i think you are the only one i've seen who puts inas much thought and hardwork in the intro as you put in your videos. Some great recipes... Loved it

[slmndw]

I can't get over how amazingly out-of-the-box your acai recipes are, I totally have to try making the fudge!

[lisaa]

Excellent, keep up the no added sugar options please. Thanks thumbs up from me

[pulomapanda]

I like acai a lot too. But what i loved about the video is the intro in addition to the recipes. Love you Alyssia

[elithesavage]

You do a great job being informative & entertaining at the same time. Love your creativity! 😃

[coralpetals]

Your creativity blows me away! A million thumbs up! Thanks, Alyssia!

[pattyhanna]

You guys are THE BEST! Not only do I get great recipe ideas, I get an amazing show. Christian, love the song! Alyssia, I wish I was at the pier that day. You are so so fun!

[haryzlee]

You put so much effort in the video. Truly a deserving YouTuber. Love you Alyssia!