The Smoothie Bowl: The Singapore Food Craze That (Kinda) Took Off

Acai (pronounched ah-sigh-ee) has managed to make a name of itself amongst fashion forward Instagramers and the health conscious. Considered one of the more popular superfoods, the acai berry comes from acai palm trees which can only be found in Central and South America.

What’s an acai exactly? Simply put, it’s a berry…with superpowers.

No, really!

Acai berries are known to provide a variety of Project Acai 1
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3. Seed and Soil

Seed and Soil is one a stop solution for all your healthy, on the go pick me ups. Seed and Soil carries several different cold pressed juices from green juices to juices meant for healing and detox, perfect if you’re haven’t been feeling your best. Seed and Soil carries 3 main smoothie bowls; the Cacao Warrior, Green Glow and the Pitaya Sunrise.

A guilt free chocolatey dessert, the Cacao Warrior is made from a rich chocolate smoothie topped with fresh fruits and raw cacao. Perfect for a post-workout energy boost!

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Contact: 6815 4600
Opening Hours: Mon, 12pm-10pm; Tue-Fri, 10.30am-10pm; Closed, 4-5pm daily

Smoothie bowls are a great source of nutrition, they’re filling and it helps that they’re very Instagram-worthy.While smoothie bowls are available on our sunny island, they’re pretty pricey and they’re far and few between. Which is probably why the smoothie bowl craze never took off here (that and we Singaporeans LOVE our local eats!). Let’s hope that someone comes up with a cheaper alternative that is right outside our doorstep soon!