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This acai bowl porridge offers a more comforting and seasonal take, perfect for keeping acai on the menu beyond the summer.
Designed for food service professionals, this recipe combines a cold acai base with hot porridge, creating an interesting contrast.
Developed in collaboration with Chef Matthieu Payet-Godel, it allows you to tailor your menu to the seasons while maintaining consistent quality.
It thus meets the expectations of customers looking for nutritious, balanced products that are well-suited for cooler weather.
The ingredients you'll need
Acai Base
Porridge
- 200 ml of almond milk
- 60 g of muesli
Toppings
- 1 fresh fig
- A few raspberries
How to Make an Acai Bowl Porridge
How to Make Porridge
Heat the almond milk in a saucepan until it comes to a boil, then remove it from the heat to control the final texture.
Add the muesli, cover, and let it sit for about ten minutes to create a creamy, smooth porridge.
This step can be planned in advance to streamline kitchen operations and minimize wait times during service.
Preparing the acai base
Blend the acai berries with half a banana until the mixture is smooth, even, and thick enough to serve. This recipe doesn't require any added sugar, since the acai berries are already sweet.
This base is easy to make and does not require any special techniques, which ensures consistent results in production.
Dressage
Spoon the porridge into a bowl, leaving a separate space for the acai layer to add visual structure to the plate.
Next, add the acai and banana mixture to one side, keeping a clear separation between the two mixtures.
Arrange the fig slices and raspberries to add color and make the final presentation more appealing to the customer.
This presentation highlights the contrast between warm and cool tones and reinforces the perception of the product's quality when in use.
CHR's Tips for This Acai Bowl
This recipe requires a slightly longer preparation time because the porridge is made fresh in the kitchen.
To make serving easier, the porridge can be prepared in advance—or even the night before—as overnight oats.
This process reduces shipping time to about ten minutes while ensuring high product quality.
It is therefore an effective solution for maintaining an attractive acai offering during the fall and winter months.
The cost of goods sold for the acai bowl porridge
The cost of ingredients for this recipe is based on average prices observed in the foodservice industry or when purchasing in bulk.
It breaks down as follows:
- Acai = €1.30
- Banana = €0.10
- Almond drink = €0.50
- Muesli = €0.24
- Fresh fig ≈ €0.48
- Raspberries ≈ 0.36 €
The total cost of ingredients is therefore approximately €2.98 per serving.
This positioning remains consistent for a menu item perceived as high-value, particularly as part of a premium breakfast or brunch offering.
With a suggested retail price between €10 and €12, this recipe allows you to maintain a margin in line with industry standards.
These estimates may vary depending on suppliers, seasonal factors, and purchase volumes.
Variations on this recipe
This recipe can be adapted based on your culinary style and the seasonal availability of ingredients in your kitchen.
A winter-themed version can be made with cooked or roasted fruit to enhance its comforting qualities. A version with apples or pears is definitely worth considering.
You can also add toppings like seeds or granola to enhance the texture.
Finally, a cold version—such as overnight oats—allows for faster service while maintaining the nutritional value.
Key Takeaways
This acai bowl porridge is a great way to keep acai on the menu all year round.
It allows us to offer a unique recipe, tailored to the cooler seasons, while maintaining a focus on profitability.
Be sure to check out the chef's other creations as well Matthieu Payet-Godel to enhance your menu.
