Love it or hate it, the heatwave is returning with a high of 30ºC expected on Sunday. However, this time around, we’re determined to be prepared. We’ve snapped up these cooling pillows, restocked the wine rack with rosé and practically bought shares in this genius SPF.
So, when we heard about the ‘ice cream for breakfast’ trend, we knew we wanted in. And, as it turns out, the secret to surviving a 30ºC commute may be hiding in Tesco’s freezer aisle.
I first spotted Sambazon Scoopable Frozen Açaí (£4.70 for 500ml) during my daily TikTok scroll, where shoppers were already plotting emergency Tesco runs ahead of the warm weather. Comments went along the likes of: ‘OMG I need this!! You’ve made me want a trip to Tesco asap 🤩🤩’
Some are comparing it to ice cream, but it’s actually healthier, as it’s made with antioxidant-packed açaí, a small, purple berry native to the Amazon rainforest and popular in Brazil and beyond. Pronounced ‘ah-sigh-ee’, it’s most commonly used to make smoothie bowls, often topped with extra fruit, nuts and seeds. So far, so yum.
And unlike traditional açaí packs, which need blending before serving, this can be scooped straight from the tub, making it a quick option before heatwave commutes and sweaty working-from-home breakfasts.
While some may turn to overnight oats or smoothies during hot weather, we love the idea of a healthy frozen scoop.
We'll still be reaching for iced coffee and a desk fan when the temperature hits 30ºC, but a scoop of frozen açaí before opening the laptop sounds like a pretty good place to start.
Stacey looks after all food and drink reviews — from coffee pods and veg boxes, to natural wine and tequila. Stacey is also founder of Crummbs, where she’s written nearly 2,000 restaurant and hotel reviews since 2013. Prior to this, Stacey wrote hundreds of in-depth buying guides for the Independent, i newspaper and BBC Good Food, as well as reviewing restaurants and interviewing celebrities in her column at Balance Magazine. Stacey has also appeared in BAFTA-nominated BBC documentary Blood, Sweat & Takeaways, where she investigated South East Asia's food production industry, appearing on both Newsnight and BBC World Service to share her findings. Regularly checking out the latest restaurants, bars and product launches, Stacey also loves experimenting with recipes at home, and is a WSET-certified wine and spirits expert, with over 10 years of experience in the business. You can follow Stacey on Instagram @crummbs_uk
