What’s A Spirulina Smoothie?
A spirulina smoothie is a breakfast smoothie made of fruits, vegetables, and a touch of green spirulina powder. Spirulina is a plant-based super-protein because it contains all 9 essential amino acids, and 100 grams have 60 grams of proteins. Spirulina is a blue-green alga that grows in fresh and saltwater. It’s a superfood source for vegans as it’s a complete plant-based protein source. It means spirulina contains all the 9 essential amino acids your body needs. Spirulina also has many health benefits like:
reducing inflammation improving gut health lowering blood sugar level lowering cholesterol
You can buy spirulina in many health food stores, pharmacies, or in the organic aisle of most grocery stores.
Ingredients and Substitutions
A spirulina smoothie recipe is an easy vegan green smoothie. All you need to make this green smoothie is a powerful blender and a few ingredients.
Frozen Banana – A large fresh banana, peeled and cut into pieces the day before. Place in the bag in the freezer to freeze overnight. You can also use fresh bananas, but the smoothie won’t be as thick and creamy. Frozen Mango – or frozen pineapple. Avocado – Avocado adds healthy fatty acids to the smoothie. Make sure you use a ripe avocado without dark spots on its flesh to avoid a bitter aftertaste. Baby Spinach – Fresh baby spinach is the best, but you can also use trimmed kale. Almond Milk or any dairy-free milk you love, like coconut milk or hemp milk. Spirulina Powder – You can use blue spirulina or green spirulina. Both have very similar properties. Hemp Seeds – Hemp seeds or any seeds you like, chia seeds or flaxseeds. Seeds are good sources of gluten-free, vegan protein, and they also bring lots of nutrients like magnesium, zinc, and more! Maple Syrup – Maple syrup is optional. I use it because I love sweet smoothies so I add a touch of maple syrup. You can also use a pinch of stevia powder to avoid the added sugar. Vanilla Extract – for flavor.
How To Make A Spirulina Smoothie
It’s an excellent breakfast or afternoon snack to load your body with proteins, iron, and nutrients. It’s also fulfilling and refreshing after a workout to refuel your muscles with plant-based nutrients.
Storage Instructions
Smoothies don’t store well, especially when it’s using avocado. Avocado darkens fast and alters the flavor of raw food. Serve your spirulina smoothie immediately for the best flavor.
Nutrition Profile
This spirulina smoothie is a super healthy drink and high-protein smoothie containing per serving:
12 grams of protein 4 mg iron 10 grams fiber 369 mg calcium
More Vegan Smoothie Recipes
I love to make vegan smoothies for breakfast or snacks. It’s a refreshing and nourishing drink. Below I listed my favorite vegan smoothie recipes for you to try.
