This baby blue spirulina recipe makes having your everyday smoothie a little more fun! The blue from this smoothie comes from the spirulina that I’ve added to it but if you don’t have any, that’s okay! The ingredients in this smoothie will make the colour more green than blue without it.
I enjoy making smoothies for Carrington because it’s a great way to provide concentrated nutrients and healthy fats for her day.
But, what is spirulina?
Spirulina is a type of blue-green algae that grows in both salt and freshwater. It may be one of the most nutrient-dense foods on earth. This tiny alga is packed with nutrients! A single tablespoon (7 grams) of dried spirulina powder contains:
- Protein: 4 grams
- Vitamin B1 (thiamine): 11% of the RDA
- Vitamin B2 (riboflavin): 15% of the RDA
- Vitamin B3 (niacin): 4% of the RDA
- Copper: 21% of the RDA
- Iron: 11% of the RDA
In addition, the same amount holds only 20 calories and 1.7 grams of digestible carbs.
Scroll below to find the full list of nutrient-packed ingredients and instructions to make my Baby Blue Spirulina Smoothie. If you enjoyed this recipe, try my other smoothies such as Power Green Mint Smoothie and Strawberry Shake Surprise.
Baby Blue Spirulina Smoothie
- Yield: 1 smoothie 1x
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blended
Ingredients
- ½ cup frozen mango
- ½ an avocado
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 handful of spinach or kale
- ¼ cup of hemp hearts
- 1 cup of coconut water
- 1 tbsp of Unicorn Food blue spirulina powder
Instructions
Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender.
