Blue Spirulina Smoothie
This one has been on repeat in our house lately. My kids are obsessed — partly because it tastes like a tropical vacation, and partly because it looks like something out of a fantasy movie.
Serves 1-2 | Time: under 5 minutes
That color is completely natural, all from blue spirulina, which happens to be one of the most antioxidant-rich ingredients you can add to your diet. You’d never know it by how good this tastes.
Ingredients
1 cup coconut milk
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I like whey, use plant-based to keep it dairy free)
1 cup frozen pineapple
½ cup frozen mango
½ cup raw unsalted cashews
1 teaspoon blue spirulina
dash of salt
~ ½ cup ice
Instructions
Add all ingredients to your blender and blend until completely smooth.
Pour and enjoy.
NOTES
The cashews are the secret. They make this smoothie incredibly creamy without any dairy — don’t skip them.
Blue spirulina has almost no flavor on its own, so don’t let it intimidate you. It just makes everything beautiful with a major antioxidant boost.
Start with half a teaspoon of spirulina if you’re new to it, then work your way up. A little goes a long way for color.
Frozen fruit is key here — it keeps things thick and cold without watering it down with too much ice.
Tools + Ingredients I used for this
Blue Spirulina Powder - This is the one I use. USDA organic, neutral taste. A little goes a long way for color. I start with half a teaspoon and work my way up.
The Beast Mini Blender - This is the one I reach for every single day. Same great features as the Mega but compact, which makes it perfect for single servings and super easy to clean.
The Beast Mega Blender — A powerhouse blender that’s fully contained (no splatter!) and comes with a straw lid for easy on-the-go drinking. I have both sizes and this one’s great if you’re making larger batches.
My favorite Vintage Hobnail Glasses - these are beautiful but perhaps my favorite thing about them is they are hard to break!
xoxo,
Chelsea
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