Tropical Spirulina Smoothie

Delicious Tropical flavours with added Spirulina, which gives it that vibrant blue-green colour.

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WHAT IS SPIRULINA?

Spirulina is a remarkable protein-rich algae and has a vibrant blue-green colour. It contains brain boosting phycocyanin which gives it that pretty colour.

Is is also packed with all the essential amino acids for muscle toning and quick muscle recovery.

It makes a great plant protein as it's easily digestible and is also known for its cleansing abilities and effective detoxifies the body.

If you haven't started adding it to your smoothie.... this is your sign!

HOW TO MAKE SPIRULINA TASTE GOOD

Firstly, make sure to use a good quality brand. Being an algae, it is understandable that the taste is rather strong and not everyone's cup of tea. To help make it palatable (if you don't like it), simply pair it with fruit that has strong flavours. Example is this tropical smoothie that gets pineapple and coconut. The flavour of the pineapple overtakes the taste of the spirulina.

Other great fruit options to use are mango or kiwi.

TO MAKE THIS YOU WILL NEED

• A banana, fresh or frozen

• Pineapple, fresh or frozen

• Spirulina powder

• Hemp seeds

• Coconut flakes

• Coconut yoghurt

• Coconut milk (not the canned stuff), almond milk or coconut water. You can also go half and half if you like.

FRESH OR FROZEN

If you want a thick smoothie I suggest using frozen fruit and perhaps adding some ice cubes. The frozen will help give it a thicker texture.

OTHER SMOOTHIE RECIPES TO TRY

Tropical Green Smoothie

Blueberry Banana Smoothie

Vanilla Pear Smoothie

TROPICAL SPIRULINA SMOOTHIE

Delicious tropical flavours of pineapple and coconut, with added spirulina.

TIME: 5 minutes

SERVES: 1

INGREDIENTS

• 1 banana, fresh of frozen

• 1 cup pineapple, fresh or frozen

• 1 tsp spirulina powder

• 1 tbsp hemp seeds

• 1 tbsp coconut flakes

• 1 tbsp coconut yoghurt

• 1,5 cups coconut milk/ almond milk or coconut water (your choice)

  
  

INSTRUCTIONS

Using a high-speed blender, blend all the ingredients until completely smooth. Adjust the amount of liquid to your liking. Pour into a glass and enjoy!