Spirulina is a cyanobacteria, a type of blue-green algae. In this case, the algae is more green than blue. Algae is one of the most primitive forms of the plant life on earth today - it's the bottom of the food chain that feeds all kinds of marine life. It also has insane health benefits - in addition to extra protein, it contains essential vitamins and minerals too!

Where can I find spirulina powder?

Look for spirulina in your local grocery store or health foods store near the supplements or protein powder. If you can't find it in store, order it online!

Does spirulina make you feel full?

Yes, spirulina is packed with protein and all the essential amino acids . The quality of protein in spirulina is comparable to an egg. It's also packed with antioxidants and may lower "bad" cholesterol.

Is a spirulina smoothie healthy?

Absolutely! This green spirulina smoothie contains whole foods like banana and mango - both excellent sources of carbohydrate. It has plenty of protein from spirulina powder and peanut butter. The smoothie rounds out the macronutrients with healthy fat from peanut butter, avocado, and coconut milk.

Green Spirulina Smoothie

Name: Creamy Green Spirulina Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients: 2 frozen ripe bananas; 1/2 - 1 cup frozen mangoes; 1 heaping Tbsp peanut butter; 1/2 ripe avocado; 1 teaspoon spirulina (or less if you want a less green smoothie); 1-2 cups coconut milk to nearly cover solid ingredients (more if you like thinner smoothie); Nut butter (I had Macadamia nut butter on hand, but use what you have!); Blueberries; Sliced bananas; Coconut flakes; Macadamia nuts; Coconut whipped cream

Description

This green spirulina smoothie is decadent AND ultra healthy! It's packed with protein, nutrients and antioxidants. And it basically tastes like a milkshake. What's not to love?

Ingredients

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Shake:

2 frozen ripe bananas
1/2 - 1 cup frozen mangoes
1 heaping Tbsp peanut butter
1/2 ripe avocado
1 teaspoon spirulina (or less if you want a less green smoothie)
1-2 cups coconut milk to nearly cover solid ingredients (more if you like thinner smoothie)

Toppings/layer in:

Nut butter (I had Macadamia nut butter on hand, but use what you have!)
Blueberries
Sliced bananas
Coconut flakes
Macadamia nuts
Coconut whipped cream

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Instructions

Blend all ingredients until smooth.

Tip: start your blender on low, and build up speed as your ingredients mix in.

Layer in blueberries, bananas, etc. as you desire, and top with whipped cream, and anything else you're feeling.

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