Blue Spirulina Smoothie
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Blue Spirulina Smoothie
Description
The Blue Spirulina Smoothie features a blend of frozen avocado and blueberries with coconut milk, resulting in a creamy and colorful beverage with a subtle sweetness from added sugar or sweetener. Blue spirulina powder not only colors the smoothie bright blue but adds a unique earthy undertone. The frozen ingredients create a cold, thick texture without requiring ice.
Once blended, the smoothie can be served in a bowl with customizable toppings such as chocolate nibs, chopped nuts, or sliced fruit to add texture and flavor contrast. This makes it adaptable for different tastes or dietary preferences.
The recipe notes suggest various additions like protein powders, collagen, seeds, or nut butters, which can boost protein content or richness. These ingredients can be mixed in during blending to create different flavor profiles and nutritional benefits.
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk or any plant-based milk, unsweetened
- 1 cup blueberries frozen
- 1 avocado frozen
- 1 teaspoon blue spirulina powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar or preferred low-carb sweetener
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a high-speed smoothie blender and process until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the blue spirulina smoothie into a bowl and top with your favorite toppings (chocolate nibs, chopped nuts, sliced fruit - feel free to use your creativity)! Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can enhance the smoothie by adding various frozen fruits like mango, pineapple, or banana to change the flavor.
- Incorporate protein powder or collagen powder for added nutrition, suitable for paleo or whole30 diets.
- Try mixing in seeds such as chia, hemp, or sesame for extra texture and nutrients.
- Adding nut butters like peanut, cashew, or almond can increase creaminess and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 410kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 413mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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