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Recipe

Blue spirulina smoothie

Total time:
7 minutes
Yield:
5 servings

Spirulina is a type of blue-green algae with strong antioxidant effects. Kick start your day with this nutritious, creamy smoothie!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (250 mL) frozen mango chunks
  • 1 cup (250 mL) frozen pineapple chunks
  • 1 banana, frozen, cut into slices
  • 2 cups (500 mL) milk (or any alternative such as oat, rice or soy)
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) vanilla yogurt
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) blue spirulina powder
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) honey (optional)

Preparation

  1.  Add all of the ingredients to a blender, taking care to seal the lid tightly.
  2. Blend on a high speed, until fully blended and smooth.
  3. Pour into your favourite glass and serve.
  4. Enjoy!

Yield: Five regular glass-sized servings.

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