Sunday, July 3, 2011

Spirulina Hawaiian Dream Smoothie

If you've read our previous posts, you know that I'm always trying to find ways of consuming my spirulina, which I still have from last summer! Good god when will it end! I have maybe half of the jar left.

I know that some people can tolerate the taste of spirulina, but I'm just not one of those people...

I've discovered that, as you could have guessed, it's best to combine sweet fruits like banana, dates and pineapple to spirulina to mask the taste.

Best colour evaa!

I got back from a run and was low on brown rice protein powder, so I substituted some spirulina to get the usual amount of protein for post-workout repair fuel. 

Honestly, with this spirulina smoothie recipe you will not taste the spirulina at all, maybe just lightly on the palate as an aftertaste, but other than that it tasted delicious!

1 banana, frozen
2 chunks of pineapple
1/2 tbsp spirulina
1 scoop vanilla brown rice protein powder
Dash of lime juice
Water to thin

Blend all ingredients until well combined. Enjoy as a post workout or anytime smoothie.

Posted by at 11:51 AM
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9 comments:

  1. VeganLisaJuly 4, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    That colour is incredible! I'm glad you found a delicious combination that allowed you get down some of that spirulina. It looks quite refreshing for a post-workout treat.

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  2. Pure2raw twinsJuly 4, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Love the color of this smoothie...you know we love our spirulina ;)

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  3. chinmayie @ love food eatJuly 4, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    I have never tired spirulina!
    I really love the colour of your smoothie!! it's quite wacky ;)

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    How many calories?

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  5. TaraFebruary 10, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    ok... totally need to know... what's spirulina??

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    1. Jenn and Jac @ sketch-free eatingFebruary 11, 2012 at 9:50 AM

      spirulina, also known as blue-gree algae, it's a complete protein and contains all amino acids and high in minerals :)

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  6. UnknownMay 5, 2013 at 11:27 PM

    It is really informative and quality of the content is extraordinary.
    Great piece of writing, I really liked the way you highlighted some really important and significant points. Thanks

    Spirulina Powder

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  7. Erlinda Lilly@XynergyJuly 2, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    You can never ran out of ways to rediscover Spirulina, especially if you're using the powdered type. You can add it in just about anything. Wonderful, right? :) Mix it in a dough, pesto cream, you name it. The latest I’ve tried is Spirulina in a tart! Can't be any more satisfying when you're taking in the healthy stuff. Will try this smoothie, by the way. The color is absolutely fantastic!

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  8. MistySeptember 10, 2013 at 1:19 AM

    I love organic spirulina! But like you, I didn't like it the first time I tried it. After trying it with some fruits/veggies, I came to like it finally! :)

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