The first time I heard about this kind of smoothie I was SHOCKED to see that it actually was the bright, Crayola-cerulean blue advertised on the menu. Since then, I have loved making it for friends and family. It’s really tasty and the bright color brings a special wow factor. Spirulina also packs a serious nutritional punch. It’s a powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. It may also lower bad LDL cholesterol. Thanks to its high nutrient content, spirulina has been described as, “the single most nutritious food on the planet.”¹ How about that for your breakfast smoothie?

The Recipe

To Blend:

• 1/2 banana (frozen)
• 1/3 cup mango (frozen)
• 1/3 cup pineapple (frozen)
• 1/2 kiwi
• 1/2 cup coconut water
• 1/2 cup Fage 0% greek yogurt
• 1 tsp blue spirulina powder

To Top:

• 1/2 banana, sliced
• 1 tsp shredded coconut
• 1/2 kiwi
• 1/4 cup blueberries

Blend the blendables and top with toppings. Experiment with the color by modulating the amount of spirulina powder. Add more for something closer to cobalt and less for a pale sky blue.

Blend one for yourself? Tag us on Instagram @runningbysix so we can show you off!

Sources:

1. Leech, Joe. “10 Health Benefits of Spirulina.” Healthline, Healthline Media, 5 Oct. 2018, www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-spirulina.