Sweet Spirulina Smoothie
This sweet spirulina smoothie also contains chlorella and wheatgrass. Coconut meat, banana, and mint make this a sweet, creamy, delicious detox drink.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240ml) unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup (180g) raw young Thai coconut meat
- 1 cup (25g) kale leaves
- 1/4 cup (10g) firmly packed mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon wheatgrass powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chlorella powder
- 1/4 teaspoon spirulina powder
- 10 drops alcohol-free peppermint-flavored or plain liquid stevia
- Pinch of Celtic sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon probiotic powder (optional, see notes)
- 1 medium-sized frozen sliced banana
- 2 cups (250g) ice cubes
optional boosters:
- 2 tablespoons mint-flavored liquid chlorophyll
- 1 tablespoon Bulletproof XCT oil
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
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Throw everything into your blender (including any boosters) and blast on high for 30 to 60 seconds until smooth and creamy.
Recipe Notes
*Probiotic Powder - I add 1/2 teaspoon of probiotic powder to all smoothies to replenish stores of healthy bacteria for immunity, digestion, detox, and to balance the acidic effects of high-sugar fruits and other sweeteners. The really potent probiotics require refrigeration. If you have capsules, break the shell and release the powder. Unsweetened probiotic-rich liquids like kefirs (water, coconut water, milk varieties) or kombucha make wonderful health-promoting additions to shakes, too.
*Celtic Sea Salt - I add a pinch (or more) of this alkalizing, mineral-rich salt to all smoothies to boost the natural flavor of fruits and veggies; temper the acidity of sweet fruits and sweeteners; stimulate the lymphatic system; replenish electrolytes; aid digestion; and help the body access energy. I do not recommend adding common table salt which is generally heated to extreme temperatures, iodized, bleached, processed, and refined. This salt does not have the same benefits. If you have a health condition that requires you to limit your sodium intake consult your doctor before adding salt to your smoothies.
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Photo by Trent Lanz; styling by Alicia Buszczak