Blue spirulina smoothie, featuring coconut yogurt, mango, and pineapple, is a refreshing and naturally sweet drink that looks like a clear sky in a glass. It’s completely free of artificial colors and refined sugars, 100% vegan and dairy-free, and a tropical treat ready in just 5 minutes.
You’ve probably seen those amazing blue drinks on social media and wondered how to make them at home? This recipe will show you how. The secret to the vibrant blue color is blue spirulina powder, a nutrient-rich algae extract. But don’t worry, it doesn’t taste fishy.
To make your blue spirulina smoothie, simply coat the inside of a glass with coconut yogurt to create cute little clouds. Then, add a frozen banana, some tropical fruit, a splash of plant-based milk, a tablespoon of almond butter, and the blue spirulina to the blender. Blend the ingredients well until the mixture is thick and creamy, then pour it directly into a glass. It’s so easy and delicious!
Blue spirulina smoothie is a great summer drink to start a positive morning and is also great for breakfast and lunch. It’s healthy and packed with antioxidants, along with the vitamin C found in mango and pineapple.
Ingredients
Yield: 2 Small Smoothies
- Frozen banana in chunks – 1 medium
- Plain coconut yogurt – ½ cup (Divided)
- Unsweetened soy milk – ½ cup
- Frozen mango – ¾ cup
- Frozen pineapple – ½ cup
- Almond butter – 1 tablespoon
- Blue spirulina powder – 1 teaspoon
- Ice – ¼ cup (optional)
- Maple syrup (optional)
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Cut the bananas into small pieces and freeze them for at least 20 minutes or overnight (for a thicker juice).
Step 2: Use the back of a spoon and spoon about half of the coconut yogurt onto the inside walls of a clear glass (This forms those fluffy clouds you see from the outside)
Step 3: Add the remaining yogurt, soy milk, frozen mango, frozen pineapple, almond butter, blue spirulina, and optional ice or sweetener to a blender.
Step 4: Mix the ingredients on high speed for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until the mixture is smooth (if the mixture is too thick, use the blender plunger to push the fruit down or add a little water).
Step 5: Pour the blue juice into the prepared glass and serve immediately (you can also keep it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours).
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
Blue spirulina smoothie is a refreshing smoothie bursting with tropical flavors, giving you a great energy boost without a sugar crash. Lovely to eat with chunky, crispy sourdough bread, topped with peanut butter and strawberry slices.
Have you tried making this lovely blue drink? Please come back and share your thoughts about our blue spirulina smoothie in the comments.
Vegan Blue Spirulina Smoothie
Start your day with this tropical drink! Packed with frozen fruit, coconut yogurt, and beautifully bright algae, it is naturally sweet, refreshing, and super easy to blend up at home.
Ingredients
- 1 medium banana (frozen in chunks)
- ½ cup plain coconut yogurt (Divided)
- ½ cup unsweetened soy milk
- ¾ cup frozen mango
- ½ cup frozen pineapple
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 teaspoon blue spirulina powder
- ¼ cup ice (optional)
- Maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the bananas into small pieces and freeze them for at least 20 minutes or overnight (for a thicker juice).
- Use the back of a spoon and spoon about half of the coconut yogurt onto the inside walls of a clear glass (This forms those fluffy clouds you see from the outside)
- Add the remaining yogurt, soy milk, frozen mango, frozen pineapple, almond butter, blue spirulina, and optional ice or sweetener to a blender.
- Mix the ingredients on high speed for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until the mixture is smooth (if the mixture is too thick, use the blender plunger to push the fruit down or add a little water).
- Pour the blue juice into the prepared glass and serve immediately (you can also keep it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours).
Notes
My advice for achieving a thick foam is to make sure your coconut yogurt is thick. If you don't have soy milk, unsweetened oat or almond milk works excellently.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 278Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 97mgCarbohydrates: 52gFiber: 5gSugar: 40gProtein: 9g
Just a heads up — The calorie count and nutritional info here are just estimates! The actual numbers might vary a bit depending on the brands and ingredients you use.