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Home » Recipes » Smoothies » Strawberry Spirulina Smoothie

Strawberry Spirulina Smoothie

Published: Apr 9, 2019 · Updated: Apr 9, 2019 by Natalie · This post may contain affiliate links · 15 Comments

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Creamy and loaded with fruity flavor, Strawberry Spirulina Smoothie is perfect morning drink. This tasty breakfast smoothie is DELICIOUS, super simple to throw together, and a wonderful way to get your daily dose of greens. It's made without added sugars, loaded with nutrients, antioxidants and SUPERFOODS.

Healthy Strawberry Spirulina Smoothie with spinach and superfoods

Oh man, you think at some point you can actually get fed with strawberries, but hey... that's not the case with me. Nope! I'm super obsessed with strawberries. I've been obsessed since the first day they appeared on the market. And I can only guess my obsession will continue until the end of the season... maybe a bit beyond.

In a very short time, I had like a ton of fresh strawberries. I already devoured a few Strawberry Chia Puddings with my husband. And my kiddo was super excited the other day when I made him Strawberry Banana Muffins. This weekend I'm planning to bake a bunch of Strawberry Oatmeal Cookies for next week. You see... that's not quite normal. But what can I do? Strawberries are one tempting little delights.

My favorite way to have fresh fruits in the morning is to make a SMOOTHIE. This amazing green Strawberry Spirulina Smoothie recipe is actually one of the first recipes I shared on my blog back in 2016. It still is one of my favorite smoothie recipe EVER. It features delicious fresh strawberries and sweet banana but also some powerful SUPERFOODS also.

Healthy Strawberry Spirulina Smoothie with spinach and superfoods

The original recipe was quite plain so over the years it kinda evolved to this goodness. Strawberry Spirulina Smoothie will delight you even if you're not a big green smoothie fan.

It's unbelievably sweet but made without any added sugars, creamy and dreamy, thick and so drinkable. + It's loaded with all that body needs in the morning - fibers, high-quality PLANT proteins, healthy omega-3s, and many MANY essential vitamins and minerals. A nutrient powerhouse. Perfect healthy breakfast smoothie.

Healthy Strawberry Spirulina Smoothie with spinach and superfoods

HOW TO MAKE STRAWBERRY SPIRULINA SMOOTHIE

To make this green smoothie you will only need a few simple ingredients:

  • Banana: Ripe banana is the best choice here. It will give the smoothie amazing creaminess but also sweetness so you don’t need to add extra added sugars later. If you like your smoothie EXTRA creamy, you can use a frozen banana.
  • Milk: Almond milk is the best choice for making this strawberry banana smoothie. It's mildly sweet with a hint of nutty flavor which pairs nicely with fruity banana and strawberries. I don’t recommend using cows milk or coconut milk here. Smoothie won’t taste nice using those milk. You can sub almond milk for organic soy milk.

But what makes this smoothie extra special are added SUPERFOODS:

  • Ceylon cinnamon gave this unbelievable scent and beautiful flavor.
  • Hemp seeds are loaded with healthy fats. They are exceptionally rich in two essential fatty acids, omega-6 and omega-3 but also a great source of high-quality proteins (1). You can definitely swap hemp seeds for chia seeds or flax seeds here. Use one you have at home, and the one you prefer.
  • Baobab powder boosted this strawberry banana smoothie to a whole new level, adding citrusy flavor but also fibers and a whole lot of vitamin C – a powerful antioxidant and immune booster (2).

Strawberry Banana Smoothie with spirulina and spinach

There are many stars in this beautiful smoothie story, but maybe the greatest are STRAWBERRIES, spinach and of course SPIRULINA.

  • Strawberries: Strawberries are low-calorie fruit that is sweet and just delightful. But what's making strawberries so delightful is not just sweetness but the fact that this little fruit is loaded with vitamin C - powerful immune boosting and healthy skin antioxidant (3). Fresh strawberries are the best here, but frozen will work fine too. If you’re using frozen strawberries, you might expect creamier and dense texture so you’ll probably need to add extra liquid – milk.
  • Spinach: Spinach is one powerful green. And by powerful, I mean POWERFUL. It's a nutrient-rich vegetable containing high amounts of carotenoids, vitamin C, vitamin K, folic acid, iron, and calcium (4). When making smoothies, I like to use baby spinach. It's delicate and mildly sweet. Perfect for making green smoothies.

What is SPIRULINA?

Spirulina is a type of blue-green algae that grows naturally in oceans and salty lakes. Yeah, I know... the thought of adding algae into your drink... kinda gross BUT spirulina is a superfood with many nutrients and many MANY health benefits. It's really worth trying it out and sees if it can fit in your diet.

Dried spirulina contains about 60 to 70 percent protein. It’s actually considered one of the few plant-based sources of complete protein, meaning it contains all essential amino acids your body needs but can't produce on its own. It’s also a good source of calcium, iron, magnesium, and vitamins A, E, and K. (5) Also, spirulina has powerful antioxidant and inflammation-fighting properties, as well as the ability to boost immunity. (6)

What does spirulina taste like?

Well, honestly it's not the tastiest thing I ever tried but you can mask its intense veggie green, slightly earthy taste combining spirulina in fruity drinks like this Strawberry Spirulina Smoothie. Trust me, you will not even know it's in there.

Strawberry Banana Smoothie with spirulina and spinach

This Strawberry Spirulina Smoothie is ALL NATURAL, made with fresh wholesome ingredients, and boosted with powerful superfoods. It’s loaded with nutrients – fibers, plant-based proteins, heart-healthy fats. It's also vegan and added-sugar-free - naturally sweetened with ripe banana and strawberries. It's rich, creamy and amazing!

It's one of those green smoothie recipes you may be a little intimidating to try, but you end up not regretting one single bit.

If you’re looking for more SMOOTHIE RECIPES, check these out:

  • Carrot Cake Smoothie
  • Ginger Banana Smoothie
  • Strawberry Peanut Butter Smoothie

Enjoy!

Healthy Strawberry Spirulina Smoothie with spinach and superfoods

Strawberry Spirulina Smoothie

By Natalie
An easy, healthy, and super tasty Strawberry Spirulina Smoothie that's loaded w/ good for you ingredients like SUPERFOODS and fresh fruits! It's vegan and added-sugar-free.
4.7 from 28 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 1 min
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American, International
Servings 1 cup
Calories 265 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 cup almond milk or organic soy milk
  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach
  • 1 teaspoon spirulina powder
  • 1 tablespoon hemp seeds or chia seeds or flaxseeds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baobab powder

Instructions
 

  • Add all the ingredients into your blender and process until smooth. Add more milk if smoothie is too thick. 
  • Pour in glass and add toppings: cacao nibs, bee polled. Drink immediately.

Notes

As a measure, I used UScup(240ml).
Add honey or maple syrup to sweeten smoothie, if you like.
For VEGAN: omit bee pollen as topping.
*** This recipe was originally published on May 05, 2016 and was updated on April 09, 2019  with new photos and upgraded recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 10g | Sodium: 382mg | Potassium: 740mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 2965IU | Vitamin C: 61.1mg | Calcium: 362mg | Iron: 4.4mg
Keyword green smoothie recipe, strawberry banana smoothie, strawberry spirulina smoothie
Tried this recipe?Pease take a moment and leave a comment letting me know how you liked it. I love hearing from you!
DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but I have endeavored to be as accurate as possible.

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Natalie Knezic is a certified nutrition coach, and weight loss specialist, and creator of Natalie's health blog. She's passionate about helping others live healthier more fulfilled lives through a healthy diet and active lifestyle. She actively coaches, creates recipes, and writes about a healthy lifestyle. Her articles have been featured on many popular websites, like Shape, Men’s Fitness, Greatist, Pure Wow, Mashed, The Huffington Post, ELLE Magazine, and many more.

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  1. Rhianna says

    January 06, 2021 at 10:15 am

    5 stars
    Really liked this smoothie, was not too sweet but has a nice flavour and nice colour. I used frozen spinach and strawberries.

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  2. Rose says

    June 19, 2020 at 7:59 am

    5 stars
    My first time using Spirulina and was concerned that it would taste fishy, but it didn’t and was actually the best smoothie I have ever made! Did not use baobab and used frozen spinach and strawberries and a mix of chia and flax seeds. Definitely going to make again!

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      June 19, 2020 at 4:10 pm

      Thank you for lovely comment and feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed this smoothie ;)

  3. Melissa says

    April 16, 2019 at 5:41 pm

    Mmm a delicious way to start the day for sure! I have never heard of Baobab powder but after reading the citrus flavor notes and benefits I think I need to try it!!

    Reply
  4. Uma Srinivas says

    April 15, 2019 at 9:55 pm

    5 stars
    Beautiful and healthy smoothie! I am a big fan of a strawberry smoothie but never tried with spirulina. I would love to make this soon.

    Reply
  5. Denay DeGuzman says

    April 15, 2019 at 8:53 pm

    5 stars
    I love the whole idea about this strawberry banana smoothie with spirulina! It looks so gorgeous and flavorful! I also love the shape of that sweet mason jar. It makes serving and enjoying this recipe so happy and inviting!

    Reply
  6. Jagruti Dhanecha says

    April 15, 2019 at 3:47 pm

    5 stars
    I was expecting a pink colour smoothie ;) can't wait for the warm weather so we can indulge in a good smoothie!

    Reply
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