![A glass filled with a thick, blue beverage sits on a rustic, wooden surface. A bowl and spoon with blue powder sits in the foreground, with mangoes and bananas in the background.](/sites/default/files/styles/large_1/public/2022-08/Blue-Spirulina-Smoothie-web.jpeg.webp?itok=aYIRwhd-)
Spirulina is a type of blue-green algae with strong antioxidant effects. Kick start your day with this nutritious, creamy smoothie!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 mL) frozen mango chunks
- 1 cup (250 mL) frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 banana, frozen, cut into slices
- 2 cups (500 mL) milk (or any alternative such as oat, rice or soy)
- ¼ cup (60 mL) vanilla yogurt
- 1 tsp (5 mL) blue spirulina powder
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) chia seeds
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) honey (optional)
Preparation
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender, taking care to seal the lid tightly.
- Blend on a high speed, until fully blended and smooth.
- Pour into your favourite glass and serve.
- Enjoy!
Yield: Five regular glass-sized servings.
Program Details
AGRICULTURE
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
Program Location
Online
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