Healthy and Refreshing Summer Spirulina Smoothie Recipe

Looking for a quick energy boost in a cool, refreshing drink? This bright green Summer Spirulina Smoothie is packed with nutrient-dense, plant-based ingredients that support energy, immunity, and overall wellness—no artificial colors needed!

This recipe blends frozen fruits like frozen banana, frozen mango, frozen pineapple, and frozen blueberries for natural sweetness and a creamy texture.

The real star? Spirulina powder—a vibrant blue-green algae powder known for its powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Just a teaspoon of spirulina powder is a concentrated source of plant-based protein, essential amino acids, and omega-3 fatty acids. It’s no wonder NASA once studied spirulina as a food source for astronauts—it’s that nutritious!

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You can use blue spirulina powder for a stunning blue smoothie or green spirulina powder if you’re going for a more traditional green smoothie vibe. Both versions bring beautiful color and mild, neutral flavor that blends well with tropical fruit and greens like baby spinach or kale.

Why Spirulina?

Spirulina is one of the most popular blue-green algae, known for its anti-inflammatory properties and ability to help support blood pressure, stabilize blood sugar levels, and even bind to heavy metals in the body. It’s also a complete protein source, making it an ideal addition to vegan smoothie recipes.

Summer Spirulina Smoothie Ingredients (Makes 2 servings)

• 1 frozen banana
• ½ cup frozen mango
• ½ cup frozen pineapple
• ½ cup frozen blueberries or mixed berries
• 1 handful baby spinach or kale
• 1 tablespoon hemp seeds or flax seed for extra grams of protein and fiber
• 1 cup plant-based milk of choice (we love unsweetened oat milk, but almond milk, cashew milk, or rice milk also work great!)
• 1 teaspoon spirulina powder (blue spirulina or green spirulina—your choice!)
• Optional: 1 tablespoon almond butter ( our your favorite nut butter for a protein-packed smoothie)
• Optional: A few ice cubes (for a colder, thicker smoothie)

Directions

Add all ingredients into a powerful blender (we use a Vitamix, but a speed blender or jug blender attachment on a food processor works too). Blend until smooth. If you prefer your smoothies colder or thicker, toss in more ice cubes or even coconut milk ice cubes.

Tips & Variations

• Want more greens? Toss in extra baby greens or a cup of diced cucumber for added freshness.
• For a fun twist, try turning this into a blue smoothie bowl topped with your favorite smoothie bowl toppings like granola, chia seeds, fresh fruit, or coconut flakes.
• Use coconut water instead of plant milk for a lighter, more tropical flavor.
• Add a pinch of stevia powder or ½ teaspoon lemon juice to balance sweetness if needed.
• You can find organic spirulina powder at most health food stores or grocery stores.

This smoothie is naturally dairy-free, vegan, and a complete plant-based protein source—perfect for anyone looking for delicious smoothie options packed with lots of beneficial nutrients.

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Summer Spirulina Smoothie

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Total Time10 minutes mins

Course: Beverages

Cuisine: Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: smoothie, spirulina

Yield: 1 person

Ingredients

• 1 frozen banana
• ½ cup frozen mango
• ½ cup frozen pineapple
• ½ cup frozen blueberries or mixed berries
• 1 handful baby spinach or kale
• 1 tablespoon hemp seeds or flax seed for extra grams of protein and fiber
• 1 cup plant-based milk of choice we love unsweetened oat milk, but almond milk, cashew milk, or rice milk also work great!
• 1 teaspoon spirulina powder blue spirulina or green spirulina—your choice!

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Instructions

• Add all ingredients into a powerful blender (we use a Vitamix, but a speed blender or jug blender attachment on a food processor works too). Blend until smooth. If you prefer your smoothies colder or thicker, toss in more ice cubes or even coconut milk ice cubes.