Simple But Genius Ways To Eat Spirulina More Often

What does spirulina taste like?

Spirulina tastes more or less how you would expect algae to taste, like a mouthful of lake water with a hint of sulphur. Don’t let that put you off. Disguise this acquired taste by combining it with fruit in a smoothy or sprinkled into food. Cooking also deadens its flavour. Use the delicious recipes below as inspiration.

How to eat powdered spirulina: smoothies and juices 

Super easy: just add a tablespoon or two of powdered spirulina to your favourite smoothies and juices. It will boost your antioxidant intake and provide a nice source of protein. Try adding it to this delectable green spinach, zucchini and celery smoothie, the perfect drink for vegans, or to your next batch of fresh juice such as pomegranate and orange.

How to eat spriulina: healthy green bread 

Spirulina makes a great addition to pasta and gnocchi because its flavour is neutral once cooked. Start by grinding the spirulina capsules in a pestle and mortar. Just a teaspoon of powder is enough to give your noodles a gorgeous blue-green hue. Try adding a little spirulina to this traditional pasta dough.

Spirulina in salad dressings

Salad dressings are another great way to sneak spirulina into your everyday meals. You can try adding it to vinaigrettes or this easy recipe for salad dressing: 1 avocado + 1 teaspoon of spirulina powder + lemon juice + drizzle of olive oil. You can use it in any salad.

Spirulina in protein-packed desserts