Spirulina is a well-known superfood and easy addition to most diets and lifestyles. This list of possible benefits is long, however it is most known for being highly nutrient dense, a powerful source of antioxidants, containing anti-inflammatory properties, helping to improve muscle strength and endurance, and its potential effect on anemia and blood-sugar regulation. You can read more about spirulina here:

Spirulina Powder 101: Why You Should Try This Microalgae

Spirulina users can enjoy these powdered, green microalgae in smoothies or straight from the jar. In this post, we will provide tips for mixing up the best consistency with water and three additional super easy, and tasty, ways to take Spirulina.

 

How To Mix Spirulina Powder In Water

 

The first and simplest way to take Spirulina Powder daily is to mix with water. Nobody likes a clumpy texture, so we are sharing a few tips to get the most enjoyable consistency.

 

Please note: You can use this method to mix with any other liquid – a favorite of ours is vegetable juice!

 

Step 1: Measure out the amount you want to consume (usually about 1 teaspoon).

 

Step 2: Add a small amount of liquid very slowly – just enough that it completely coats the powder. While you're pouring, use a spoon to stir the mixture simultaneously. Using a little warm water (not hot), will help dissolve the Spirulina faster and will not destroy any of the essential nutrients. You can use cold, but warm works a lot better.

 

Step 3: Once you've poured at least half of the liquid you want to consume, begin stirring more quickly. Don't add the remaining liquid until the mixture has changed color (you’re looking for a deep green color). Make sure there aren't any clumps/granules floating around or stuck to the bottom of the glass.

 

Step 4: If you used warm water, add ice, make sure it is to your liking, and enjoy!

 

Four Super Simple Ways To Take Spirulina Powder

1. Mermaid Spirulina Bowl

Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 2 mins
Total: 7 mins
Yield: 1 serving

 

Ingredients:

3 frozen (very ripe) bananas
 
1/2 avocado
 
1/4 cup soy milk
 
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
 
1 tsp Maju Spirulina Powder
 
Top with some granola, toasted coconut, blueberries and kiwi

 

Instructions:

Step 1: Add all ingredients to blender and blend until desired consistency is reached, adding additional milk if necessary.
 
Step 2: Pour into bowl and add toppings.
 
Step 3: Enjoy!

 

2. Straight, With A Little Honey

 

Prep: 1 min
Cook: 1 min
Total: 2 mins
Yield: 1 bowl

 

Ingredients:

Honey
 
1 cup water
 
1 tsp Maju Spirulina Powder

 

Instructions:

Step 1: Add the dry spirulina to a cup.
 
Step 2: Add some honey on top of the dry spirulina.
 
Step 3: Add about an ounce of water and give it a reallllllly good mix to make a "honey-spirulina paste".
 
Step 4: Add the remaining water.
 
Step 5: Slice lemon or lime, add to drink and stir.
 
Step 6: Enjoy!

 

3. Almond Milk and Spirulina
    

Prep: 1 min
Cook: 1 min
Total: 2 mins
Yield: 1 serving

 

Ingredients:

1/2 tsp Maju Spirulina Powder
 
1 cup almond milk
 
Sweetener of choice

 

Instructions:

Step 1: Pour spirulina powder into glass.
 
Step 2: Add enough milk to cover powder, stirring simultaneously.
 
Step 3: Once you've poured at least half of the milk, begin stirring more quickly until the color changes to a deep green.
 
Step 4: Once the color transitions to a darker green, add the remaining milk.  
 
Step 5: Make sure there aren't any clumps/granules floating around or stuck to the bottom of the glass.
 
Step 6: Sweeten to your preference and enjoy!

 

 

4. Spirulina Popcorn, Pesto, or Guacamole
   
   

Prep: 1 min
Cook: 1 min
Total: 2 mins
Yield: 1 serving

 

Ingredients:

½ - 1 tsp Maju Spirulina Powder
 
Guacamole or Pesto or Popcorn

 

Instructions:

Step 1: Add spirulina powder to 1 serving guacamole, pesto, or popcorn.
 
Step 2: Mix well.
 
Step 3: Enjoy!