Spirulina for breakfast? Hear us out. 🍫

This chocolate spirulina smoothie is creamy, chocolatey and just sweet enough to feel like a treat — while sneaking in a little green goodness.

The secret? Cacao. Its rich chocolate flavour pairs surprisingly well with organic spirulina powder, helping balance spirulina’s naturally earthy taste. Blend it all together and you get a smooth, satisfying spirulina smoothie that tastes much more like dessert than a health-food experiment. And yes, the kids might actually ask for another one. 👀

This recipe makes 1 large or 2 small servings and takes about 5 minutes start to finish.

Ingredients

• 1 frozen banana
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
• 1 teaspoon Niva Organic Spirulina powder
• 1 tablespoon almond or peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup or 2 pitted dates
• 1/2 cup ice cubes
• Cacao nibs, for topping (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine the base. Add the frozen banana, almond milk, cacao powder, spirulina powder, nut butter, and maple syrup to a blender.
2. Blend. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30-45 seconds.
3. Add ice. Add the ice cubes and blend again until thick and creamy.
4. Taste and adjust. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed, then pour into a glass.
5. Top and serve. Top with a sprinkle of cacao nibs and serve immediately.

Tip: Swap the banana for frozen cauliflower florets for a lower-sugar version with the same creamy texture.

Ready to try it yourself?
Niva’s Organic Spirulina powder is coming soon. In the meantime, save this recipe and get ready to bring a little more green to your table.