Most people only use spirulina as a powder to mix into smoothies for an extra nutritional boost.
Spirulina contains an astonishing amount of nutrients, including antioxidants like chlorophyll and beta-carotene, vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids.
It is also very rich in protein and contains all essential amino acids. A full 65-71% of spirulina's weight consists of protein, making it more than twice as protein-rich as meat, measured by protein per gram.
In other words, it is superfood in its true sense, and something we like to incorporate into food in more ways than just smoothies.
Here are 5 of our favorite recipes that are excellent for adding spirulina to your daily diet in a more varied way.
1. Spirulina Dressing
1/2 large avocado or one small whole
1 tsp spirulina
1 small zucchini (de-salted and chopped)
0.5 dl hemp seeds
1 tbsp white miso
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 dl water (or more if you want it thinner)
Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until desired consistency.
2. Spirulina Pesto
2 dl walnuts (soaked overnight)
3 dl baby spinach
1 dl fresh basil
1 tsp spirulina or AFA algae
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 garlic clove
1 dl water
3 tbsp nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp natural salt
First blend the nuts in a high-speed blender.
Then blend in the rest until desired consistency and season with salt.
3. Spirulina Kale
1 kale, washed and cut into suitable pieces
0.5 dl nutritional yeast
1 tbsp spirulina
1 tbsp paprika powder
Mix all powders together in a bowl with a spoon.
Rub the kale with the powder.
Place in a dehydrator or regular oven until crispy.
4. Spirulina Water
500 ml sparkling water
1 fresh lemon
6 drops stevia or another sweetener like xylitol
1-2 tsp spirulina depending on mood
Squeeze the lemon juice into a large glass pitcher.
Add sweetener and spirulina.
Pour in sparkling water and mix.
5. Spirulina Nicecream
2 frozen bananas (peeled)
1-2 large handfuls baby spinach
1 tsp spirulina
Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend.
Garnish with fruit.
