Spirulina Recipes

Spirulina has earned its reputation as one of the world's most potent wellness ingredients. Whether you're using classic green spirulina or vibrant blue spirulina, these algae powders pack complete plant protein, antioxidants, minerals, and chlorophyll into every spoonful. And yes - spirulina recipes can taste great when used with a little finesse.

Why We're Excited About Green & Blue Spirulina Recipes

We've been experimenting with both colours across smoothies, breakfast bowls, chia puddings, energy bites, lemonades, and even savoury dressings. Green spirulina brings earthy depth; blue spirulina delivers pure colour with a milder flavour. Both upgrade your nutrition with zero fuss.

How to Use Spirulina in Your Recipes

Start small: ½-1 teaspoon for green spirulina, 1-2 teaspoons for blue spirulina (its flavour is gentler). Pair spirulina with bright flavours like citrus, pineapple, mint, vanilla, and cacao to keep everything tasting clean and balanced.

Choosing Between Green and Blue Spirulina

When it comes to spirulina, colour isn't just aesthetics - it changes how you use it. Green spirulina is the classic version: rich in chlorophyll, slightly earthy, deeply nutritious, and ideal for recipes where flavour can be balanced with fruit, cacao, citrus, or spices. It's the one you reach for when you want maximum nutritional density with minimal fuss.

Blue spirulina, on the other hand, is all about vibrancy. It's made by extracting phycocyanin, the blue pigment, which means you get that electric colour without the stronger marine notes. This makes it perfect for kid-friendly smoothie bowls, bright lemonades, lattes, and any recipe where you want the nutrition without the green intensity.

Most kitchens benefit from keeping both on hand - use green spirulina for depth and performance, and blue spirulina for colour-driven recipes that pop on the plate and on camera.

Spirulina Recipes

Here's our growing collection of green and blue spirulina-powered recipes. Bookmark this page - we'll be adding fresh ideas regularly as we continue testing, tasting, and pushing spirulina into new territory.

1

SuperGreen Juice

Celery, cucumber, apple, broccoli, spinach, kale, lime, ginger, and spirulina

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2

Key Lime Pie

A healthier rendition of classic key lime pie, with the addition of avocado for creaminess and spirulina for depth of color. This recipe is bursting with the flavors of bright citrus and luscious tropical coconut. A healthy vegan key lime pie recipe that's straight forward to make, no baking required and everyone can enjoy.

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3

Pumpkin Seed MIlk

Quick and easy pumpkin seed milk. It's dairy-free, vegan, delicious and packed full of nutrition.

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4

Blue Spirulina Smoothie Bowl

A vibrant blue spirulina smoothie bowl with a silky, ice-cream-like texture, tropical flavour, and a natural antioxidant boost - refreshing, energising, and simple to prepare.

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5

Spirulina Detox Shots

Green spirulina and citrus shots

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6

Spirulina Energy Balls, Immune Boosting with Cacao

High protein, alkalising, gluten-free, raw energy snacks

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