Spirulina – only a modern or useful superfood? It is a microscopic spiral thread of blue-green unicellular algae growing in fresh water and alkaline environment. It can be bought in capsules in the form of food supplements, in packets of dry powder or liquid fresh spirulina in a jar.
It is naturally a gluten-free food, rich in complete plant protein – this makes it a valuable ingredient in a balanced vegan gluten-free diet. Spirulina is also rich in chlorophyll, iron, sulfur, beta-carotene, gammalinolenic acid / GLA /, antioxidants – this is a good reason to be present in our daily menu. I buy dry organic spirulina powder in packets and when I add it to recipes I just weigh the amount I need. I use it in the preparation of smoothies, desserts and sauces. It has a deep green color and a specific aroma of algae that I don’t particularly like. That is why I combine spirulina with mint leaves, fennel seeds or fennel leaves – this way I keep its color, but its specific aroma is not felt.
Smoothie “Mint Freshness”
Course: Drinks, Recipes600
грама5
minutes5
minutes505,87
ккалProtein smoothie with mint and spirulina
INGREDIENTS
150 g banana pieces
30 g pea protein isolate bio
10 g rice protein isolate bio
10 g rice protein isolate bio
4 g spirulina powder bio
2 g of mint leaf powder
Can be replaced with 5 g. fresh mint leaves50 g cashew Indian soaked in advance
350 ml. filtered water
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
- I peel a large banana and cut it into pieces. I measure the required amount and put it in the blender jug.
- I wash the cashew nuts, pre-soaked in water, drain well and add to the bananas.
- I measure the exact amounts of protein, spirulina and mint. Add them to the blender jug and pour the required amount of filtered water.
- I blend the ingredients until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. Serve in suitable glasses.
NOTES
- Nutritional value per 100 g of product:
- Energy value – 84,31 kcal
- Protein – 7,16 g
- Carbohydrates – 6,44 g
- Fat – 3,43 g
- Fiber – 0,70 g
