Spirulina Berry Smoothie

I am always looking for new smoothie combinations and this is my latest one I have been hooked on.  I recently bough some Spirulina and have been trying to figure out ways to integrate it into my supplement repertoire.  Spirulina is an algae that is incredibly high in protein and is a good source of antioxidants.  It is a great addition to anyone who is limiting their meat consumption as it is comprised of essential amino acids, B-12 and is naturally high in iron.  It definitely has a required taste and one of the ways I have found to make it palatable is to mix it into the smoothie recipe below.  Another option I have concocted that works for me is  I mix 6 ounces of coconut water, 1/2 of a frozen banana and a 2 teaspoons of Spirulina into my Nutribuilt for a great post-workout drink.  

Approximate time: 5 minutes

• 6 ounces of almond milk 
• 1/2 frozen banana
• 1/2 cup frozen blueberries 
• 1 tsp coconut oil 
• 1 tbsp hemp seeds 
• 2 tsp spirulina 

1.  Combine everything together in your blender of choice.  Enjoy!