Chlorella Banana Smoothie
A delicious way to get some greens from a very easy to make smoothie
Chlorella is a nutrient-rich algae that is known to improve the overall health and wellbeing.
And the simple combination of banana and chlorella makes a sweet and creamy smoothie in no time.
So if you’re looking for an as-easy-as-it-gets but healthy a delicious smoothie, be sure to give this recipe a try!
I’ve always loved blending bananas with milk: the resulting smoothie is super creamy.
Also, it’s a very convenient way to use up bananas that are too ripe.
And then, it turns out, just adding some chlorella to the mix brings this smoothie to the next level!
Not only does it add a boost of nutrients, but it also gives the smoothie a beautiful green color.
My kids love this smoothie because it’s sweet and they feel like if they where drinking matcha latte (which they don’t usually get because of its caffeine content).
So, at home we call this smoothie ”matcha latte for kids”.
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Ingredients
To make this chlorella banana smoothie, you will need:
You can see the exact ingredient measurements in the recipe card below
Chlorella
If you’re not familiar with chlorella, this green powder is a type of algae that’s known as a super-food that provides beneficial nutrients such as protein, iron, vitamin C or omega-3.
Chlorella may also have some ”detox” properties, enhancing your body’s ability to get rid of toxins.
Taken as is, it tastes somehow grassy and on the bitter side, so it’s not really something many people want to eat on its own.
But when added to this banana smoothie, its flavor is barely noticeable.
Banana
Banana makes this smoothie creamy and naturally sweet.
The ripest the banana you use, the sweeter your smoothie will be.
I like to use bananas that are starting to get brown spots on the skin: they’re usually a little too soft for my taste to eat them as they are, but they make for the sweetest smoothies.
If you’d like a thicker smoothie, with more like a milkshake texture, you may use previously frozen bananas.
Milk
I usually use cow’s whole milk in my banana milk smoothies, but feel free to use your preferred type of milk.
How to make a chlorella banana smoothie
Although this recipe is so simple it’s almost unnecessary to write it down, I’m sharing it with you anyway in case you need some guidance on how to make a green smoothie that tastes like a treat.
Time needed: 3 minutes
How to make chlorella banana smoothie
- Gather ingredients
Peel the banana, cut it roughly if you want, and put it with the other ingredients in a blender or a blending-safe recipient.
- Blend
Blend until smooth. Any type of blender will do it.
Tips
- To make this smoothie creamier, I don’t recommend adding ice cubes but using previously frozen banana instead – you’ll get an iced, milkshake-like version.
- Banana is usually very easy to blend, so any type of blending device will make for a creamy smoothie (unless when using frozen banana – then it will be much easier to use a strong blender).
- This chlorella banana smoothie is best enjoyed immediately after it’s made. If you have leftovers, keep them in the fridge for no more than a couple of hours.
Chlorella Banana Smoothie Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tsp. Chlorella Powder
- 1 Ripe Banana
- 1 Cup Milk of choice
Instructions
- Peel the banana, cut it roughly and put it with the chlorella and the milk in a blender.
- Blend until smooth and enjoy right after blending.
Notes
- If you want to make sure your smoothie doesn’t taste like chlorella, you may try adding only half teaspoon first
- If the banana you’re using is very small or if you’d like your drink sweeter, you may try using 2 bananas.
- To make this smoothie thicker, use previously frozen banana.
Nutrition
And that’s it! A very simple, yet delicious and nutritious green smoothie that’s perfect for a snack or a light breakfast.
I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
What a great idea to enjoy chlorella!
It tastes really yummy. Thank you very much!