Blue Spirulina Pineapple Bowl (Printable)

A colorful tropical bowl packed with pineapple, banana, and blue spirulina, topped with toasted coconut for a energizing start to your day.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Smoothie Base

01 - 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
02 - 1 frozen banana, sliced
03 - 1/2 cup coconut milk or plant-based milk
04 - 1 tablespoon blue spirulina powder
05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
06 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup, optional

→ Toppings

07 - 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes, toasted
08 - 1/2 cup fresh pineapple, diced
09 - 1/2 banana, sliced
10 - 2 tablespoons granola, gluten-free if needed
11 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
12 - Fresh mint leaves, optional

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat a dry skillet over medium-low heat. Add coconut flakes and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
02 - Add frozen pineapple chunks, frozen banana, coconut milk, blue spirulina powder, chia seeds, and maple syrup to a high-speed blender. Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed. Add additional milk 1 tablespoon at a time if thinner consistency is desired.
03 - Divide the smoothie mixture evenly between two bowls, using a spatula to scrape all contents from the blender.
04 - Arrange toasted coconut flakes, diced fresh pineapple, banana slices, granola, and additional chia seeds over the smoothie base in decorative sections or rows. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if using.
05 - Serve immediately while cold. Enjoy with a spoon, mixing toppings into the smoothie base as you eat.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The color alone will make your Instagram followers jealous, but the taste is what keeps you coming back
  • Its like dessert for breakfast that actually fuels your body with good stuff
02 -
  • Blue spirulina can stain countertops and clothes, treat it like youre working with food coloring
  • Let your blender run longer than usual to break down those frozen chunks completely
03 -
  • Use a tamper if your blender has one to push frozen fruit down without adding more liquid
  • If the blue color looks too intense, swirl in a little plain yogurt to soften it naturally

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