Mermaid Blue Smoothie Bowl Recipe with Spirulina

Not only is this blue smoothie bowl recipe gorgeously Insta-worthy, but it’s a healthy recipe, too and a must-make if you like to include superfood ingredients in your diet. Blue spirulina or blue pea powder gives these mermaid bowls their amazing colour, and you can enjoy this delicious smoothie for breakfast, a snack or even dessert. So, if you want to make something deliciously different, you will love this blue spirulina smoothie bowl.

A blue smoothie bowl with banana, blueerry and blackberry on top.

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Make a magical, perfect smoothie bowl which is delicious as well bursting with immune system benefits. Vibrant, thick and creamy smoothie recipes like this are bursting with flavour as well as nutrients. Enjoy this for breakfast and you’ll feel energised and ready to start your day on a high note.

A blue smoothie bowl with banana, blueberry and blackberry on top. The smoothie is overflowing with blue spirulina in a spoon beside.

Why You’ll Love This

  • Quirky and unusual:  Whether you’re bored with cornflakes and toast, or you want to make a vibrant blue smoothie bowl to impress the kids, you can’t go wrong with this unusual blue smoothie.
  • Packed with nutrition:  As well as being a vegan and dairy-free recipe, this creamy smoothie offers vitamins and minerals your body craves, along with superfoods which are the most nutrient-dense foods to treat your body to.
  • Versatile and tweakable:  The great thing about this healthy breakfast is you can put your own touches on it. Add different toppings and your favorite fruits, along with protein powder, Greek yogurt, or anything else you want to put in the high-speed blender.
Close up view of a blue smoothie bowl with fresh fruit on top.

Blue Smoothie Bowl Recipe Ingredients

Bear in mind the ingredients are completely up to you, although the original recipe is perfectly delicious as it is. To make a blue smoothie, we use frozen bananas, peaches and pineapple, and a cup of milk (almond, oat, soy, cow’s – whatever you prefer). The pretty, fluorescent blue colour comes from blue spirulina powder or blue pea powder.

The ingredients to make a blue smoothie bowl.
A blue smoothie bowl with banana, blueberry and blackberry on top. The smoothie is overflowing with blue spirulina in a spoon beside.

Frozen blackberries, blueberries, cocoa nibs, and sliced banana work as toppings or you can sub other fruits if you wish. I also like to add coconut butter crumbles, which is a puree made of raw coconut. This dense, thick substance is sweet and delicious and melts in the mouth.

A spoon full on blue spirulina on a wood board.

How to Make this Thick and Creamy Drink

For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.

Blend the main ingredients:  Blend the frozen bananas with almond milk.
Add the remaining ingredients:  Add the rest of the frozen fruit and blend on a low speed, then add the blue spirulina.
Add the toppings:  Finish the blue mermaid bowls off with fresh fruit, coconut butter, cocoa nibs, or whatever you like.

Making the smoothie bowl in the food processor.
Overhead view of a blue smoothie bowl.

Substitutions and Variations

It’s completely up to you which flavours to add to the smoothie. All kinds of superfood options, such as coconut chips, blue-green algae, Asian pigeonwings, blue bellvine, blue pea, butterfly pea, cordofan pea and Darwin pea are available from your local health food store or on Amazon. You can use any kind of milk (I love coconut milk in mine) and whichever fresh berries you prefer.

Overhead view of a blue smoothie bowl with berries and banana on top.

You can your desired toppings that you like, such as hemp seeds, chia seeds, chocolate chips or fresh fruit.

A blue smoothie bowl with banana, blueberry and blackberry on top. There is blue spirulina in a spoon beside.

What to Serve with Mermaid Blue Smoothie Bowls

This is a perfect breakfast, boasting so much flavour. It’s the texture of ice-cream so you could even have it for dessert. This is a meal in one, so I would just enjoy it with my morning coffee or butterfly pea tea, but you can have whatever you wish on the side. If you’re making these as part of a brunch, some other tasty dishes would be savoury breakfast muffins, baked eggs in cocotte or egg bites.

A spoon scooping out some mermaid blue smoothie from a bowl.

Storage Instructions

Store:  This is a recipe that should be made just before serving, else the ingredients will separate and it won’t be anywhere near as pretty or as tasty.
Freeze:  Not recommended.

Close up view of a blue smoothie bowl with fresh fruit on top.

Mermaid Smoothie Bowl FAQs

Can you use green spirulina?

Blue and green spirulina do not taste the same. The mild flavour of blue spirulina is disguised by the fruit flavours. Do not use green spirulina because that really does have a strong fishy smell and taste.

What’s the difference between a smoothie and a smoothie bowl?

Both are a thick consistency and usually fruit-based but a smoothie is a drink while a smoothie bowl has toppings such as whole fresh berries, banana slices, nuts, or whatever else, so it needs to be eaten with a spoon.

Overhead view of a blue smoothie bowl with a gold spoon.

Blue Smoothie Bowl Recipe

A blue smoothie in a bowl with fresh fruit on top.

Nourishing Blue Smoothie Bowl

5 from 7 votes
Course: Breakfast, Drinks, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Smoothie
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 8 minutes
Servings: 1 bowl
Calories: 426kcal
Author: Bella Bucchiotti
Looking for a healthy, Insta-worthy recipe? Check out this blue smoothie bowl with superfood ingredients like spirulina and blue pea powder.
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Ingredients

  • 2 Teaspoon spirulina blue
  • 2 bananas frozen
  • 1 Cup peaches frozen
  • 1/4 Cup pineapple frozen
  • 1 Cup almond milk or coconut milk
  • coconut butter crumbles optional

Toppings:

  • 3 blueberries frozen
  • 3 blackberries frozen
  • 1 Tablespoon cocoa nibs
  • 1/4 banana sliced

Instructions

  • In a blender, mix frozen bananas and almond milk.
  • Add the pineapple and peaches. Mix on low until blended.
  • Add blue spirulina and blend well.
  • Place in a bowl and add your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 431mg | Potassium: 1422mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 709IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 324mg | Iron: 4mg
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The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.

A blue smoothie bowl recipe has a great smoothie bowl aesthetic and makes a great breakfast, brunch lunch, or a snack. Blue spirulina, also known as blue majik powder, gives it a distinctive blue colour. Your energy levels will be high and your mood will be happy after enjoying this wonderful, unique smoothie bowl. It is one of my favourite blue spirulina recipes.

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  1. Annaliese wrote:

    I don’t think I’ve ever had a smoothie bowl. How cute is this though- love the blue!

    xoxo A
    http://www.southernbelleintraining.com

    Posted 1.18.18 Reply
  2. ahhh its SO pretty! I didnt know blue spirulina was a thing!! I need it in my life! does it have different benefits than green?

    Posted 1.18.18 Reply
  3. Jordan Hebl wrote:

    Wow that looks so yummy! It would make for the perfect Instagram shot. I’m going to try this out!

    Posted 1.18.18 Reply
  4. Sami Mast wrote:

    OMG that looks so good!! I’ve never actually had a smoothie bowl, but if it’s as tasty as it looks I’ll probably enjoy it!

    xo
    Sami
    The Classic Brunette

    Posted 1.18.18 Reply
  5. Azanique wrote:

    This looks delicious! I have never tried anything like this but definitely need to add it to my list of things to try πŸ™‚

    -xo, Azanique | https://www.lotsofsass.com

    Posted 1.18.18 Reply
  6. Mary O wrote:

    This looks SO good! And I can always appreciate the aesthetics that come with color and texture. I’ll have to add blue spirulina to my “try” list πŸ™‚

    xxx,
    Mary

    Posted 1.18.18 Reply
  7. Mary O wrote:

    This looks SO good! And I can always appreciate the aesthetics that come with color and texture. I’ll have to add blue spirulina to my “try” list πŸ™‚

    xxx,
    Mary

    Posted 1.18.18 Reply
  8. Mary O wrote:

    This looks SO good! And I can always appreciate the aesthetics that come with color and texture. I’ll have to add blue spirulina to my “try” list πŸ™‚

    xxx,
    Mary

    Posted 1.18.18 Reply
  9. Mary O wrote:

    This looks SO good! And I can always appreciate the aesthetics that come with color and texture. I’ll have to add blue spirulina to my “try” list πŸ™‚

    xxx,
    Mary

    Posted 1.18.18 Reply
  10. sophia lu wrote:

    wow that actually looks so delicious!! your cooking skills are so amazing haha i wish I could do what you do!

    Posted 1.19.18 Reply
  11. This looks so yummy, I’m always looking for a new smoothie recipe!

    Posted 1.20.18 Reply
  12. Wow this is so beautiful! I’ve never heard of that powder before!
    -Nicholle
    http://www.nichollesophia.com

    Posted 1.21.18 Reply
  13. Audrey Knizek wrote:

    100% pinning this for later! The blue color is so pretty and fun to look at. Thanks for including the health benefits of each ingredient; it’s nice to know what each ingredient is good for!

    Posted 1.22.18 Reply
  14. This smoothie bowl looks so good. I’ll have to attempt this soon

    Posted 1.23.18 Reply
  15. Lisa wrote:

    Very tasty. Only had the green spirulina though. Nice as a dessert.

    Posted 9.25.20 Reply
  16. Tracy wrote:

    5 stars
    This was just so delicious!

    Posted 4.8.23 Reply
  17. Rose wrote:

    This smoothie bowl is out of this world! Looks so amazing and tastes just as good!

    Posted 4.8.23 Reply
  18. Jo Keohane wrote:

    5 stars
    Blue pea powder is a must! What a great way to get more of it in our breakfasts – thank you for this recipe!

    Posted 4.9.23 Reply
  19. Kris wrote:

    5 stars
    Wow, was this fun and flavorful! Will be on regular rotation from here on out. πŸ™‚

    Posted 4.9.23 Reply
  20. Sharina wrote:

    5 stars
    I got so amazed with the outcome of my mermaid blue smoothie bowl! It was sooo delicious and instagramable! Can’t get enough of it!

    Posted 4.9.23 Reply
  21. Addison wrote:

    5 stars
    This was such a fun lunch for me to make! I love the color, flavor and super creamy texture!

    Posted 4.9.23 Reply