Smoothie Ingredient Guide: Superfood Powders
Superfood powders are natural way to give your smoothies superpowers. They can be added to your smoothie to boost the health benefits or enhance the color or flavor of your smoothie.
Superfood Powders for Smoothie Colors
Want to make your smoothie the perfect color? Add a bit of the following superfood to naturally color your smoothie and get a super nutritional benefit too!
Acai - Purple
Blue Majik - Blue
Cacao - Brown
Pitaya - Pink
Spirulina - Green
Turmeric - Yellow
Below is a list of superfood powders for smoothies, their health benefits and their taste profile.
Acai - High in Antioxidants, Heart Health Benefits, Supports Skin Health.
Acai berries have a rich and slightly tart flavor with a hint of dark chocolate. Some people describe it as a combination of berries and unsweetened chocolate.
Amla - Rich in Vitamin C, Supports Immune Function, Promotes Hair and Skin Health.
Amla has a sour and slightly bitter taste. It's often used in savory and tangy dishes in Indian cuisine.
Ashwagandha - Adaptogenic Herb for Stress, Anxiety Reduction, Boosts Energy and Vitality, Testosterone Booster.
Ashwagandha root typically has a slightly bitter, earthy, and nutty flavor. It is often used in powdered form in herbal remedies and Ayurvedic preparations. It has a strong taste so use lightly.
Baobab - High in Vitamin C, Good Source of Fiber, Supports Digestive Health.
Baobab fruit powder has a mildly sweet and tangy flavor, resembling a mix of citrus and tropical fruit notes.
Barley Grass - Nutrient Dense, Rich in Chlorophyll, Detoxification Benefits.
Barley grass is known for its mild, slightly earthy, and grassy taste. It's often used in powdered form as a dietary supplement.
Blue Majik - Antioxidant Properties, Anti-Inflammatory Effects, Supports Detoxification.
Blue Majik is from spirulina and has a mild, slightly briny taste with subtle hints of seaweed and minerals. Use lightly to make your smoothie blue.
Cacao (Cocoa) - Rich in Antioxidants, Mood Enhancement, Supports Heart Health.
Cacao has a deep, rich, and slightly bitter chocolate flavor. It's the primary ingredient in chocolate but without the added sugar and milk. Ideal for chocolate smoothies.
Camu Camu - Extremely High in Vitamin C, Immune System Support, Antioxidant Properties.
Camu camu berries have a very sour and tart taste due to their exceptionally high vitamin C content.
Carob - Naturally Sweet, High in Fiber, Caffeine-Free Chocolate Substitute.
Carob has a naturally sweet and chocolate-like flavor, but it is less intense and bitter than cocoa.
Chlorella - Detoxifying Properties, Immune Support, Nutrient-Rich Green Algae, Green Color.
Chlorella can have a somewhat earthy and seaweed-like flavor. Use lightly in green smoothies.
Coconut Milk - Rich in Healthy Fats, Lactose-Free Dairy Alternative, Supports Skin and Hair Health.
Coconut milk has a creamy, mildly sweet, and subtly nutty flavor.
Ginger Root - Anti-Inflammatory, Digestive Aid, Nausea Relief.
Ginger has a spicy, pungent, and slightly sweet flavor with hints of citrus and earthiness.
Himalayan Pink Salt - Contains Trace Minerals, Helps Balance Electrolytes, Used as a Flavorful Salt Alternative.
Himalayan pink salt has a mild, salty flavor with subtle mineral undertones. Use lightly for taste or to reduce acidity.
Lion's Mane Mushroom - Cognitive Function Support, Nerve Health Benefits, Immune System Support.
Lion's mane mushrooms have a delicate, seafood-like flavor and a slightly sweet taste when cooked. Use lightly.
Lucuma - Natural Sweetener, Rich in Antioxidants, Supports Skin Health.
Lucuma has a unique, sweet, and maple-like flavor. It's often used as a natural sweetener in desserts and smoothies.
Maca - Hormonal Balance Support, Energy Booster, Adaptogenic Properties.
Maca root has a nutty and butterscotch-like flavor. It's often used in powdered form in smoothies and energy bars. Great for chocolate, peanut butter and other desert flavored smoothies.
Mangosteen Fruit - High in Antioxidants, Anti-Inflammatory Effects, Supports Immune Health.
Mangosteen has a sweet and slightly tart flavor, often described as a combination of citrus, peach, and strawberry.
Maqui Berry - Antioxidant-Rich, Heart Health Benefits, Supports Overall Wellness.
Maqui berries have a deep purple color and a tart, berry-like flavor with hints of blackberry and acai.
Matcha Green Tea - High in Antioxidants, Calm Energy Boost, Enhances Focus and Concentration.
Matcha has a grassy, slightly bitter, and umami flavor.
Mesquite - Low Glycemic Index Sweetener, Source of Fiber and Nutrients, Blood Sugar Regulation.
Mesquite powder has a sweet, nutty, and caramel-like flavor. It's often used as a natural sweetener and flavoring agent.
Moringa Leaf - Highly Nutritious, Rich in Vitamins and Minerals, Anti-Inflammatory Effects.
Moringa leaves have a mild, slightly earthy taste similar to spinach or green tea.
Noni Fruit - Immune System Support, Antioxidant Properties, Aids Digestion.
Noni fruit has a pungent and somewhat foul odor, which is often described as having a strong, cheese-like aroma. The taste is usually quite bitter and sour.
Pitaya (Dragon Fruit) - High in Fiber and Antioxidants, Supports Hydration, Digestive Health Benefits.
Pitaya has a mildly sweet and refreshing flavor, somewhat reminiscent of a combination of pear and kiwi.
Spirulina - Nutrient-Dense, Rich in Protein and Iron, Detoxification Benefits.
Spirulina has a strong, earthy, and slightly seaweed-like flavor. Use lightly in green smoothies.
Triphala - Herbal Blend for Digestive Health, Antioxidant Effects, Aids in Detoxification.
Triphala powder can have a bitter and astringent taste, which is often masked when mixed with other ingredients.
Turmeric - Anti-Inflammatory, Joint Health Benefits, Supports Digestive Health.
Turmeric has a warm, slightly bitter, and peppery flavor with earthy and citrusy undertones.
Wheat Grass Juice - Nutrient-Rich, Detoxification Benefits, Boosts Energy and Immunity.
Wheat grass juice is known for its strong, grassy, and slightly bitter taste.
