Looking for healthy breakfast or snack ideas? Try fresh spirulina in a fruit smoothie, a yoghurt bowl or an avocado dip. SPRU is grown in Linden, Johannesburg, and blast-frozen after harvest.
Keep SPRU in the freezer
SPRU is a fresh-frozen food. Put it in the freezer as soon as it arrives and keep it frozen until you are ready to use it. It belongs in the freezer, not the fridge. Read the product-care instructions.
Prepare the portion you need
Take out only the portion you plan to use and defrost it. Follow the serving guidance for the product you have chosen. SPRU Shots are ready to drink once defrosted—shake well, open and enjoy. Stix are flexible portions that can be added to drinks and smoothies.
Three easy fresh spirulina recipes
Use the serving recommended for your SPRU Stix. Thaw just the portion you need before mixing it in.
Pineapple and banana spirulina smoothie
Blend 1 small banana, ½ cup pineapple, ¾ cup cold water or milk and your thawed SPRU Stix portion. Add a splash more liquid if you like a thinner smoothie.
Banana and oat yoghurt bowl
Stir your thawed SPRU Stix portion into ½ cup plain yoghurt. Top with ½ sliced banana and 2 tablespoons rolled oats. Add a pinch of cinnamon if you like.
Lemon and avocado dip
Mash ½ ripe avocado with 1 teaspoon lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Stir in your thawed SPRU Stix portion and serve with cucumber slices or crackers.
You can also whisk fresh spirulina into a salad dressing or stir it into a cool sauce.
Make the flavour work for you
Spirulina has a distinctive earthy taste. Fruit, citrus and familiar smoothie ingredients pair well with it; in savoury food, try it in a dip or dressing you already enjoy. Start with the product’s recommended serving and adjust the recipe around your taste.
See the SPRU Daily Serving Guide, browse SPRU Stix or explore all products in the SPRU Shop.