7 Best Superfoods For Smoothies

Give your taste buds and your health a boost with these superfoods for smoothies! These healthy superfood powders are loaded with nutrients to boost your gut health and immune system. While not intended to replace healthy, whole foods, these superfoods can definitely give your body a boost. 

What Are "Superfoods"?

The word "superfood" has been tossed around so much that it's almost a moot point. Technically, all fruits and vegetables are superfoods.

Superfoods are exactly what the name implies: a superior food.

For the purpose of this blog post, we're going to be focusing on superfood powders added to smoothies (though ingredients like chia seeds and hemp seeds are definitely awesome!). These powders are nutritionally dense and loaded with immune support.

However, we're also going to be focusing on the plain superfoods and not combos.

There are a zillion "green" powders out there that you can purchase. While many of them are amazing, these superfoods that I focus on are of the actual food (or root, herb etc).

Remember though: these supplements are not listed to diagnose or heal. I am not a doctor. I use these superfood powders myself to improve my health.

What Are The Healthiest Things To Put In A Smoothie?

There is no perfect food. The healthier foods are ones that you'll eat consistently!

Thus, when learning to build healthy smoothies, you want to focus on superfood powders, quality protein, and healthy fats (coconut milk is great in smoothies!) that you'll enjoy and ones that will improve flavor.

These are the ingredients that will also help regulate blood sugar.

Tip: try not to mix and match your superfood powders in a smoothie. Many powders are potent in terms of flavor and mixed together will create an ungodly taste.

All of the powders below can be worked into a smoothie and taste delicious especially in conjunction with a healthy fat.

However, like any other food source, remember to rotate! You'll get the best bang for your health if you use a variety of ingredients.

Superfoods For Smoothies

The superfood powders below are all amazingly healthy and delicious in their own way. Each of them is easy to come by and a great addition to your smoothie routine (check out the best smoothie toppings too!).

1. Cacao Powder

Cacao powder not only makes everything chocolate but it also boosts magnesium, iron, and calcium!Learn more about the benefits of cacao powder and the best ways to use it.

Cacao powder is chocolate in one of its purest forms. The powder itself is bitter-tasting. However, mixed with maple syrup or honey it's utterly delicious.. and healthy!

This superfood powder works well in smoothies but also in oatmeal, overnight oats, chocolate banana chia pudding or a late-night protein pudding!

Our favorite way to use it: Chocolate Peanut Butter Bomb Smoothie

2. Turmeric

Turmeric is a root that has been studied time and time again. Its most potent benefit is that it's anti-inflammatory (learn more about the benefits of turmeric)!

You can use turmeric powder in anything from eggs to smoothies and lattes to easy dinner recipes. 

It does have a potent flavor, almost spicy so don't throw it in without some consideration. Likewise, start small (¼ to ½ a teaspoon).

Our favorite: Peach Turmeric Protein Smoothie.

Source: health benefits of curcumin.

3. Chlorella Or Spirulina

Both of these superfoods are freshwater algae. Which are one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. They can help with energy, muscle recovery, and your immune system (learn more about why you should include algae daily!)

You can grab both the powders from Perfect Supplements and start adding them into your smoothies.

However, some of the reading talks about chlorella being "too much of a good thing". Basically, be careful taking a lot of this superfood if:

• You're pregnant
• Have iodine allergies
• Have clotting disorders

Do your own research! 

Both powders are potent if you smell them and very potent taste-wise. If using them for a smoothie, you only need about ¼ of a teaspoon.

Our favorite: Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

4. Matcha or Moringa

By now, you've probably heard of Matcha Tea! Matcha is a POTENT tea full of ECG's and so many other vitamins and minerals.

It's been shown to help boost the metabolism, detox your body, perk you up, lower cholesterol.

One of the easiest ways people consume Matcha is by drinking it. And don't get me wrong, a coconut matcha latte isn't too bad. However, sometimes it's just easier to add matcha (or Matchinga which is matcha + moringa) to a smoothie.

You can grab Matchinga from Perfect Supplements and read more about its benefits. Or, hit up your local tea store for authentic Matcha!

5. Mushroom.... Coffee!

Adaptogenic coffee is used in a tasty smoothie or chilled coffee. You can even add some protein powder to give it more of a fueling boost.

Mushrooms are loaded with health benefits (antioxidants, immune system boosts, etc). However, coffee with lions mane and chaga also has an added benefit of needlepoint focus.

Mamas, if you need some extra energy check out the Chaga & Lions Mane blend from Four Sigmatic.

You can learn more about why to include this superfood in your smoothies (or just daily life) as well as just what kind of potency it can provide.

6. Collagen Powder

Ideal for smoothies, dairy-free yogurt, oatmeal, or anything else you can think of. Pure collagen powder is a staple in my diet every day.

One of the reasons homemade bone broth is so good for you is because it's full of collagen. Bone broth is actually one of the three best foods for toddlers and this is why.

This superfood helps your skin and nails grow and replenish. It heals your gut, it improves your joints, the list goes on.

Learn more about the difference between collagen and bone broth and why I put collagen in everything.

Why Not Just Use Bone Broth?

While using bone broth would work also, it can be demanding to make and not the best choice for a smoothie (with the exception of this bone broth smoothie).

Collagen is a pure source of protein, it has no flavor or odor. I get my collagen powder from Perfect Supplements because it's sourced from grass-fed cows (quality is important!).

Collagen works as an addition to just about everything (it makes chocolate coconut energy balls much more fueling!) so don't hesitate to add it.

Our Favorite: Energizing Breakfast Smoothie or collagen donuts.

7. Ashwagandha

This medicinal herb is a powerhouse for women!

Ashwagandha can boost brain function, help lower cholesterol but is most known as a hormone balancer. It's classified as an adaptogen and essentially helps manage stress.

It has a bit of an off-flavor so pair it with sweeter smoothie ingredients. However, it works well in both chocolate, green or fruit-based smoothies!

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Other Amazing Superfoods To Boost Health

While these superfoods for smoothies are geat health-boosters, they're not the only ones!

Below are a few other common superfoods that can help give your body the nutrients it loves.

• Tulsi (Holy Basil) tea
• Maca root powder
• Acai powder
• Beet  crystals

Likewise, foods like chia seeds, hemp seeds, and goji berries are wonderful additions.

And both chia seeds and hemp hearts add a dose of healthy fats. Just know that they'll change the texture of a smoothie slightly.