Who doesn’t like to eat colorful food? While many processed foods are colored with artificial colors and should normally be avoided, there are plenty of natural alternatives out there that are just as vibrant! Not only are blue plant-based foods fun and pretty to look at, they’re also packed with nutrients! These recipes get their beautiful color from blue spirulina, blue matcha and blueberries, which contain the phytochemicals anthocyanins. Studies have shown that consuming foods high in this phytochemical can help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and cancer. From smoothie bowls to cheesecake to pop tartlets, these Blue Food recipes won’t disappoint! Which recipe are you looking forward to the most?
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1. Blue spirulina smoothie bowl
Source: Blue Spirulina Smoothie Bowl
Have you tried blue spirulina yet? Like regular spirulina, it’s a great addition to smoothies and raw desserts, only instead of an algae green it gives everything a bright blue kiss. In this delicious smoothie bowl recipe from Melanie Sorrentino, bananas are blended into an ice cream-like texture and then swirled with light blue spirulina. Then it is topped with fresh berries, non-dairy yogurt, coconut and star-shaped banana slices. Beautiful and delicious!
2. Nutrient-rich blueberry smoothie
Source: Nutrient-Rich Blueberry Smoothie
In this smoothie by Daniela Modesto, there is the following: Nut milk of your choice, avocado, coconut oil, almond butter and frozen blueberries. One quick mix and you have a delicious, nutritious blueberry smoothie that will keep you full and satisfied for hours. If you want, put the smoothie in a bowl and decorate it with additional blueberries, chia seeds, and toasted coconut flakes would go perfectly together.
3. Blue banana smoothie
Source: Blue Banana Smoothie
This Blue Banana Smoothie from Jesse Lane Lee will take your taste buds to the tropics! It has a delicious sweetness from bananas, filling fat from coconut, and hidden fiber from steamed cauliflower. It’s best to be blue thanks to blue matcha!
4. Blue moon latte
Source: Blue Moon Latte
This ‘Blue Moon’ latte from Teri Macovei is not only tempting but also packed with health benefits for our bodies. It’s a perfect way to end your day with a decaffeinated cup of latte. The special tea from which this delicious latte is made is the butterfly pea tea.
5. Blueberry Cheesecake
Source: Blueberry Cheesecake
This blueberry cheesecake from Lena Ropp recipe is nothing like a normal cheesecake. Instead of using cream cheese and sugar, this cake is made with cashew nuts and flavored with vanilla and lime. It’s like an endless vacation in your mouth!
6. 5-ingredient blueberry mousse
Source: 5-ingredient blueberry mousse
This simple dairy-free mousse from Christine DesRoches is made from just 5 ingredients. The blueberries give the mousse a natural sweetness and give the mousse such a beautiful purple color. This recipe is raw, vegan, gluten-free, fruit-sweetened, and paleo; this one checks many allergy-friendly boxes! Most importantly, it’s delicious, light, and great as a dessert.
7. Mini blue matcha cashew cake
Source: Mini Blue Matcha Cashew Cakes
These cute blue matcha cashew cakes in mini format from Victoria Rand and Christopher Bill do not require many ingredients, making them the perfect bite-size treat for parties. The nice thing about it is that you don’t have to stick to the exact recipe. You can season them as you like. Whether you are inclined to add a drop or two of peppermint or almond extract is entirely up to you!
8. Raspberry and blue spirulina smoothie
Source: Raspberry Blue Spirulina Smoothie
Have you tried blue spirulina yet? Like regular spirulina, it’s a great addition to smoothies and raw desserts, only instead of an algae green it gives everything a bright blue kiss. In this simple blue spirulina smoothie from Melanie Sorrentino, frozen raspberries are mixed with banana, then banana is mixed with blue spirulina and poured over to create a bright, colorful, two-tier sweet treat. Not only does it taste great, it looks great too!
9. Blueberry Pop Tarts
Source: Blueberry Poptarts
Better than bought in the store, these vegan Blueberry Poptarts by Nicole Dunai are an easy and healthier alternative to traditional Poptarts! Made with a delicious homemade blueberry filling and a simple coconut oil crust.
10. Silky raw blueberry cashew cake
Source: Silky Raw Blueberry Cashew Cake
This silky blueberry cashew cake from Victoria Rand and Christopher Bill requires few ingredients and no baking! The grain-free crust is made from dates and almonds with a hint of vanilla, while the creamy filling consists of cashew nuts with blueberries, a dash of coconut oil, and maple syrup for sweetness. The result is a cake that looks like it was made by a professional – but don’t worry, nobody needs to know how easy it is to make.
11. Mint blue cheesecake bar
Source: Minty Blue Cheesecake Bars
Refreshing, minty and beautiful – how can it get any better? How about the fact that these lovely blue cheesecake bars from Victoria Rand and Christopher Bill use natural food coloring for a pop of summer color? The coconut base paired with the creamy cashew filling (which you can taste as you like) is absolute dessert perfection.
12. Red, white, and blue patriotic popsicles
Source: Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Popsicles
Much like those red, white, and blue sugary arugula popsicles you grew up with, but a wholesome, whole-food version! These patriotic popsicles by Shannon Leparski are free of added sugar / coloring or anything weird. They’re creamy and taste like smoothie yogurt popsicles. YUM! The coconut milk does the trick and creates the creamy taste.
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