Hi guys, today the TSC team is taking over with a post about…
SPIRULINA !!
You may have heard Lauryn talk about this before, but we wanted to write another blog post about it and share our spirulina popcorn recipe. Yum.
Food is fuel & you really are what you eat. When you’re busy – whether you’re a hustler, a working mom, or just have loads of things to do, taking the right vitamin and mineral supplement will give you the energy to help you crush it. everyday.
You all know Lauryn is a lazy chef and needs quick, easy, simple yet delicious recipes. Side note: thin cauliflower, 3 ingredient pancakes& 5 seconds salad dressing are the ones you must try. But we also want to make sure our snacks are as nutritious as possible. It’s a work in progress but when we find great recipes like these, we just have to share.
Here are some choose healthy snacks Lauryn’s family loved it, and now this GREEN popcorn is being added to the list. This is the perfect, fun, nutritious dish to take your snacking to the next level.
Are you ready? SPIRULINA PHARMACEUTICAL. Yes sir. Green, full of nutrients, salty, crunchy, all sorts of things. Get your hands on it right away.
Spirulina Popcorn Recipe
So I’m sure you’re wondering, “What the hell is Spirulina doing on popcorn & why would I want to eat it?”
Because you should EAT YOUR SOFTWARE. Spirulina is basically a blue-green algae that works wonders for skin, body, hair, EVERYTHING!!! It’s all around great and if you don’t already have some (in flour or Pill samples), you need to receive a number asap.
There are many different varieties of spirulina that you can buy in stores and online, but our absolute favorite is Hawaiian Spirulina. Hawaiian spirulina is better because of Hawaii’s climate. It produces a higher quality strain, rich in carotenoids, antioxidants and enzymes. In addition, the nutrient-rich water of the deep ocean in Hawaii provides spirulina with a rich blend of calcium, magnesium and 94 other trace minerals. Like, just get a Hawaiian, k?
Spirulina has been around for hundreds of years, and different cultures have taken advantage of this super-nutrient and protein-rich sea vegetable. It comes in a super soluble powder form, making it Perfect to add to smoothies, yogurt, tea, or whatever! & the benefits of eating spirulina are INCREDIBLE but we’ll get into that a bit later.
Now, let’s introduce you to this easy spirulina popcorn recipe so you can start reaping the benefits right away.
How to make spirulina popcorn:
INGREDIENT:
♡ cup popcorn – we like it this kind because it’s GMO-free, organic and additive-free.
♡ 1 teaspoon spirulina powder – But, seriously, take Hawaiians one.
♡ 4 tbsp olive oil – 1 tbsp for filling and 3 tbsp for later
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
3 tablespoons nutritional yeast – Nutritional yeast is packed with vitamins, nutrients, and everything else healthy you can think of. Adding some nutritional yeast to your spirulina popcorn takes this snack to the ultimate superfood level.
♡ ½ tbsp sea salt – ½ tbsp usually works, but here you go.
♡ optional: a little sprinkle cayenne pepper OR paprika for an extra kick.
DIRECTION:
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large metal pot over medium to high heat.
Add some popcorn and cover the pot, leaving the lid slightly open. Cook these “experimental” kernels until they pop.
Now, your pot is preheated and you are ready to add the rest of the popcorn kernels. Add the filling, cover the lid ajar, and shake the pot about every 30 seconds to make sure all the fillings are done. You’ll know your popcorn is ready when the sound of all that slows down.
+ Turn off the stove, cover the pot & start making the topping.
Take a large bowl and combine your remaining olive oil, spirulina, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, nutritional yeast, and cayenne pepper OR paprika. Mix.
Pour the popcorn into the bowl and spread the topping evenly by using a spoon or hand to stir the popcorn.
+ Enjoy!
Health benefits of spirulina
♡ It’s full of nutrients
Spirulina is literally PACKED with essential nutrients. It contains fiber, protein, iron, antioxidants, iodine, copper, zinc, & vitamins B1, B2, B3, E, & C. Do we need to say more?
♡ Goodbye Inflammation
Oxidative damage is worst for inflammation and can cause more serious side effects as we age. Spirulina contains many Powerful antioxidants can help reduce chronic swelling and inflammation and fight those pesky free radicals.
♡ Increase energy level
All of those vitamins and nutrients can help boost your energy levels throughout the day. This is why spirulina is one of the Ingredients in Lauryn’s special green smoothie.
♡ Improve your belly health
Spirulina contains a lot of fiber and we Obsessed with fiber & how it makes my body feel cleaner and healthier. Fiber helps you to detox, stay regular, and a high-fiber diet can help you feel full all day and eliminate sugar cravings.
Spirulina is like a secret, a magical secret to stealing some of the health benefits without even knowing it.
Okay, let’s go get some green popcorn.
xo, Skinny’s Secret team
+ follow this sweet potato recipe you have to try.
++ if you like green drinks check them all benefits of chlorophyll.
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