Find Your Perfect Sea Moss Smoothie Recipe: 6 Must-Try Smoothies

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Updated 09 September 2023 | Published 15 March 2023

Reviewed by registered dietitian nutritionist Mariya Pastukhova, bachelor of science in nutrition and dietetics, New York, US

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f you are just becoming a fan of sea moss and exploring all of your options — don’t worry, you’re never to get bored. Irish sea moss gel is a very versatile ingredient that can be put nearly anywhere.

Besides, it is a highly beneficial food that you can add to your diet. It may not only strengthen your immunity and improve your digestion, but aid your skin, hair, nails, mood, sleep, and even your workout routine!

In this article, the True Sea Moss team will inspire you with the six most trendy, most tasty recipes for a sea moss gel smoothie that will make you go crazy about the seaweed! So let’s dive right in.

What is Irish sea moss in the first place?

If you know nothing about sea moss but are very eager to try — we have you covered! As one of the top US vendors and manufacturers of Irish sea moss products, we strive to fill you in and help you discover everything you want to know about this seaweed.

Irish sea moss is a species of Red algae. It is also known as Chondrus crispus. It is famous for being packed with a myriad of different nutrients, including antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, fiber, amino, and fatty acids.

By the way, some of our clients have shared their fascinating and very inspiring stories about sea moss and how it changed the game for them! Find them on our YouTube channel and in our blog.

How is a sea moss smoothie beneficial?

A sea moss smoothie is one of the most popular ways to enjoy the benefits of sea moss(1)!

A tablespoon of sea moss gel in your smoothie can boost the advantages of other ingredients you put in the blend and improve the absorption of some heavy elements in your organism. Here are some more benefits of adding a sea moss gel to your smoothie:

• More health benefits. Giving you Iron, Zinc, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Phosphorus, vitamins A, E, C, B, Omega fatty acids, and some crucial amino acids (like glycine and L-tyrosine), a tablespoon of True Sea Moss gel into your smoothie will become an advantageous addition.
• More mood benefits. If you are inclined to depression, mood swings, migraines, or chronic tiredness, Irish sea moss gel added to your smoothie with nourish your brain with Omega fatty acids and Magnesium, known to improve moods, resolve brain fog, and kill some kinds of migraine.
• Better digestion. Being a source of fiber, Irish sea moss is a gift for your gut bacteria! Just mix it with banana or mango, and you will improve your digestion tenfold.
• Weight-loss potential. Packed with Iodine, Irish moss may aid your metabolism. It can also enhance your sleep and improve human growth hormone production, known to be one of the key factors of your metabolism.

How to mix a fabulous sea moss smoothie?

Now, it’s time for the experiments! Whether it’s winter outside, fall, or heating summer, here you will find a sea moss smoothie recipe that hits the spot.

For these recipes, you are going to need a blender. If you prefer using an immersion mixer, you are good to go, but you will have to cut some of the ingredients into pieces or give them a little microwaving to soften them (e.g., bananas or apples).

What sea moss gel to choose for a smoothie?

There’s no particular sea moss for smoothies. You can pick any of the sea moss gels in our shop. The only differences are the taste of a chosen gel and the benefits it provides. For example, picking an Elderberry gel(2) for the immunity-shake recipe will be more beneficial than just wildcrafted sea moss.

Picking the one with spirulina(3) may also be more serviceable for a weight-loss smoothie, than any other option! But, of course, you should suit your preferences in the first place. Now, here are the 6 sea moss recipes that you and your family will fall for:

Frozen-fruit Sea Moss Smoothie

The frozen fruit sea moss smoothie is an antioxidant bomb. If you have leftovers in your freezer, you should go with them. But we strongly recommend buying different fruits and berries (banana, apples, elderberry, peach, blueberry, etc.) It’s an amazing winter drink that consolidates your immunity and reminds you of those bright summer days!

Ingredients:

✅1 cup mixed frozen fruits (e.g., banana, apples, elderberry, peach, blueberry)
✅1 cup almond milk (or your choice of milk. Almond milk is sweet and pleasantly nutty)
✅1-2 tablespoons of True Sea Moss gel
✅1 tablespoon liquid honey or stevia

How to prepare: blend all ingredients in your blender and enjoy it cold!

Sea Moss Detox Smoothie

Irish sea moss is a beautiful cleanser, but if you want to boost your digestion even more, you will fall for this sea moss variation!

Ingredients:

✅1 cup spinach
✅1/2 cucumber
✅1 green apple
✅1 small carrot
✅1-2 tablespoons of True Sea Moss gel
✅1 cup coconut water (or light coconut milk)

How to prepare: cut all firm ingredients into pieces that can be easily blended. Add sea moss gel and enjoy your healthy moss drink cold!

Chondrus Crispus Family Breakfast Shake

Already know about the sea moss's miraculous impact on your body, and want to share it with your loved ones? Surprise your family with a morning treat that energizes, nourishes, and brings joy. It is a fiber-rich recipe that will keep you full for several hours!

Ingredients:

✅2 bananas
✅1 cup oats
✅1 tablespoon chia seeds
✅1-2 tablespoons of True Sea Moss gel
✅1 tablespoon almond or another nut butter
✅2 cups almond or protein-rich soya milk

How to prepare: blend all the ingredients, pour the shake into tall glasses, and sprinkle with chia seeds. You’re all set!

Anti-inflammatory Blueberry & Strawberry Sea Moss Shake

This recipe hits the spot if you don’t boast strong immunity. It will also help you if your significant other gets sick. Packed with antioxidants, this inflammation-soothing shake will ensure that your immunity works beyond great.

Ingredients:

✅1 cup blueberries
✅1 cup strawberries
✅1-2 tablespoons of True Sea Moss Elderberry gel
✅1 cup almond milk at room temperature (or another plant-based, if you want it less sweet)

How to prepare: blend all the ingredients. Sprinkle with chia seeds, almond flakes, or another dressing of your choice. Use a teaspoon of stevia if you want to sweeten your revitalizing sea moss shake!

Tropical Sea Moss Smoothie

What can be more suitable in the summer? Prepare all exotic fruits that you’re keen on, let’s charge your health and beauty with vitamins A, E, and C. And, what’s no less important, enjoy the vibrant tastes of tropical fruits :)

Ingredients:

✅1 cup tropical fruits (e.g., banana, mango, pineapple, jack-fruit, passion fruit)
✅1 tablespoon of lime juice 1 cup coconut water
✅1-2 tablespoons of True Sea Moss gel
✅1 teaspoon stevia or brown sugar
✅Ice (optional)
✅Fresh mint leaves (optional)

How to prepare: blend all the ingredients. Put several cubes of ice into a tall glass. Pour the drink. Decorate with a fresh leaf of mint. Enjoy the drink and your healthier self!

Weight-loss Sea Moss Smoothie

This sea moss smoothie is ideal for weight loss. It will boost your weight loss journey by powering your metabolism, cleansing you from within, and keeping you nourished for longer!

Ingredients:

✅1 cup green tea (cooled)
✅1/2 avocado or 1 cup of plant-based milk
✅1 handful spinach
✅1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
✅1-2 tablespoons of True Sea Moss Spirulina gel
✅1 tablespoon chia seeds
✅1/2 tablespoon honey or 1 tsp stevia

How to prepare: blend all the ingredients. Put several cubes of ice into a tall glass. Pour the drink. Sprinkle with chia seeds!

This sea moss smoothie is ideal for weight loss. It will boost your weight loss journey by powering your metabolism, cleansing you from within, and keeping you nourished for longer!

Ingredients:

✅1 cup green tea (cooled)
✅1/2 avocado or 1 cup of plant-based milk
✅1 handful spinach
✅1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
✅1-2 tablespoons of True Sea Moss Spirulina gel
✅1 tablespoon chia seeds
✅1/2 tablespoon honey or 1 tsp stevia

How to prepare: blend all the ingredients. Put several cubes of ice into a tall glass. Pour the drink. Sprinkle with chia seeds!

Wrapping up!

Irish sea moss, also known as Chondrus crispus, is a powerhouse of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, fiber, and acids. It is a highly advantageous addition to your nutrition that works best in the long run.

A sea moss smoothie is a top choice for most people today — and it’s a very convenient, healthy thing! A sea moss smoothie can improve your digestion, mood, and immunity, and even boost your metabolism well.

There’s no particular sea moss that is only suited for smoothies, the only thing that matters is your choice! Our shop is abundant in naturally flavored gels that will upgrade your smoothie experience.

Pick the ideal ones for the provided recipes, prepare your blender or mixer, and start exploring the possibilities you have with the magic Irish sea moss.

References

1. Lomartire, S., Marques, J. C., & M. Gonçalves, A. M. (2021). An Overview to the Health Benefits of Seaweeds Consumption. Marine Drugs, 19(6). https://doi.org/10.3390/md19060341

2. Sidor, A., & Gramza-Michałowska, A. (2015). Advanced research on the antioxidant and health benefit of elderberry (Sambucus nigra) in food – a review. Journal of Functional Foods, 18, 941-958. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2014.07.012

3. DiNicolantonio, J. J., Bhat, A. G., & OKeefe, J. (2020). Effects of spirulina on weight loss and blood lipids: A review. Open Heart, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.1136/openhrt-2018-001003

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