Let’s be honest here - not all greens powders taste amazing and even the most palatable can be an acquired taste for many.
If you want to enjoy the benefits of greens powders without having to run the gauntlet on its taste - keep reading to find the best and easiest ways to mix it in with your most-loved foods and drinks!
How To Make Green Powder Taste Better
Greens powders boast an incredible array of health benefits, but let’s be honest, the taste isn’t for everyone.
Fortunately, greens powders are very versatile and there are a lot of great ways to get them into your diet. We’ve listed a few examples below of what to mix greens powder with to make it more palatable:
- Fruit smoothies or smoothie bowls: Blend the super greens powder with your favourite fruits, such as bananas, berries, or mangoes, to create a delicious and nutritious smoothie.
- Coconut water: Mix the super greens powder with coconut water to add a tropical flavour and natural sweetness.
- Yogurt: Mix the super greens powder with plain yogurt and add some honey or maple syrup for sweetness.
- Nut milk: Mix the super greens powder with almond milk or other nut milk for a creamy and nutritious drink.
- Salad dressing: Mix the super greens powder with olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic to create a tasty and healthy salad dressing. You can also just simply make a fruit salad
- Soup or broth: Add the super greens powder to your favourite soup or broth for an extra support of nutrients.
- Energy balls: Mix the super greens powder with nuts, dates, and other ingredients to create delicious and nutritious energy balls.
- Baked goods: Bake or cook your powder into a cake or muffins
- Delicious dips: Mix into savoury dips such as hummus or guacamole (if it’s an unsweetened powder)
Citrus flavours are often the most effective at disguising the taste of greens powder so, try adding your green powder into a recipe that’ll benefit from a squeeze of lemon juice or fresh fruit. Remember, the key is to experiment with different combinations until you find the one that works best for you.
Can You Mix Greens Powder With Yogurt?
If you’re a yogurt fan, what could be better than a nutrient-dense, superfood yogurt?
If you need to support your nutrient intake but you don’t have time to get the blender out, try adding a generous scoop of a high-quality greens powder such as AG1 or Vital Greens with your yogurt.
If you want to make the healthiest choice possible, opt for a full-fat yogurt that is pot fermented - the low-fat varieties are typically loaded with sugar.
If you really want to give your gut some extra TLC, we’d recommend choosing a probiotic-rich yogurt. These also tend to be high in protein, so you’ll stay feeling fuller for longer.
However, yogurt and greens powder may not be the tastiest of combinations for some of us - so go the extra step and add a handful of fresh fruit.
This could be anything from strawberries & blueberries to chopped bananas & pomegranates. A drizzle of honey to top things off is a great option too.
Furthermore, if you’re feeling creative why not try making your own yogurt?
Making yogurt from scratch is fun, quick and gives you the creative freedom to make any type of yogurt you desire.
Check out our super easy, hassle-free recipe below.
Homemade Yogurt
*For this recipe, we’ll be using cow's milk. An alternative vegan yogurt recipe can be found below.
Ingredients
- 500ml of milk
- 2 tbsp of live, natural yogurt
Method
- Pour 500ml of milk into a saucepan and heat it to 85 degrees Celsius. To prevent your milk from catching, place it inside another saucepan filled halfway up with water, and heat it up.
- Once the milk is heated, place your saucepan into an ice bath and cool your milk down to a temperature of 43 degrees Celsius.
- Now, blend in your starter yogurt, which should be at room temperature.
- Once you’ve blended in your starter yogurt, transfer this to a container and leave it in a warm place for around seven hours (your warm place should be at least 38 degrees Celsius).
- Stir your yogurt, transfer it into an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for around a week.
Once your yogurt is ready to eat, get yourself a portion and add in a scoop of greens powder, a mixture of fresh fruit, and honey (optional).
Homemade Vegan Yogurt
Want a smooth, tangy, and creamy vegan yogurt to eat with your greens powder? Check out the recipe below.
Ingredients
- Non-dairy milk (coconut milk or cashew milk will produce thicker yogurt)
- Thickener (tapioca starch or agar are both great)
- Probiotics
- Sugar or sweetener
Method
- Pour your non-dairy milk (1 ¾ cups) into a saucepan.
- Add around two tablespoons of thickener to your milk. If you’re using tapioca starch, mix it with around half a cup of milk before adding it to your milk. If you’re using agar, add two tablespoons directly to the milk, and leave it to settle for around 5 minutes.
- Now, you can start heating your milk. Heat your milk to around 80 degrees Celcius and stir constantly. Then, start to reduce the heat and let it cook slowly. Stir it occasionally until your thickener has dissolved - this will usually take around 5 minutes.
- Now, to let your healthy probiotics thrive, cool your milk. Remove it from the saucepan and occasionally stir until it reaches 110 degrees Fahrenheit. If you want to speed up the process, put your saucepan in an ice bath.
- Add around four probiotic capsules to your milk. Sprinkle these over, or use 1 teaspoon of probiotic powder.
- If you want, you can now add sugar to the mix.
- Transfer the yogurt to glass containers and leave it in a warm place (43 degrees Celcius) until it’s reached the desired consistency.
What's the Best Juice to Mix With Green Powder?
Mixing green powder with juice can be a delicious experiment. There's no shortage of options, but natural, unsweetened and unflavored juices are your best bet.
Freshly squeezed orange juice has a refreshing citrus flavour that pairs perfectly with the green powder's earthy notes, while apple juice adds a nice sweetness to balance out any bitterness.
Ultimately, which juice you mix with your green powder is a matter of personal preference. With a little experimentation, you're bound to stumble upon the combination that's perfect for you.
Can You Add Greens Powder To Coffee?
I mean, you can (you’re an adult after all), but I wouldn’t If I were you.
I love coffee and I love a good greens powder - but I don’t think they go well in the same cup.
Some supplements like Chaga mix really well with coffee and complement the flavour, while others, such as greens powder completely ruin the taste of your morning cuppa.
In my opinion, you are much better off mixing your greens powder with something sweet like a juice, smoothie or bircher muesli as it’s a much better combination of flavours.
Can You Mix Greens Powder With Pre-Workout?
Off to the gym? Chuck some greens powder in with your pre-workout out for an added energy support and a strong dose of vitamins, minerals and nutrients to get you through.
There’s no evidence to suggest that greens powder can’t be added to your pre-workout, so you can treat yourself to a generous helping of vitamins and nutrients before you hit the treadmill.
Your body will thank you for the extra nutrients, too. Greens powder typically contains plenty of vitamins and nutrients, including:
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Iron
- Potassium
- Folate
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin K
…and more.
Iron helps build our red blood cells and carries oxygen to the muscles. This helps us metabolize protein and fats for muscle building and repair, and also may help reduce aches and pains - speeding up recovery time.
Let’s not forget those all-important Vitamins A and D, either. Vitamin A supports protein synthesis, which is crucial for muscle growth.
Vitamin D is also essential for muscles, and research is beginning to indicate it may have an effect on helping improve muscle strength and postural stability.
So not only can you mix greens powder with your pre-workout, you probably should!
What to Mix Greens Powder With for Children?
If you're a parent struggling to get your children to consume greens powder, there are many ways to make it more appealing to their taste buds.
First off, try adding a scoop of super greens powder into their smoothie. It’s a great way to sneak in the good stuff, and you can sweeten the pot with a bit of honey.
Super greens powder can also be added to yogurt or oatmeal – an easy way to keep your kiddo’s favourite foods nutritionally packed.
Of course, we advise consulting with your kid’s pediatrician before making any supplement changes to their diet.
Can I Mix Super Greens Powder in Baby Food?
It's important to keep in mind that infants have delicate digestive systems that are still developing. While super greens powder is high in nutrients, it may not be suitable for babies who are not yet ready to handle such concentrated doses.
Some super greens powders also contain allergens like wheatgrass or soy lecithin, which could potentially harm or trigger allergic reactions in babies.
It's always best to consult with a pediatrician or healthcare professional before adding any nutritional supplements to an infant's diet.
The Bottom Line
Greens powder is a powerful nutritional supplement, and you don’t have to avoid it for fear of its flavour.
Many greens powders actually taste quite good - but for those that don’t, it’s easy to get creative in the kitchen and add them into your yogurt, fruit juice, or pre-workout to make your daily dose of the green powder much more palatable.
