How to make greens powder taste better

Powdered greens formulas are packed with some of the most nutritious and potent ingredients in the world, and scientifically they provide health benefits for you (as long as you’re choosing one of the best greens powders), but one thing that greens supplements are sometimes guilty of, is sometimes not tasting great!

It’s hardly surprising that super greens formulas aren’t the best-tasting thing ever – they contain powerful green vegetables that have been dried/freeze-dried and turned into powder, and then you’re supposed to add water.

They’re hardly going to be delicious!

Although some people (including myself, can get past that grassy, incredibly natural taste after consuming powdered greens for a while and can even learn to enjoy it, most people struggle to tolerate it.

In fact, I have been asked for a while now to make an article explaining how to make bad-tasting super greens powder taste better. So, I have listened and here you are now, reading the article!

Buy A Greens Powder That Tastes Good

If you’re really opposed to the natural and grassy tastes that you associate with super greens powders, why not give a flavored or naturally sweetened greens formula a go?

In recent years, super greens brands have been taking taste into account much more, and you can actually find some really great tasting super greens formulas out there on the market.

In fact, you can pretty much find a powdered greens formula in every kind of flavor, from lemon and lime to wildberry! So, if you want your entire formula to taste like something you enjoy, try a flavored formula.

If you can’t stand the bitterness of natural super greens formulas, you might want to try a naturally sweetened formula. Most brands use stevia extract in their superfood formulas to provide a refreshing and sweet taste.

If you’re unsure of where to even start looking when it comes to good tasting greens, check out my review of the best tasting super greens formulas currently on the market.

Just mix a good tasting greens supplement with cool water and then you're good to go!

Mix It Into A Smoothie

One of the best ways to get rid of the natural taste of whole greens ingredients is by disguising them in a smoothie. By adding a serving of a super greens formula into a smoothie, you also give yourself the opportunity to add whole food goodness in there too.

For example, why not add a serving of your super greens powder into your morning berry smoothie?

Then, you’ll not only be getting your veg in for the day but your fruit too.

You don’t just have to add super greens to your morning smoothie, but you can actually treat yourself to an afternoon snack!

If you’re feeling that afternoon slump (typically between 1-3 pm), pop a serving of your super greens into a yummy smoothie for a quick pick me up.

You could add anything alongside super greens in a smoothie, with some of the best ingredients being berries, bananas, coconut milk, cacao, peanut butter, and yogurt.

Mix It With Juice

If you don’t have the time in the morning to make a smoothie, another great way to make your greens powder taste more palatable is by adding it into your morning juice.

Super greens formulas taste wonderful in a variety of juices but are most commonly added to orange juice, cranberry juice, and apple juice. These juices are strong enough to cover the taste of the super greens and therefore it makes your daily greens dose easy to consume.

Just make sure that your juice is cold, or add ice, for the most enjoyable juice/super greens combination.

Add Into An Energy Ball

Energy balls are a wonderful snack made from nutritious ingredients that perfectly give you a boost of energy in the most natural way possible!

Energy balls are typically made with dates, nuts, a healthy syrup of some kind, and any other toppings you might like, such as chia seeds or even dark chocolate chips.

If you want to turn your idea of a super greens powder from something you dislike into something you’re in love with, then add a dose into an energy balls mix!

By adding a super greens formula into the mix of energy ball ingredients, you’re not only upping the nutrient content and overall goodness, but you’re also making it easy for you to consume super greens wherever you are.

For example, energy balls are great to take as a morning snack in the office or to give the kids in the car after school.

Cook With It

A lot of people assume that you can only take a greens blend as a drink, but that’s completely untrue, and adding a super greens formula into what you’re cooking or baking is a fantastic way to disguise the taste and add extra nutrition to meals.

If you’re not the most proficient chef in the world, you can simply add a few servings of a greens powder into hummus or guacamole, giving your dips an extra nutritious edge.

Or, if you prefer getting more hands-on in the kitchen, you can try putting it in creating pesto, soup, and roulades! To be honest, you can pretty much use super greens formulas in any dish, both savory and sweet.

Adding a greens powder to your food also makes it easy for you to get your kids to eat greens, just make sure you have chosen a greens formula that’s suitable for children.

Go Ahead and Experiment!

There are so many amazing ways to make sure you are consuming powdered greens daily, so now that you’re equipped with ideas and inspiration, it’s time to get creative.

You don’t have to play by the rule book when it comes to getting the benefits of super greens to your diet daily, so try a few of the ideas mentioned here, think up some of your own recipes and see which one works best for you!

Are you interested to have some super tasty green powder recipes?
Comment below and if there is enough interest I will set about making some interesting options for you to try.

Super greens have been racking up an impressive reputation in the supplements world. The idea of a powder that’s power-packed with vegetable nutrients, digestive enzymes, and probiotics is no doubt appealing. But the mish-mash of ingredients doesn’t exactly sound too palatable and unfortunately, some super greens can taste downright bad.

The good thing is we don’t have to settle for hold our breaths and chug our green powders down with some water while simultaneously fighting our gag reflex — not when there are so many ways we can mix up our super greens, be it in drinks or in food.

You don’t get this problem with SuperGreen TONIK though as the refreshing mint taste makes it super easy to drink!

Here are seven ways to take your daily dose of super greens to a tastier level

1. Juice

The simplest way to make your super greens taste better is to simply dissolve the powder in juice instead of water. It’s definitely safe and there’s no need to worry about adverse chemical reactions taking place that could harm your health. Though if there’s one thing to take note of, it’s in your best interest to select a decently healthy juice.

We’re not talking about the carton-packed, added-sugar stuff stacked up at the supermarket. If you’re even taking super green supplements, you probably care about your health so make sure your supplement mixer isn’t a high-calorie one or it’s going to defeat the whole point of trying to eat more healthily. For best bets, blend your own juice with fresh fruits and pass on the sugar.

2. Smoothie

Smoothies are one of the most common super green blends because they’re healthy and a great way to digest the supplement without tasting it. Plus, you can easily make them at home and customize them however you like.

To maximize the nutritional value of your super green shake, make your smoothie with whole food ingredients such as fresh veggies (carrots and spinach always make a great idea) and fruits.

Some additional ways to mask the super green powder’s taste and make your smoothie more delicious? Add milk, Greek yogurt, and nut butter. Don’t forget to pick the healthiest alternative options, such as soy milk rather than full-fat milk, and unsaturated butter instead of the normal kind.

3. Tea

We’ve all heard of the wonderful health benefits of various teas, and adding super greens to teas gets you the best of both worlds. Some of the best ideas for a super green enhancing tea include the probiotic-rich and low-fat kombucha, as well as the minty and refreshing peppermint tea.

Out of the entire spectrum of teas, you can consider, green tea definitely takes the cake as the best tea to dissolve your super greens in. This is because of both its lusciously fragrant, floral-scented taste that hides the powdery scent of the super greens well, as well as the fact that it’s a really great tea for boosting metabolism and helping with weight loss. Green tea pretty much upgrades the existing benefits of super greens, so it’s easily the one mixer that will never go wrong.

4. Mocktail

Oh yeah, you read that right. Superfood mocktails are a thing and there’s no reason they won’t make a great solution to dissolve your green powders in. All you need to do is first dissolve your green powder in a base such as juice or tea, and then spice it up with garnishes such as berries, citrus fruits, and of course, the crowd favorite — chia seeds.

Some of the best recipes we’ve tried include a sangria-inspired mocktail, made with black tea, orange juice, and pomegranate juice, as well as an avocado margarita made by throwing avocado into a blender together with lime juice and sea salt.

P.S. some of the more innovative super green brands out there actually do have flavored powders so take this into consideration when mixing your mocktails. For example, SuperGreen TONIK’s powders already include mint in their ingredient list so your drink will already have that refreshing kick.

5. Mix with salads

Super greens, as the name suggests, feature veggie-based ingredients to supplement tour nutritional intake which often occurs when we don’t consume enough vegetables. One of the biggest advice that most super green brands give is that the powders don’t substitute fresh vegetables in your diet — you still need your greens.

Not all of us are veggie lovers or have the luxury of time to plan and cook elaborate meals. Salads are among the simplest options for getting more greens in our diet, and you can definitely give your regular salad a mega upgrade with some super green garnish.

Since salads are usually served cold, you don’t have to worry about heat affecting the green powder’s nutritional content. Just sprinkle the powder over your salad or better yet, mix it directly into your dressing to disguise the powder’s taste.

6. Mix it into dips

Snacking is a guilty indulgence of many people, but it doesn’t have to be a bad thing. There are tons of ideas for healthy snacks, such as dipping cut fruits or veggies into healthy dips — which are a great option to mix your super green powders into. Simply transform your avocado mash or yogurt into super green-concentrated dips and you can make snacking an activity that benefits both your mood and health.

7. Stir into soups

A final idea for spicing up your regular super green drink is to mix the powders into soups instead. Soup is a great way to mask any unpleasant powdery tastes and also get some healthy food in your system. Do bear in mind that heating super greens too much can affect its nutritional properties, so it’s probably safer to let the soup cool down before you mix the powders in.

Lots of Ways to Mis your Super Greens!

So there you have it — seven simple ways to make your super green experience so much more pleasant. Super greens make such great nutritional supplements that it would be a waste to discount them because of their taste, and thankfully there’s a whole realm of possibility for you to get creative with how you mix your super greens.

We will be releasing some super tasty green powder recipes for SuperGreen TONIK soon – come back soon!

References +

1. https://nutritionstripped.com/your-guide-healthy-mocktails/
2. https://www.verywellfit.com/best-greens-powders-4165389