Goodmorning all! I hope you enjoyed our “F” post from yesterday.
We also made an announcement that I will be visiting heather in TWO WEEKS!
If you’re from the Rhode Island/New England Area we are hosting a #plantPOWER meet up -
E-mail myself [Kasey@powercakes.net] or Heather [Heather@fortheloveofkale.com] for info!
Of course, we were blown away by all of the “F” posts from Instagram:
- @kristinmcm26 & her "fried" bananas with healthy chocolate sauce!
- @stefafafa & her FLAX seeds sprinkled on her berries!
- @melanievbyrne used fennel in her dish today!
- @ricecakes21 & her healthy FATS!
Today, “G” day is for a GREEN GIVEAWAY!
I’ve developed 3 new recipes using one of my favorite GREEN ingredients, Spirulina Pacifica!!
Simple Spirulina PowerGuac
Developed by Kasey @ http://powercakes.net
Serves: 4-6 people
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
· 2 Ripe Avocados
· ½ Cup Salsa of choice
· 1 TB Hawaiian Spirulina Pacifica Powder
· ½ TB Minced Garlic
Directions:
· Slice open & scoop out the flesh of the avocados.
· Combine all ingredients into a bowl.
· Mix thoroughly.
· Let chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to the flavors can blend.
· Serve with chopped veggies or your favorite chips!
· Store in the fridge.
Cheesy Spirulina Kale Chips
Developed by Kasey @ http://powercakes.net
Serves: 3-4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
· 1 Bunch of Kale Leaves (Rinsed & Dried)
· ¼ Cup of Nutritional Yeast
· 1 TB Hawaiian Spirulina Pacifica Powder
· 1 TB Paprika
· Cooking Spray of choice
· Sea Salt & Pepper to taste
Directions:
· Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
· Mix Nutritional yeast, Hawaiian Spirulina Pacifica Powder, & paprika together in a small bowl & set aside.
· Wash & dry the bunch of kale. (5-6 stalks)
· Using a knife, de-stalk the kale leaves by cutting out the hard stalk down the middle.
· Lay the kale leaves onto a cookie sheet.
· Spray the kale leaves with cooking spray of choice.
· Sprinkle the Dry Mix over the kale leaves.
· Sprinkle Sea Salt & Pepper over the kale leaves to taste.
· Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
o Keep an eye on them so they don’t burn!
· Enjoy!
Spirulina Hummus With Yam Chip Dippers
Developed by Kasey @ http://powercakes.net
Serves: 4-6 people
Prep Time: 10-20 minutes
Hummus Ingredients:
· 1 (15 ounce) can of chickpeas (drained & rinsed- about 2 cups)
· ¼ cup of Tahini (sesame seed butter)
· 1/3 cup Water
· Juice from 1 fresh lemon (about 2-3 Tablespoons)
· 1 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil
· 1 TB Hawaiian Spirulina Pacifica Powder
· 1 TB Minced Garlic
· 1 TB Paprika
· Sea Salt & Pepper to taste
Yam Chips Ingredients:
· 3 Yams or Sweet Potatoes (washed)
· Cooking Spray of choice
· Sea Salt & Pepper to taste
Chip Directions:
· Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
· Slice your yams/sweet potatoes into chips with a sharp knife.
· Spread chips onto a cookie sheet & spray with cooking spray.
· Sprinkle with Sea Salt & Pepper to taste.
· Bake for 35-40 minutes until crispy.
· Let cool before serving.
Hummus Directions:
· Drain & Rinse the canned beans.
· In a food processor, blender, or by hand – process the beans, tahini, water, lemon juice, olive oil, & garlic until smooth.
· Thoroughly stir-in Hawaiian Spirulina Pacifica Powder, paprika, sea salt, & pepper.
· Pour into serving bowls & sprinkle with paprika for garnish (optional).
· Serve with yam chips, chopped veggies, or favorite chips!
· Store in the fridge.
Nutrex-Hawaii is being super generous and offering to give away some of their awesome products!
I personally use these daily in smoothies or any of the above recipes!
Info on BioAstin from their website:
“This new product has the highest potency levels of Astaxanthin per gel cap available on the market today. Astaxanthin is known as nature’s most powerful antioxidant; backed by over 200 scientific studies. This new formula is ideal for athletes or individuals with certain health conditions.” [source]
Info on Spirulina from their site:
Hawaiian Spirulina is packed with nutrients, gram per gram it has:*
- 3100% more beta-carotene than carrots
- 5500% more iron than spinach
- 600% more protein than tofu
- 280% more antioxidants than blueberries
This stuff is a POWERHOUSE of nutrients! Hence the “Super Nutrient” name! 
Giveaway info: You can win a Hawaiian Supernutrients Health Pack from Nutrex Hawaii.
This health pack is filled with goodies include:
- Hawaiian Spirulina powder and tablets
- BioAstin Hawaiian Astaxanthin
- helpful books on these super powerful nutrients
- a t-shirt
- drawstring bag and more!
How To Enter:
Just leave a comment below telling me what recipe you’d like to try if you win the prize – or share with us how you use Spirulina powder!
You can also tweet or post:
“I am entering to win the #plantPOWER @supernutrient GIVEAWAY via @powercakes & @heatherwaxman! #FitFluential”
You can find out more about Nutrex-Hawaii
Thank you Nutrex-Hawaii for your generous giveaway gift & thank you to all of our #plantPOWER Sponsors!!
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The recipe with avocado…one of my very favorite foods!
I take spirulina caps and def plan to try the guac recipe!
I DEFINTLEY want to try the Spirulina Hummus With Yam Chip Dippers if I recived this amazing giveaway. Also, I would add it to my shakes to recieve even more AMAZING nutrients from #plantpower foods such as Spirulina.
https://twitter.com/jkasparbauer/status/299543086797836288
That hummus looks amazing – I’d love to try it!
I’m a hummus monster so I would definitely love to try out that recipe with the giveaway goodies!
I tweeted
I would love to make the Spirulina Hummus with yam chips! YUM! I’ve never used Spirulina before and would love to try it! Woot!
I’m really getting into Kale, so I would have to try out the Cheesy Spirulina Kale Chips.
I would love to try ALL the recipes. I usually can always be found enjoying hummus and kale chips. While guac is a staple for Bruins (and was for Pats) games! I would love to try to put an even healthier spin on these snacks!!
I have never tried/used spirulina!!! I’d love to, though! My first experiment would be to add to my smoothies! I love your kale chip idea–I would definitely try that too.
I’ve just discovered both your and heather’s (fortheloveofkale.com) blogs and I LOVE them! I would def try the hummus and the guac- besides salsa, they’re my favorite condiments! For the spirulina I would put it green smoothies for sure…I love eating greens, and I love the energy it provides for me! No midday slump when you’re powered up on GREENS!
I never had Kale Chips before and totally would want to try ths Cheesy Spirulina Kale Chips!!!
I loveeeeeeeee yam chips. So I would love to try out the spirulina hummus dip. Hope I win, I can’t wait to try it out
I’d definitely try all the recipes, but I”m most excited about the cheesy spirulina kale chips! Yum!!!
The guacamole!!!
Looks
Amazing!!
PowerQuac. Ummmm yes please!!
Spirulina Hummus With Yam Chip Dippers. YUM!!
Ummmm
Lets make that with correct spelling this time…
PowerGuac. #ineedmorecoffee
I want to try the spiralina hummus for sure! I usually take my spiralina in pill form, but I’m excited about cutting down on a pill and adding a food!! My mother got me to start talking it after she found out she is at high risk four breast cancer and started to look for better life choices, now were both hooked! I will share these recipes with her!
Hi Kasey! I just found a great way to add spirulina…in no-bake brownie balls! They’re vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free too.
12 medjool dates, pits removed
2 tsp spirulina
1/2 cup walnuts
3 tbsp cacao powder
2 tbsp cacao nibs
1) Combine all 5 ingredients in a food processor.
2) Pulse until dates have broken down.
3) Roll into balls and enjoy!
I use spirulina in EVERYTHING – smoothies, dips, etc. I would love to try the hummus, though – I am a total hummus junkie
Love that kale chips recipe. That sounds amazing! I’m always trying to increase my greens!
I can’t wait to whip up some kale spirulina cheesy chips! these just spoke to me, because they sound like a superfood, mega healthy version of corn chips, and that blows my mind! I’ve been meaning to try both kale and spirulina for a while, so this is the perfect combo
i have heard SO many amazing things about spirulina and have always wanted to try it! i LOVE kale chips so i think those would be a must and also that hummus looks amazing! also a huge hummus fan and love to dip almost everything in it!
it is so easy to add this to basically anything without altering the taste, but getting all the added health benefits! there are tons of ways to be creative with it!
i tweeted! @AccidentlyDlish
Hey! I’d love try the hummas. I use spirulana every morning in my green smoothie with plant based protein powder tons of greens and some fruit
the spirulina kale chips look amazing — so much green goodness at once!!
I have never tried spirulina (darn bank account lol) but have always wanted to… I’ve read such amazing things about it. I would first try the kale chips, and then spend the entire day making everything else and, knowing me, put it in everything I can think of lol. If it’s like my relationship with nooch, then it would probably go with everything. Plus, doesn’t food taste better with a brilliant green hue? I think so
Thanks for letting me enter…. My fingers are tightly crossed.
I have never tried spirulina but I have been wanting to ever since i went vegan and read up on all the nutrional benefits! If I won, I would definitely love to try the hummus dip because I’m kind of obsessed with hummus already
Uhm…everything! It all looks so tasty!
I would love the try the guacamole and the hummus recipes! I am always looking for more creative dips and spreads to eat with my veggies.. I hope I win!
All of the recipes look & sound A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! My first try would be the “Spirulina Hummus With Yam Chip Dippers”, recipe because hummus is my all time favorite dip to incorporate more veggies
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I’m in the mood for chili on these winter days so I’d use some in a big bowl of chili to give it that extra POWERboost!
Yam chips for sure!! great giveaway! and recipes
You know I keep hearing more and more about Spirulina and I’m not sure why I haven’t tied it yet! I’m up for anything that adds more nutrients to my diet. I am a huge homemade hummus fan, so I will definitely be trying out that recipe! Whether I win or not, I’m going out to get some Spirulina today!!
I love spirulina but don’t use it too often as it is kind of expensive but I would love to try your spirulina guacamole if I won! It looks yummy!
I tweeted!!
I didn’t even think to put Spirulina in a recipe besides a smoothie! I’m sooo excited to try it in Guac.! At work they called me the avocado queen because I’m always eating guacamole on everything! Haha! IG has opened my eyes to a whole new world of healthy & easy recipes & important ingredients to use! Thanx powercakes!
The above post was by me, Sable Padgett. IG acct. name @mrspadge!!!
I’ve been looking for a new hummus recipe so I would definitely want to try the hummus and yam chips recipe! Looks delicous. Great giveaway! I’ve been enjoying this months challenge so much, woooooo Plant Power!
Would have never of thut of using this item in the recipes posted!!!
Although would probs add it in my smoothies!
I would try the hummus! Also add to my post workout greensmoothies
Ah! I’ve also been reading more and more about spirulina as a great plant protein and helping probiotics form in your system… I would love to try that guac recipe and add it to my green smoothies in the AM
I would definitely try the hummus recipe! I’ve never tried any spirulina products and would love to try them out!
I would definitely try the guac.. sounds amazing!
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/BarrAndTable/status/299594207931285504
I’ve been wanting to try this since the last giveaway! I think I would try the kale chips first. That’s one of my favorite snacks!
And I tweeted as well!
I would totally make your power guac! Looks so good! <3
I would love to try the hummus recipe!!
I would definitely use this in a POWER green smoothie ~ spinach, banana, almond milk, flax and this would be perfect fuel for me
The guacamole idea is genius! But I’d also like to include this in my smoothies for an extra plant power boost
I would love to try the kale chips!
I would love to try the Spirulina hummus dip. I personally mix Spirulina with 1/2 cup pumpkin, cinnamon, 1 scopp Sunwarrior choc. protein, 3 tblps coconut flour, 3 tblsp almond milk and 2 tblps almond butter for a nice pudding or ‘frosting’ for my oatmeal.
I’ve been so curious on Spirulina but never knew what to do with it. So you can image how thrilled I’d be to be able try it out in the Spirulina Hummus With Yam Chip Dippers! I am obsessed with hummus and yams so this would be AMAZING to try out!
I love kale chips so I would love to try them with Spirulina!
I would definitely try the hummus recipe! I’ve never tried any spirulina products and would love to try them out
I totally do that with hummus too! I love to mix in hemp seeds and spirulina to make green power hummus. I also recently started throwing a teaspoon of spirulina into my coffee with some almond milk – easy way to get in all those nutrients!
With ST. Patty’s Day not being too far off, I’d add the Spirulina into a protein cookie or pancake. Fun and healthy!!
I love guacamole so I woud make the power guac!
I’d like to try the kale chips, and put spirulina in my green smoothies! I’ve been trying to find spirulina in my city for so long, no such luck!
I just starting using Spirulina and I can’t wait to make all three of these recipes!! I think I’m going to make the kale chips first!
I tweeted the giveaway!! Thank you girls!
I just bought my first Spirulina powder and have been loving adding it to my smoothies. I usually combine it with almond milk and a banana and sometimes add almond butter or cocoa powder for a delicious and nutritious smoothie. I have definitely noticed an increase in my energy! I never thought of adding it to hummus. I’m definitely trying that this weekend!
I’ve heard you talk about Spirulina several times and I have been hesitant to try it, but the nutrition info is crazy! I would love to win this giveaway
Hummus is my favorite snack, so I think I would try that recipe first!…and then I would try the other 2 shortly after
I tweeted about the giveaway!
I love making kale chips and would love to try them with the added spirulina!
Your recipe for Spirulina Hummus With Yam Chip Dippers sounds amazing and would be the first recipe I would try!
Tweeted! Handler @chocoandcardio
That amped up gauc sounds fun to try. Pretty sure I could live on it.
My favorite way (besides smoothies) to use spirulina is in my baked oatmeal or protein pancakes. Gives it a pretty green color and even healthier!
Tweeted !
I would gladly try all of your recipes… I have only every had the Energy Bit sample and would definitely love to try the Nutrex-Hawaii. I have heard so much good about it.
Color me G reen with envy !! And color you G enerous and G racious!
Oh, and I did tweet your message too
@WeCanBegin2Feed
Omg it would def have to be the Spirulina Power Guac or Cheesy Spirulina Kale Chips!!!
I would really love to make the Spirulina hummus! i eat hummus every day and really want to start incorporating more superfoods, including spirulina, in my diet =)
I would love to make the Spirulina Hummus with yam chips.
You stole my homemade guac recipe! I have been making that forever!
I really have except I add TJ’s hot & sweet mustard! I LOVE Nutrex Hawaii & I take their products too so I am entering for more! 
Love your other recipes!
I would love to try the hummus!!!
The hummus looks great! I’ve never had spirulina before…would love to try it
I’m hooked on dried kale I’ve been using my dehydrator keeping temp low like 110 degrees which is supposed to preserve nutrients. I’ve been trying several combinations and I’m luving them all . I am room deficient always despite taking vits and protein is super important as a gastric bypass pt. so I think I could and would definitely benefit from spirulina. I would prob also try it with the hummus and in smoothies.
I’m hooked on dried kale I’ve been using my dehydrator keeping temp low like 110 degrees which is supposed to preserve nutrients. I’ve been trying several combinations and I’m luving them all . I am iron deficient always despite taking vits and protein is super important as a gastric bypass pt. so I think I could and would definitely benefit from spirulina. I would prob also try it with the hummus (luv dips for my kale chips) and in smoothies.
I would love to try the hummus, since I put hummus on everythingggg!
I would love to try the guacamole!!! So yummy!
I love using spirulina powder in my smoothies but I would love try the hummus with sweet potato chips..sounds delicious!!!
I would love to make the guac and yam dippers! I am always looking for ways to add more protein and supernutrients into my diet!
Definitely the cheesy spirulina kale chips! I haven’t had luck – YET! – in the kale chips department, but I have a feeling I’d love these!
Definitely the cheesy spirulina kale chips! I haven’t had luck – YET! – in the kale chips department, but I have a feeling I’d love these!
YUM! spirulina kale chips and the hummus recipe sound awesome.
I have heard so much about kale chips, so I would try those!
I’d definitely try the guac! looks yummy!
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/anneunpaused/status/299739480921890816
The spirulina hummus sounds delicious
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/j_mosh/status/299739924175929345
I tweeted! Love this giveaway, I’d prob put this in smoothiesmormeven take it straight because I’m weird.
definitely the PowerGuac.. since trying to embrace healthy fats into my eats (thanks to encouragement!) I have realised how much I have missed/love avocado!!
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definitely the PowerGuac.. since trying to embrace healthy fats into my eats (thanks to encouragement!) I have realised how much I have missed/love avocado!!
<3
I’m obsessed with oatmeal. So any kind of sweet and delicious Spirulina oatmeal with lots of fruit sound delicious!
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tweeted too!
https://twitter.com/KayDay3/status/299868899804057600
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Oh MAN! If I win this (or buy it…), the first thing I make will absolutely be that guac. Such a good idea and it has my mouth watering for Mexican at 9am. YUM!
I’ve never had Spirulina except in like a Raw foods bar, so I’d love to actually try cooking with it! I think I’d put it in oats or banana bread!
thanks for hosting this!
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I would love to try the Cheesy Spirulina Kale Chips.
I am a hummua and guac fanatic so I would love to try these recipes!!
I would love to try ALL of these recipes if I won- and try adding it to some of my own- like my edamame hummus!!
The Guac looks amazing! Even though I’ll try all the recipes!
I would definitely try all 3 but I think I’d start out with the hummus!! Sounds amazing!!
I would love to be able to try the cheesy spirulina kale chips!! On top of a big colorful powerbowl perhaps?
I would use spirulina in my green smoothies for an extra boost of vitamins and also try it in baked kale chips! Yum!
I plan on making the guacamole and kale chips – win or lose
I love the idea of taking the foods I already eat and kicking them up a notch!!
Of course, since I make superfood chia seed pudding every morning for breakfast – I plan to add this to my pudding!!!!
I have always wanted to try it but always felt it was too expensive… The dip sounds delish!
I would love to try all of the recipes! I love hummus, guacamole, and kale chips – it’d be great to make them even more nutritious! Thanks for the giveaway! I also tweeted: https://twitter.com/rayrayb14/status/299941364064456704
Definitely going to try the Cheesy Spirulina Kale Chips!!
I would LOVE to try the Cheesy Kale recipe!! Looks DELISH! I’ve never tried Spirulina, so this prize pack would be an amazing start!
:):)
YUM!! I’d love to try the avocado recipe! Dip some carrots or hummus in that…FAN-tas-tic!!
I’d like to try this:
Spirulina Honey
3 tablespoons raw honey
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon Spirulina powder
Mix all ingredients together and use as you would regular honey by drizzling it on fruit, putting it in your tea, cereal . . .(etc.).
I used spirulina in my yummy power smoothie this morning along with almond milk, coconut milk, watermelon, blueberries, muesli, psyllium husk, linseeds and walnuts! yum!
Hummus dip!
I love blending up fruits to make a type of pudding! i would blend up some mangos, add some lemon juice, and sprinkle in some Spirulina!
Hummus is Yummus! I would love to make your hummus recipe.
I have always wanted to try Spirulina, but have never gotten around to it..mostly because I didn’t really know where to begin. Now I have 3 new & delicious recipes to try!
The spirulina guac recipe looks awesome. I would love to win this so I can try out other recipes with it!
I’d love to try the kale chips!
If i win the Spirulina giveaway, I would most definitely want to try out this amazing spirulina hummus recipe!!!!
I actually discovered spirulina through your last PlantPower challenge, and am currently taking it as a supplement. I love your challenges, and I think the education and support you provide is amazing!!
Thank you!!
I have been wanting to try spirulina a lot recently…I’ve put it in an online cart several times just to not order it for some reason or another haha! I really want to put it in my green smoothies to make them even more green! I also have a BF who isn’t crazy about veggies, so it might be a nice boost for things I make him!
The recipe with the avocado looks delicious! I also use spirulina in smoothies.
I tweeted!
I’ve been dying to try spirulina, but it intimidates me. I think my first shot with it I would try hummus.
I just recently tried spirulina and I am absolutely dying to try this hummus recipe! Unfortunately I am at college in a dorm so making healthy recipes all the time isn’t always so easy. I ahve, however, been able to try using spirulina on popcorn, so yummy! Just air pop popcorn and add spirulina and nutritional yeast!
I tweeted!
…I LOVE my spirulina and enjoy it as a dessert with apple sauce and chia seeds…it makes a green super food pudding!
I am ADDICTED to hummus and GUACAMOLE…OMG! Kale chips have been a fail my past two attempts
so all if those are on my “MUST TRY ASAP” list!!! PICK ME, PICK ME, PICK ME pleeaasseeee
I literally would love to try all of these and more!
The Spirulina hummus recipe looks delicious- I love hummus! I would definitely try that one first, then go on to the others!
That hummus sounds amazing!!
Oh wow, I would definitely add this to my smoothies and try to make some green granola. Looks amazing!
That hummus recipe looks amazing! I would LOVE to try it!
I would use it in my daily morning smoothie
I would love to try the hummus recipe! Always looking for new ways to spice up an old favorite
wow, so many entries.
I would definitely try the chips.
Not sure I could trust myself with a bowl of the other 2.
The hummus looks great! I never thought of using the spirulina in cooking, I love these posts because I learn so many ways to eat better. Thank you!!
I would try the hummus dip! Such a great way to kick up the nutrients even more!
Would be a great addition to my smoothies! The hummus recipe looks good too!
the hummus looks amazing!
i would probably add it to green smoothies
I would love to win this Spirulina giveaway because the new Powercake recipes using it look DIVINE! and also everytime I find spirulina in stores it is CRAZY expensive, so I havent got it
!
The kale chips sounds interesting, i’e started using spirulina in my green smoothies and it’s improved my energy alot
I’ve been wanting to try spiraling for awhile! The yam chip recipe also sounds delicious.
The hummus looks great i am not of using the spirulina in cooking, I love these posts because I learn so many ways to eat better.thanks for that.