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This mushroom smoothie is for anyone curious about lion’s mane but worried it’ll taste like dirt. You won’t taste it here, because bright, tangy fruit does all the talking.
My husband is the one who got me into mushroom extract. He stirs a scoop into his morning coffee and really enjoys it. That gave me an idea. If it tastes good in coffee, I was pretty sure it could taste good in a smoothie too. So I added a scoop to my morning green smoothie, and this recipe was born.
What’s in this post
- Why You’ll Love It
- Mushroom Smoothie Ingredients
- Substitutions and Variations
- How to Make a Mushroom Smoothie
- How Much Mushroom Powder to Use
- Common Questions
- Tropical Mushroom Smoothie Recipe
Why You’ll Love It
- You honestly can’t taste the mushroom. I was skeptical too! Tangy pineapple, juicy orange and a little warm turmeric take over, so it just tastes like a tropical smoothie.
- No banana, no chocolate. Most mushroom smoothies hide the earthy taste under cocoa and bananas. This one uses frozen cauliflower, my go-to trick in no-banana smoothies, so it’s thick and creamy without tasting like dessert.
- It’s filling. With 8 grams of fiber, you get nearly a third of your fiber for the day in one glass.
- No added sugar. All the sweetness comes from the fruit and coconut water, so you can skip the honey or syrup.
- Sneaky veggies. A full cup of spinach and half a cup of cauliflower go in, but you won’t taste either.
Mushroom Smoothie Ingredients
Here’s a quick breakdown of why certain ingredients earn a spot in the blender.
- Lion’s mane mushroom powder: I used to tear open single-serve Four Sigmatic packets. Recently, they switched to a 30-serving bag of their Focus Blend. It’s much more affordable this way, and one small scoop blends right in.
- Pineapple: Fresh or frozen both work. Its bright tang hides the earthy note from the mushroom. Together with the orange, it gives this glass 151 mg of vitamin C, more than a day’s worth.
- Orange: Half a peeled orange adds juicy sweetness and more vitamin C. Using the whole fruit keeps the pulp that juice leaves behind.
- Spinach: It’s the mildest leafy green, so you get its vitamin A and fiber without a grassy flavor. It also adds iron, and the whole smoothie has 5 mg.
- Frozen cauliflower: It gives the creamy body a banana usually would. Plus, it keeps the smoothie cold without ice.
- Turmeric root: It pairs well with pineapple, adding a warm, zesty flavor that helps mask the mushroom.
- Flaxseed oil: One tablespoon makes the texture silky and adds plant-based omega-3s.
- Coconut water: Coconut water makes a light, slightly sweet base that lets the fruit shine. It also adds potassium, and the whole smoothie has 1,092 mg.
Substitutions and Variations
- Mushroom powder: Reishi, chaga or a mushroom blend all work. Plain single-mushroom powders can taste earthier, so start small. For more add-ins like this, browse my superfoods list for smoothies.
- Turmeric: Swap the fresh root for 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric.
- Flaxseed oil: Use 1 tablespoon of almond butter or hemp seeds instead. The nutrition numbers will change.
- Coconut water: Plain water keeps it light. Unsweetened almond milk makes it creamier.
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How to Make a Mushroom Smoothie
- Blend the greens first. Pour the coconut water into your blender. Next, add the spinach and orange, then blend on high until no leafy bits remain.
- Add everything else. Add the pineapple, frozen cauliflower, turmeric, flaxseed oil and mushroom powder.
- Blend until silky. Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds. If it’s too thick, add a splash more coconut water.
- Taste and pour. If you notice an earthy note, blend in a few more pineapple chunks. Then pour it into a glass and drink it right away.
How Much Mushroom Powder to Use
Start with one serving, which is one ¾-teaspoon scoop of the Four Sigmatic Focus Blend. If you’re new to mushroom powder, try half a scoop first and work up. For any other brand, follow the serving size on its label. That’s because extracts and plain ground mushroom powders vary a lot in strength and flavor. Also, the label suggests checking with your doctor first. If you’d rather sip lion’s mane warm, stir a scoop into my moon milk or a mug of hot chocolate.
Common Questions
This mushroom smoothie tastes like pineapple and orange with a warm hint of turmeric. The lion’s mane powder adds a faint earthy note that the fruit covers.
Not in this one. Tangy pineapple and orange hide the earthy flavor. If you notice it, blend in a few more pineapple chunks.
Use one serving, which is one ¾-teaspoon scoop of Four Sigmatic Focus Blend. For other brands, follow the serving size on the label, since strength varies.
Yes. Reishi, chaga or a mushroom blend all work. Plain single-mushroom powders can taste earthier, so start with half a serving.
Yes. This mushroom smoothie is vegan and dairy-free, with coconut water as the base and no dairy or honey.
Yes. Freeze the fruit, spinach, cauliflower and turmeric in a bag. Then add the coconut water, flaxseed oil and mushroom powder when you blend. My frozen smoothie packs guide shows how to prep and store them.
Tropical Mushroom Smoothie
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Equipment
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Vitamix blender
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Le Creuset measuring cups
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Le Creuset spoons
Ingredients
- 1 cup spinach
- ½ cup coconut water
- ½ orange peeled
- 1 cup pineapple frozen
- ½ cup cauliflower florets frozen
- 1 tablespoon fresh turmeric or 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tablespoon flax oil
- ¾ teaspoon Four Sigmatic Focus Blend or 1 serving mushroom powder
Instructions
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Pour the coconut water into a blender. Add the spinach and orange and blend on high until smooth.
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Add the pineapple, cauliflower, turmeric, flaxseed oil and mushroom powder. Blend on high until smooth, 45 to 60 seconds, adding a splash more coconut water if it’s too thick.
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Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- Mushroom Powder: Use one ¾-teaspoon scoop of Four Sigmatic Focus Blend, or follow the serving size on your powder’s label. Check with your doctor first if you’re pregnant, nursing or take medication.
- Blender Tip: With a high-speed blender, you don’t need to blend in steps. Add everything at once and blend on high. Here are the blenders for smoothies I recommend.
- Storing: Store leftovers in the fridge in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours, or freeze them in a freezer-safe container to enjoy later.
Nutrition
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