Superfood Recipes and Herbal Blends

We live in unique times. There are a vast array of different herbs and superfoods available to us from different corners of our planet. Many of these can be taken together and make excellent combinations.

This page contains recipe ideas we have used ourselves as well as some sent to us by customers and other members of the Indigo Herbs Community. If you are looking for inspiration scan through them and you might find what you're looking for.

Taking a daily superfood mix is a lifestyle choice that can have a profound effect on your health and wellbeing. Combined with a well balanced diet, It can ensure you have top levels of nutrition as well as the benefits of the more unusual phyto-chemicals that herbs are known to bring to your diet.

So stock up with your favourite fruit juices, seed milks juicing fruits or pre-made fruit smoothie, order your choice of herbs and superfoods and enjoy your very own superfood revolution.

Who this recipe for?
Anyone can benefit. It is particularly for the health concious, bodybuilder who wants to live to a ripe old age and still have a libido.

Ingredients
Fruit Juice (eg apple juice)
1 teaspoon Wheatgrass powder
1 teaspoon Spirulina powder
1 teaspoon Fo-Ti powder
1 teaspoon Gingko leaf powder
1 teaspoon Tribulus powder
1 teaspoon Ashwagandha powder
1 teaspoon Maca powder
1 teaspoon Catuaba powder

Contributed by
Ron Kehoe

Method
Just add a teaspoon of everything into 300-500 ml of applejuice, mix in a blender and drink. Soon you will feel great, ready for anything...whatever your age.

Who is this recipe for?
New mums, breast-feeding mums, mums to be or ladies still recovering from the demanding miracle that is producing off-spring.

Ingredients
1 teaspoon Spirulina powder
1 teaspoon Shatavari powder
2 teaspoon Wheatgrass / Barleygrass powder
1 teaspoon Suma root powder
1 teaspoon Raw Cacao Powder
2 teaspoons Shelled hemp seeds
1 Ripe banana (plus any other half eaten fruit the kids have left)
3/4 pint water (which combined with the hemp is like adding hemp milk

Contributed by
Karen Howard

Method
Combine the herbs and superfood powders with the juice and banana and blend until the hemp seeds and banana have disintegrated.

Drink immediately or refrigerate and consume during the day.

Who is this recipe for?
Generally anyone.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons Agave Nectar
1 scoop Raw Cacao Powder
1 scoop Bee Pollen
1 scoop Spirulina
1 pot of Natural Organic Yoghurt

Contributed by
Miss M

Method
Whisk the above mentioned ingredients until creamy goop.

Who is this recipe for?
Anyone seeking to boost their immune system and feel energised.

Ingredients
1 cup Blueberries
1 teaspoon Ashwaghanda powder
1 teaspoon Camu Camu powder
1 heaped teaspoon Raw Cacao Powder
1/2 teaspoon Rhodiola Rosea powder
2 teaspoons Mesquite powder
1-2 cups Pure Water (depending on desired consistency)

Contributed by
Cosmic Goddess

Method
Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth, adding water as desired. Drink slowly and enjoy!

Who is this recipe for?
Anyone who wants to ensure their diet is optimized for keeping young and combatting the unwanted effects of ageing.

Ingredients
1 teaspoon Wheatgrass powder
1 teaspoon Brahmi powder
1 teaspoon Gingko leaf powder
1/2 teaspoon Cordyceps Mushroom CS4 powder
1/2 teaspoon Gynostemma leaf powder
2 tablespoon Goji berries (soak in water overnight)
1/2 Pint of fruit juices

Contributed by
Steve McKewon

Method
Combine the herbs and superfood powders with the juice and blend together until all the Goji berries have disintegrated and the powders have either dissolved or are adequately suspended.

Drink immediately or refrigerate and consume during the day.

Who is this recipe for?
Anyone who wants an immune boost

Ingredients
1 teaspoon Maca powder
1 teaspoon Wheatgrass powder / barleygrass powder
1 teaspoon Spirulina
2 tablespoons of Goji berries (soaked in water over night)
1/2 teaspoon of Guarana powder
!/4 teaspoon Camu camu powder
1/2 Pint of fruit juices

Contributed by
Claire Kelly

Method
Combine the herbs and superfood powders with the juice and either shake vigorously in a sealed container or blend together until all the powders have either dissolved or are adequately suspended.

Drink immediately or refrigerate and consume during the day.

Who is this recipe for?
Anyone looking for low calorie nutrition and stable blood sugar whilst enduring a slimming diet.

Ingredients
1 teaspoon Spirulina powder
1 teaspoon Gynema slyvesta powder
1 teaspoon Wheatgrass / Barleygrass powder
1 teaspoon Tribulus powder
1 teaspoon Mucuna pruriens powder
1/2 Pint of fruit juices

Contributed by
Claire Kelly

Method
Combine the herbs and superfood powders with the juice and either shake vigorously in a sealed container or blend together until all the powders have either dissolved or are adequately suspended.

Drink immediately or refrigerate and consume during the day.

Who is this recipe for?
Anyone who wants a vitality and energy boost

Ingredients
1 teaspoon Maca powder
1 teaspoon Wheatgrass powder / barleygrass powder
1 teaspoon Spirulina
2 tablespoons of Goji berries (soaked in water over night)
1/2 teaspoon of Guarana powder
1/4 teaspoon Camu camu powder
1/2 Pint of fruit juices

Contributed by
Claire Kelly

Method
Combine the herbs and superfood powders with the juice and either shake vigorously in a sealed container or blend together until all the powders have either dissolved or are adequately suspended.

Drink immediately or refrigerate and consume during the day.

Who is this recipe for?
Anyone who has an active physical regime and wants to get the most out of their physical training. Best taken first thing in the morning or 45 minutes before training but without the cordyceps (which are best consumed after).

Ingredients
2 teaspoon Wheatgrass powder
1 teaspoon Spirulina powder
1 teaspoon Ashwaghanda powder
1 teaspoon Tribulus powder
1/2 teaspoon Cordyceps Mushroom CS4 powder
1/2 teaspoon MSM crystal powder
1/2 Pint of fruit juices
1/4 Pint mineral water

Contributed by
Michael Hanby

Method
Combine the herbs and superfood powders with the juice and either shake vigorously in a sealed container or blend together until all the powders have either dissolved or are adequately suspended.

Drink immediately or refrigerate and consume during the day.

Who is this recipe for?
Male or Female. Looking to fortify the body, balance hormones (male or female) to combat the winter blues and give pep and vigour to your day, with a bit of longevity thrown in! So high in antioxidants.

Ingredients
Blue Berries
Goji Berries
Strawberries
Banana
Spirulina powder
Wheatgrass powder
Cacao powder
Maca Root powder
Agave Syrup
Siberian Ginseng
Reishi Mushroom
Pumpkin
Sesame
Sunflower seeds
Linseed/ Flax

Contributed by
Linsey Nathan

Method
Cut up fruit into small chunks and add powdered herbs. Stick it in a blender!

Go easy on the cacao and reishi as they are strong tasting and can make it a bit earthy. Lots of lovely Maca and Agave Syrup though!

Looks a bit muddy, but feels great! Your insides say thank you.

Who is this recipe for?
All women. Should be avoided whilst bleeding.

Ingredients
1 teaspoon Shatavari powder
1/4 teaspoon Camu Camu powder
1 teaspoon Maca powder
1 teaspoon Siberian Ginseng
1 teaspoon Bee pollen
1/2 Pint of fruit juices

Contributed by
Claire Kelly

Method
Combine the herbs and superfood powders with the juice and either shake vigorously in a sealed container or blend together until all the powders have either dissolved or are adequately suspended.

Drink immediately or refrigerate and consume during the day.