How to Make Greens Powder Taste Better

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Let’s face it. Even the best greens powders don’t taste great. They are powdered concoctions of leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, and grasses, after all. Greens supplements certainly aren’t like our favorite protein powder, which come in delicious flavors like chocolate cake, vanilla milkshake, and cookies and cream.

Despite the health benefits that one scoop of greens powder might give us, thanks to green superfoods like chlorella and spirulina, we won’t get any of those potential benefits if we can’t get it down the hatch.

To that end, we put together this collection of ideas for how to make your greens powder taste better!

Medical disclaimer: This article is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. For health advice, contact a licensed healthcare provider.

Greens Powder Recap

In case you’re not sure what a greens powder is, here’s the lowdown. A greens powder, such as Athletic Greens AG1 or Supergreen Tonik, is a dietary supplement consisting of various ingredients, from powdered green vegetables and antioxidant-rich fruit extracts to probiotics and digestive enzymes for gut health.

Their intention is to support overall wellness by helping you increase your daily nutrient intake. Some claim to help with weight loss, support the immune system, increase energy levels, and relieve stress, although there’s little evidence to support such claims. Despite that, there’s plenty of anecdotal evidence from consumers that greens powders help with one thing or another.

If you’re interested in greens powder but unsure how it can fit into your lifestyle, consider talking to a registered dietitian and your healthcare professional, especially if you take prescription medications, are managing a chronic health condition, or are pregnant or nursing.

1. Shake With Cold Water and Ice

For some of the best-tasting greens, all you need is some ice and a good shake. Patriot Power Greens, for instance, is the tastiest greens powder I’ve tried, and it tastes even better when it’s shaken, not stirred, and consumed very cold. Most powders don’t mix as well when stirred in a glass, which can leave chunks and residue, making the whole experience even less pleasant.

2. Mix With Juice

This tip is my personal favorite way to make super greens powder taste better. If ice-cold water isn’t enough to mask the taste of wheatgrass, try mixing your greens with orange juice or another juice with a strong flavor profile, like cranberry or mango.

3. Mix With a Sports Drink or Electrolyte Powder

Juice not your jam? Mix in something like coconut water or Liquid I.V. to see if that lowers the burden of superfood powder on your taste buds. Just be sure to check the label on both the greens and the electrolyte drink so you’re not surpassing your needs for a given nutrient. Don’t forget to check drink labels for artificial sweeteners and added sugar, too, to make sure they’re in line with your dietary preferences. (P.S. We have guides to the best sports drinks and the best electrolyte drinks if you need some shopping inspo.)

4. Mix With Tea

Iced tea, sweetened or unsweetened, is another option. Some greens powders already have a tea-like taste, and mixing with black tea especially can bring down the grassiness a notch.

5. Add Honey

Honey is a wonderful natural sweetener that can make drinking your greens a more pleasant experience. Consider warming it just a bit prior to mixing so it’s easier to shake up.

6. Add Cocoa

A high-quality cocoa or cacao powder might work, too. Chocolate has a pretty strong flavor that can mask less desirable tastes. Some greens powders even come in chocolate and espresso flavors—perhaps a “green mocha” wouldn’t be so bad. (But I’m not making any promises.)

7. Blend Into a Smoothie

Coconut milk, blueberries, and bananas doesn’t sound bad, right? Crafting a fruit smoothie recipe to match the flavor profile of your super greens powder is often the best route to take for taste. You can try other fresh fruits and milks, too, like cashew or almond milk. You could even make it a protein shake by adding unflavored or vanilla protein or add a touch of sweetness with maple syrup.

8. Try Sparkling Water

Maybe a bit of texture is all you need. Mixing greens with sparkling water, plain or flavored, could jazz up your daily green drink. For flavored options, I like Spindrift, Bubly, or AHA.

9. Add to Yogurt

Try swirling your serving of greens into Greek yogurt, specifically a flavored variety. To further enhance the taste, you can make a whole yogurt bowl with fresh fruits, granola, honey, chia or flax seeds, and any other toppings your heart desires.

10. Mix With Matcha

Matcha powder has a strong flavor that may help to mask the veggie taste, at least a little. You could even make a matcha latte with coconut milk or another milk variety to make the greens more palatable to drink.

11. Try Adding It to Recipes

Other ideas I’ve seen include mixing a sprinkle of green drink powder into soups, salad dressings, pancake mix, homemade energy balls with nut butter, and even hummus. This approach might take a bit of bravery, but if you have the courage to mix greens powder with other strong flavors, you might wind up with a pleasant surprise. Happy experimenting!

How to Make Greens Powder Taste Better: Final Thoughts

There are several things you can try to make your greens powders taste better, from mixing the powder with juice to adding it to a smoothie recipe. At the end of the day, if you just can’t come to like greens powders, you can get your nutrients from a multivitamin, individual vitamin supplements, or by eating more fruits, veggies, whole grains, and other healthy foods.

How to Make Greens Powder Taste Better: Q&A

What are the benefits of greens powders?

Potential super greens powder benefits include improved digestion, increased energy, enhanced focus, stress relief, and more. The specific benefits you get from a greens powder depend on what ingredients are in it and in what doses.

How can you improve the taste of greens powder?

You can make greens taste better by adding the powder to juice or a sports drink, mixing it into a smoothie or yogurt, or adding a sweetener such as honey, to name a few options.

Why do greens powders taste so bad?

Greens powders are concentrated, powdered vegetables and fruits, so it’s no surprise that they aren’t exactly a delicacy. Due to the contents, the flavor tends to be very earthy and grassy, even when the powders themselves are flavored with berry, apple, or other natural flavors.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.

Amanda Capritto, CPT, CES, CNC, CF-L1, CSNC

Amanda is a content writer and journalist with extensive experience in the health, fitness, lifestyle, and nutrition niches. Before joining Garage Gym Reviews, she worked as an independent writer for various brands and outlets.Her work has appeared in national and global digital publications, including Health.com and Shape.com (Meredith Corporation), CNET (Red Ventures, formerly ViacomCBS), LIVESTRONG (Leaf Group), Verywell Fit and The Balance (DotDash), SlickDeals (Goldman Sachs/Hearst), Health Journal, and more.Now, Amanda brings her expertise in fitness to the GGR team by testing equipment and writing authentic, honest reviews on everything you might need to stock your home gym.

How to Make Greens Powder Taste Better: 11 Ideas to Try