5 Easy Ways to Use Red Superfood Powder

Red superfood powder doesn't have to be limited to a glass of water. You can add it to smoothies, overnight oats, pancake batter, yogurt, or other foods and drinks you already enjoy.

fitppl Daily Greens & Reds combines red and green superfoods in one formula, but the ideas below also work with other red superfood powders. Because formulas and serving sizes vary, always follow the directions for the product you use.

Here are five easy ways to make red superfood powder part of your routine.

What Is Red Superfood Powder?

Red superfood powders typically combine fruit, berry, vegetable or other plant ingredients into a powdered blend. The exact ingredients and nutrition vary a lot from one product to another.

Many use vitamin C-rich fruits. Camu camu, for example, is known for its vitamin C and polyphenols.¹ A reds powder can be a handy way to add more fruit-based nutrients, especially since only about 1 in 8 U.S. adults eats enough fruit.³ It works best alongside whole fruit, not instead of it.

fitppl Daily Greens & Reds combines 12 organic superfoods from both red and green plant ingredients. The red blend includes organic camu camu, amla, elderberry, acerola, pomegranate and cranberry juice powder, while the green blend includes organic wheatgrass, alfalfa grass, spirulina, chlorella, moringa and nettle leaf. Each serving also provides 3 grams of fiber.

Rather than assuming every red superfood powder is the same, check the label for the ingredients, serving size, sweeteners and directions of the product you use.

1. Add It to a Smoothie

Add the amount recommended on your product label to a smoothie you already enjoy. Fruit such as berries, banana, mango or pineapple pairs well with the fruity flavor of many red superfood blends.

Blend the powder with your usual liquid and ingredients until smooth. If it makes your smoothie thicker than usual, add a little more liquid. This is also an easy option if you don't love superfood powder mixed with plain water.

2. Mix It Into Overnight Oats

Prepare your usual overnight oats, stir in the recommended amount of powder, and refrigerate as normal. Powders can thicken the mixture, so you may need a little more milk or other liquid.

Pair it with ingredients you already enjoy, such as:

• berries
• banana
• chia seeds
• yogurt
• nut or seed butter
• nuts or seeds

If you divide one serving of superfood powder across several portions of oats, each portion will contain only part of that serving.

3. Add It to Pancake Batter

You can add red superfood powder to pancake batter without needing a whole new recipe. Use a pancake recipe or mix you already like, add the powder and mix well.

Extra powder can thicken the batter, so check it before cooking and add liquid gradually if needed. Keep in mind that heat can reduce some nutrients, especially vitamin C,² so no-cook options like smoothies and oats keep more of them.

If you add one serving of powder to a batch that makes several pancakes, that serving is spread across the whole batch.

4. Stir It Into Yogurt or Chia Pudding

No time to cook? Mix red superfood powder into yogurt or chia pudding. Start with your normal portion and stir in the powder until it's evenly combined.

The powder may change the flavor and texture, so adjust the amount based on the product directions and your taste.

Optional toppings:

• fresh fruit
• granola
• nuts
• seeds
• nut or seed butter

5. Mix It With Water, Coconut Water or Another Drink

Red superfood powder can be mixed straight into a drink, following the directions on the label. fitppl Daily Greens & Reds can be mixed with cold water or coconut water, or added to smoothies and other foods and drinks.

If you're using another red superfood powder, follow that product's instructions, since serving sizes, ingredients, sweetness and flavor vary.

How Much Red Superfood Powder Should You Use?

There isn't one serving size that applies to every red superfood powder. Follow the directions on the label of the product you use.

This matters most when you add powder to a recipe that will be divided into portions. If you mix one serving into a batch of overnight oats that makes four portions, each portion gets only a quarter of a serving. The same goes for pancakes, smoothies made for several people, energy bites and other batch recipes.

When Should You Take Greens and Reds?

How you use your superfood powder and when you use it are two different questions. Some people like it in a morning smoothie or with breakfast, while others find another time of day easier.

Choose a method that fits the product directions and your schedule. For more on timing, read our guide to the best time to drink greens and reds.

Try fitppl Daily Greens & Reds

fitppl Daily Greens & Reds combines 12 organic superfoods in one daily powder, with 5.2 grams of greens, 6 grams of fruit ingredients and 3 grams of fiber per serving.

• The red blend includes organic camu camu, amla, elderberry, acerola, pomegranate and cranberry juice powder.
• The green blend includes organic wheatgrass, alfalfa grass, spirulina, chlorella, moringa and nettle leaf.
• It's sweetened with monk fruit, with no stevia, gums, natural flavors or added sugar.

Mix it with cold water or coconut water, add it to a smoothie, or work it into another part of your day.

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The Bottom Line

Red superfood powder isn't just for water. Smoothies, overnight oats, pancakes, yogurt, chia pudding and other drinks are all easy ways to use it.

Because formulas and serving sizes vary, check the label and follow the directions for your powder. If you're looking for a combined greens and reds option, fitppl Daily Greens & Reds puts 12 organic superfoods in one daily powder.