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This is the kind of smoothie you reach for when you want something bright and refreshing, yet deeply nourishing. The warm spices balance the natural sweetness of the fruit, creating a flavor that’s both comforting and uplifting. Whether you blend this honey turmeric smoothie as a quick breakfast smoothie, a mid-morning boost, or a gentle reset after a long day, this supports your body while tasting truly delicious.
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Ingredients You’ll Need
If you’re new to smoothies, this one is a fun adventure! Fo more help blending, check out my how to make a smoothie guide to get tips, blender recommendations and also more recipes.
- Turmeric (ground): This golden spice brings warmth and color to the smoothie. You’ll find ground turmeric in the spice aisle, or grab fresh turmeric root in the produce section if your store carries it.
- Honey: Complements the turmeric and ginger nicely. Look for raw honey or manuka honey, known for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
- Almond milk: this non-dairy milk make a creamy smoothie. Look for almond milk brands that don’t use gums an fillers.
- Fresh ginger root: Adds a spicy-sweet kick that balances the creaminess of the smoothie. Look for firm, smooth ginger in the produce section, bonus points if it’s organic.
- Orange (peeled and zested): Bright and juicy orange makes the smoothie taste like sunshine.
- Frozen mango: Naturally sweet and creamy, mango gives tropical vibes in every sip. Find it in the frozen fruit section, perfect for thick, cold smoothies without needing ice. For instructions, you can also check out my guide on how to cut a mango.
- Frozen sliced carrots: A sneaky way to add veggies, fiber, and extra beta-carotene. You can buy pre-sliced frozen carrots in the freezer aisle or slice fresh carrots yourself and freeze them.
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How to Make a Turmeric Smoothie
- Add ginger, orange, and almond milk to your blender. These form the bright, creamy base that sets the stage for all the other flavors.
- Blend until silky smooth. Give it a good whirl so the ginger fully breaks down and the orange citrus flavor shines through.
- Toss in the frozen mango, carrots, turmeric, and raw honey.
- Blend one more time until thick and creamy. Pour into your favorite glass and sip immediately while it’s fresh.
Serving Suggestion
This turmeric smoothie recipe makes 16 oz—perfect for one adult. For kids, split into two 8 oz servings, and serve with a straw to make sipping easier.
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Easy Swaps and Add-Ins
This smoothie is creamy, nourishing, and totally delicious as is—but don’t be afraid to make it your own! Here are a few simple swaps or tasty add-ins you can try:
- Milk alternatives: No almond milk? Try oat milk or add a tropical twist with coconut milk.
- Creamy: Add half a banana or a few slices of avocado to make the smoothie thicker and even more creamier.
- Sweet: Instead of raw honey, try pure maple syrup or Medjool dates for a vegan-friendly option. You can also check out my guide on natural sweeteners I like to use.
- Protein: Blend in a scoop of my homemade protein powder, a spoonful of hemp hearts, or even a dollop of coconut yogurt to make this smoothie more filling.
Recipe Tips
To get the most out of turmeric’s benefits, try adding a tiny pinch of black pepper before blending. Black pepper contains piperine, which, when combined with curcumin, has been shown to increase bioavailability by 2000%.
If your blender if struggling to get a smooth drink, you might want to upgrade to one of my recommended blenders for smoothies.
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More Turmeric Recipes To Try
If you’re digging the golden glow and anti-inflammatory benefits of this turmeric smoothie recipe, here are a few more turmeric recipes to try next:
- When I need something soothing, turmeric tea is my go-to—warm, cozy, and full of anti-inflammatory goodness.
- And when I’m craving creamy comfort, golden milk hits the spot.
- My anti-inflammatory blender bombs are frozen cubes of turmeric, ginger, and healthy fats that blend into an instant wellness smoothie.
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Honey Turmeric Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 inch ginger root peeled
- 1 tablespoon orange peeled and zested
- ¾ cup almond milk or other nut milk
- ½ cup mango frozen
- ½ cup sliced carrots frozen
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- 1 teaspoon turmeric, ground
Instructions
- Place ginger, orange and almond milk in blender. Blend until smooth.
- Add remaining ingredients and blend until creamy.
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Notes
- Fresh vs. dried turmeric: Fresh turmeric root gives this smoothie a brighter, peppery flavor and extra nutrients, but if you can’t find it, ground turmeric works just fine.
- Add natural sweetness: If your smoothie tastes a little too zesty, add more honey, half a banana, a couple of Medjool dates, or a splash of maple syrup.
Nutrition
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Leave a review for a chance to win signed copies of my cookbooks!Common Questions
About 1 inch of fresh turmeric root or ½–1 teaspoon of ground turmeric is a good amount for most smoothies. For those new to turmeric, starting with a smaller quantity is recommended before adjusting to taste.
Turmeric smoothies can be enjoyed any time of day. Many people prefer them in the morning for an energizing start, after a workout to support recovery, or in the afternoon as a refreshing pick-me-up.
To use fresh turmeric, wash and peel the root, then slice or grate it before blending with other ingredients. Frozen turmeric chunks can also be kept on hand for easy smoothie prep.
Turmeric works best when combined with ginger, black pepper, and naturally sweet fruits such as mango, pineapple, or banana. Black pepper enhances the absorption of curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, making this combination both flavorful and beneficial.
So…I’m not sure about this one. Why a 4, because I don’t hate it but don’t love it? But it’s not unpalatable. Really I can’t decide what I think. Definitely form beginning to end the flavor profile changes with each sip. That in itself is pleasing. And maybe I’m just not used to such a full-bodied flavor profile coming from a smoothie. I would try this again and would be interested to see other out-of-the-box smoothies there are out there.
I liked this smoothie but next time I would like to try to use water instead of milk.
Day 9 I skipped the mango and added a baby carrot to decrease the sugars. I squeezed in a little orange juice and the remaining ingredients. Overall I enjoyed the flavor, but will cut back a tad on the turmeric in the future to see if I really love the flavor.
So yummy. I didn’t have frozen carrots so I juiced a couple and saved the pulp to top off my dinner salad.
Definitely, not one of my favorites. But a filling, healthy meal replacement. Thanks !
This one is tally good! Loved it!
I did not like this one at all. Couldn’t even finish it. I think It is the ginger and turmeric. Not a big fan of them.
I liked the flavor but I felt dizzy a few minutes after I drunk it. Not sure if I added too much ginger.
This smoothie sort of reminded me of a creamsicle, and I’m not really a fan. I am a fan, however, of carrot cake and sweet potato pie, so I would change this up by adding some cinnamon, nutmeg, sweet potatoes, and omitting the mango. What I do like about this smoothie is all the anti-inflammatory goodness packed inside!
Recipe we were given said cashew milk, not almond milk, so I used cashew. After the lemon smoothie disaster, I used only 1/4 tsp. turmeric and 1/4 tsp. ginger. Nice fresh taste, mostly mango and orange. Zest was not in the recipe so not included. How much zest should be used? My orange yielded plenty which I have frozen for future use. My husband did not like this one at all. I will try it again gradually increasing the amounts of turmeric and ginger to find the level beyond which taste suffers. For those who could not find cashew milk, I found it at Sprouts, our local health foods grocer. It was not in the cold sections. It is not refrigerated and was in another section in a quart sized carton. They also had the cashew yogurt with the other yogurts.
Packed full of goodness!
I feel so healthy after drinking this one! Love all the flavors!
Day 9. This Honey Turmeric Smoothie taste great. The ginger was very dominant.
This was good but still not my favorite! My little granddaughter liked it so much I had to make her one!
I think I found my new favorite. I didn’t have any frozen mango or carrots so I used dried mango and fresh carrots that were in a spot in the veggie drawer that was actually causing some freezing. I used oatmilk and added maple syrup, vanilla extract, collagen powder and chia seeds in addition to the recipe ingredients. I added extra ginger and probably more turmeric than the teaspoon called for. I got it spot on for my flavor taste buds and will definitely make this again.
I just realised I forgot the orange!! will try again WITH it!!
Added a very large handful of spinach
The ginger was quite strong first sip but I enjoyed it after a couple sips in!!
Strong tumeric and ginger flavors but the combination of ingredients works. I found a bit too thick like a cold soup next time I would add more liquid preferably water.
Tasty — made with ginger, plant-based milk, pineapple, carrots, lemon, honey & turmeric.
As with the lemon smoothie, I am not a fan of ginger, especially 1 Tablespoon fresh. So in my attempt to make a similar smoothie, I just did a pinch of ginger powder. The taste was overpowered however, by the turmeric. If I was to make this again, I would switch the orange to an apple, and cut the turmeric in half.
Carrots and oranges make a great blend of flavors. Also enjoy the rich yellow/orange colors. A feast for my eyes as well as my body.
Made this late today. I used flax and banana milk instead of the almond milk due to the oxalates. I used half the orange because we ran out and half the honey because added sugar. I used golden paste instead of turmeric because turmeric needs to be cooked to be effective. Otherwise, pretty much the same as the recipe. I liked it. My son didn’t love it but drank it. My grandson says it was pretty good. I’ll probably try it again.
Made it for dinner too. Good
Will keep this in my list of weekly smoothies for the health benefits.
Yummy! So glad I decided to do this challenge and try out smoothies I otherwise would not have tried.