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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.
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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.
I put off making this one today because I’m NOT a fan of ginger, and I don’t know that I’ve ever used tumeric before… was told it tasted like “peppery dirt”, which is a less than favorable description. I’m happy to say I’m very pleasantly surprised at how good this one is! I only used about a half teaspoon of the ginger and it’s just enough to suit me. Used the whole tsp of tumeric and honestly can’t pick out it’s flavor. Only other change I made was adding chia seeds. THANK YOU JEN for opening my eyes and expanding my pallet!
As I sit here, looking out at the snow and sipping this interesting smoothie, I find myself not sure how I feel about it. It is definitely spicier than most smoothies and I find it’s properties (anti inflammatory) intriguing. I can see adding this into my rotation on a limited basis.
The ginger and tumeric make the smoothie spicy. Warming me up on a winter morning.
Loved this day 5 Orange Turmeric smoothie, it’s hard to choose my favourite smoothie this time ❤️
I love this one. The zip the ginger gives it is so yummy.
# challenge day 5
The color of this smoothie was so intense and the flavor was too! I’m not a ginger fan but it was tolerable and I kept telling myself that this smoothie is good for my body, then I got over my ginger aversion!
I used almond milk and added a bit of extra turmeric because my back was hurting this morning. I probabaly should have added a bit extra honey too. This one is interesting. Definitely not like most smoothies. It did not taste sweet and was a bit spicey. I blended mine a little too long but was bot too unhappy that it wasn’t super cold since it is so cold outside. I will definitely make this one again but tweaked a bit for a tiny bit more sweetness.
This one wasn’t my favorite but next time I think I will add more honey.
Although very refreshing it was not my favorite of the week, but still good and I would make it again.
Day 5 Carrots and Mango++. LOVED
Super yummy if you like ginger and turmeric & know what flavor to expect!
Not cold and creamy enough for me- I might try freezing the orange slices first next time? Usually I add a frozen banana to my smoothies for the icy texture I’m looking for, but I’m not sure how that would taste in this
Hi Sam! Were your carrots and mango frozen? That definitely helps keep this one cold. You can definitely try freezing the orange slices if you want it even colder!
Spice is nice! When heavy on the ginger because I ❤️it but this wasn’t always the case. Added hemp seeds, chia, doubled the carrots and mango.
Love the kick with the ginger. It is very tasty and not too sweet.
It’s ok. I miss the greens and it’s a more spicy than what I prefer in the morning.
I would make this again in the Spring when Navel oranges are at their best (sweeter) which would compensate for the slight bitterness I tasted in this smoothie. I left the zest out as I have never cared for zest. I love the anti-inflammatory benefits! Very pretty color!
smoothie was an interesting array of flavors. I may have left too much of the orange pith, or maybe combination of tumeric – might have contributed to a bitter taste. I could learn to love this one- lots of good ingredients, and each sip I could taste a different flavor #challenge
Okay. So this one tested me…..I’m don’t care for ginger, not much for mango either and have never used carrots in a smoothie.
Looks like sunshine in a glass. (Getting snow today, lol) Tasted better then I expected. I did cut the ginger a bit. I give it 5 stars.
Love this smoothie. I start by blending the orange with the almond milk and then straining because I don’t care for the pulp.
I use both fresh turmeric & ginger, peel & grate both then add. I swapped maple syrup for the honey (I live in VT ) Delicious!
My only question is what is the orange zest for?
Hi Karen! You can throw the zest and blend it in the smoothie. It’ll add more flavor!
Delicious!
I didn’t have frozen carrot or a super blender so I peeled my carrot in ribbons and it blended perfectly . I had fresh turmeric on hand and it just shines in this smoothie. Just what I needed!
Great idea to cut into ribbons, Janet!