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As much as I love a green smoothie, it’s important to get a variety of fruits and vegetables in your diet. Blending the rainbow is one way I do that. This turmeric smoothie recipe is pure sunshine in a glass—using oranges, carrots and turmeric to create the color. It’s the perfect way to kickstart your day with tropical fruits and powerful, immune-boosting ingredients.
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Ingredients You’ll Need
All of the ingredients in this turmeric smoothie are simple, plant-based whole foods you can feel good about:
- 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.
- 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. Pick up fresh oranges from the produce section.
- 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
My turmeric smoothie is quick, creamy, and full of benefits. Just blend a few simple ingredients and sip golden goodness in minutes.
- 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.
Turmeric Hack
Long before it became the star of golden lattes, turmeric was cherished in Ayurvedic medicine for its powerful healing benefits. This golden spice has been used to soothe inflammation, aid digestion, and bring vibrant energy to meals.
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%.
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 Greek yogurt to make this smoothie more filling.
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.
More Recipes with Turmeric
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. It’s turmeric, cinnamon, and plant milk blended into the perfect hug in a mug.
- When I want a quick boost, I make turmeric blender bombs—frozen cubes of turmeric, ginger, and healthy fats that blend into an instant wellness smoothie.
If you make this turmeric smoothie, I’d love to hear how it turned out in the comment box below. Your feedback helps me and all the readers in this community. And if you’re interested in more plant-based recipes (and exclusive content), sign up for my weekly recipe newsletter.
Honey Turmeric Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 inch fresh gingerroot 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.
This smoothie is more my speed. Turmeric, ginger, carrots and oranges can never go wrong. I do t usually add sweeteners in addition to fruit, but the honey tamed the ginger just enough.
Loved it! Didn’t add honey and it was plenty sweet for me. I did add a few grinds of black pepper. Ginger gave it a bit of a nice kick. Couriously, the recipe printed in the Winter Challenge booklet was a little different, and this wasnt the first time. That recipe posted on my fridge doesn’t say to zest the orange. It also doesn’t say to blend the carrots first and that would have been good because I used fresh carrots and by the time they were smooth, the whole drink was too smooth and needed ice.
I thought the turmeric flavor was quite strong, although it may have been the fresh ginger had a strong taste. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the shake and was happy to have its health benefits. My husband said it tasted like turpentine and did not want to finish it, passing it on to me to drink his.
This smoothie really surprised me; I wasn’t sure I would like it, but it was pretty good and pepped me up. I will probably cut down on the ginger next time I make it as the ginger flavor almost overpowered the other tastes.
I know these won’t count, but I didn’t see emails requesting reviews of the Almond and Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothies; and I ran out of time; so I didn’t review them, even though I wanted to. I really loved them! I thought the Almond Smoothie was absolutely heavenly and will make it again soon. When I feel like having a smoothie dessert, I will make the Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie, tasted and felt really rich to me.
Mind blown !!! I have no words and it was worth it I tried I’m a FAN of this I’ll definitely make again.it’s my favorite! Beautifully, delicious, yummy and etc I love it!!!!
I had no idea carrots can taste this good! I noticed my bloating is no longer existent. This challenge has even inspired me to squeeze in light workouts in between my smoothies. Looking forward to trying this again next week.
I am on the fence on this one…I love tumeric tea although I did not love this smoothie. It was good although the ginger was overpowering for me.
I could not make up my mind about this one. It was not one of my favorites, but I liked the flavor adventure this smoothie took me on as I made my way to the bottom of my smoothie. The spice from the ginger was not overpowering and was a pleasant note at the end of each sip. It was definitely more textured than previous smoothies, but I did not mind this. I’m just not sure this is a smoothie that I would want again.
Not a fan of turmeric so this is not one of my favorites.
I liked this smoothie and it’s a blend I would drink occasionally. The next time I make this, I’ll adjust the amount of honey or look for other options that are not as sweet. I did like the scent of citrus and I love the color! I used less turmeric because I knew 1 tsp would be overpowering in my smoothie. This is another smoothie I would make again!
I could smell this while is was blending, very fragrant. This was probably my least favorite smoothie of the bunch, but I felt healthy drinking it.
OMG! I totally forgot to post on the “knock my socks off” terrific turmeric smoothie. It’s a definite recipe that will see consistent rotation in my meal planning!
The Honey Turmeric smoothie was not at the top of top 10.
I always try a smoothie prior to adding my protein powder because it usually changes the taste. This is another delicious smoothie. Prior to adding my protein powder it tasted like a creamsicle; after, like a ginger infused carrot cake! I also added some cracked pepper. Turmeric needs pepper to properly absorb in the body.
I wasn’t sure about adding milk to this recipe- I would usually add water or coconut water to citrus smoothies. But it made it creamy without compromising on the fresh taste. I used homemade oat milk. The colour is bright and vibrant for a happy day ahead!
4 stars because I’d prefer it with water!!
This smoothie was good. Not my absolute Favorite like the strawberries and blueberries. However, I do like knowing the ingredients are so beneficial for my health. Would definitely make it again. Have really enjoyed the variety of drinks these past few days. Would like to see something like this for soups with the Vitamix!
I liked this smoothie. I halved the ginger because I knew the family may not drink it at full strength. Will try with water instead of cashew milk next time. With these ingredients I think I would like more of a juice consistency. Glad I tried it with the milk though. Felt a good healthy boost with this one. Very nice.
This was delicious! My toddler even asked for seconds! I found this very surprising because it was a spicy one! I even added cracked pepper to it .
I will definitely be adding this smoothie into my rotation.