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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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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.
A very unique and different smoothie. It is spicy from the ginger and I like it in a unique way. Good for a cold day or in the fall.
This smoothie did not disappoint! I love carrot ginger soup, so was hoping this one would be good. I enjoyed the earthy, spicy taste. I added a little more honey to it since I love honey, too. I used Manuka honey for the extra health benefits.
The Honey Turmeric Smoothie is not my favorite. It smelled really good (like oranges), so that’s what I expected, then BAM! Maybe I used too much ginger? Soooo bitter. Added extra honey & mango— but it was still a no-go for me. May try again with less ginger and more orange.
Definitely try it again with less ginger. Ginger can really over power it, and if it’s not your favorite, then definitely reduce the amount!
Delicious.
This smoothie was amazing! I make a lot of smoothies so it was nice to try something different. I used a little less ginger and turmeric and had a really large orange. I didn’t have frozen carrots so I used fresh. This was great! I will be making it again and again. By the way, I don’t typically post, but it was sooo good that I felt compelled to.
Love the color.
Way too much bite for my preference would not make it again.
I love spicy food, so was looking forward to trying this smoothie. Didn’t love it, but may have overdone the ginger. The smoothie was very thick and warming with an earthy, spicy kick, and hint of orange flavour. Would definitely try again.
I liked the smoothie, but it had a bit of a bite. It is probably because I am not used to fresh ginger or I peeled the orange wrong. I just peeled the orange part off and left the white pithy inside for more vitamins. I liked the honey in it.
Love the bright color of the smoothie! I’m not a fan of turmeric, but the other flavors in the smoothie help mask it. I might try cutting the amount of turmeric in half next time. I know it’s good for me, but some is better than none, I figure.
Love a spicy smoothie!
I didn’t care for this one; it didn’t agree with me. Also as another person had said, the orange also was not sweet.
Very interesting smoothie today . I like turmeric but today’s was a strong turmeric and ginger flavor. Loved the orange flavor. Couldn’t really taste the mango. But still love this smoothie challenge!
Love the color and flavor.
Will add greens or protein powder next time.
I was apprehensive to try this one as other smoothies I’ve tried with turmeric weren’t very palatable in my opinion. This one was different, and in a pleasant way. I really like ginger, so that didn’t bother me. However, my orange wasn’t sweet at all. So I think that may have altered it to not be quite as good as others are saying. I will definitely try it again when I know I have a better orange!
Interesting!! But healthy!! Orange makes everything yummy!
I love the orange flavor and spicy kick the ginger and turmeric adds!
I loved this ! I use turmeric alot with ginger as I have chronic pain from injuries. I take no pain meds at all. Try different fruits and veggies with this basic combo.
I love ginger! I have never used this much in one smoothie so it packs a punch but is very good.
I’m not a big fan of turmeric, but try to incorporate it into my diet for its health benefits. This smoothie isn’t my favorite, but is pretty good considering it has turmeric in it and I will probably make it again.
I was very skeptical about this smoothie but I really like it. The predominant flavor I taste is ginger, and I like ginger. I was afraid turmeric would taste bad but I don’t notice it at all. I will make this one again