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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.
#challenge day 5
Orange turmeric smoothie was good
Cold Be Gone!
The zesty flavors in this warm smoothie certainly brightened my morning. The color is beautiful and it wasn’t sweet at all – which I loved. I only used half the amount of ginger and I also added black pepper to enhance the anti-inflammatory properties of the turmeric. It was a bit thick so I added water to get it to my desired consistency. Finally I didn’t blend in the zest, instead used a bit of it as garnish on top. Overall a good addition to my winter smoothie routine.
I like it but not my favorite. I am getting quite a bit of bitterness from the zest. But as I drank it I liked it more so perhaps less zest next time. The tumeric is perfect in this smoothie as is the amount of ginger
tastes good and quick and easy to make.
I feel skinnier already.
Wasn’t sure about the flavors at first but I tried it and liked it
Only change I made was, I swirled the turmeric in on top since I don’t like putting it into my blender.
Love the color and basic ingredients, but I think the pith from the oranges made it too bitter. Might try it with mandarins.
Not a fan…think it’s the ginger. I’ll have to try again without.
A little thick I added spinach to mine. The flavor wasn’t there for me. But not too bad
What a pick-me-upper! I added 3 cuties that needed to be used, but followed the recipe otherwise.
Love the spice, health benefits that this smoothie provides! It was too thick and gooey for me, so I added some water and ice to my glass to drink it.
Well this one is not my favorite. I can taste all the ingredients! It reminds me of a ginger crèmecicle which might be yummy to someone else. I am hopeful that this smoothie will help me shake a cold!
Loved the kick that the ginger and tumeric add. Will definitely be making this again as is as well as trying a few of my own variations. Yum!
Loved the combination of the fruit and carrot. Didn’t have orange so I used a grapefruit, was so delicious.
Not my favorite. I think I put in too much ginger
Beautiful color! Creamy texture! Wow…that ginger! I will try this one again and play around with the ingredients.
Surprised me. Didn’t think I’d like it but I do and will make again. Added pepper but got a little too much when my cheepo grinder fell apart. Will be more careful next time. # challenge
Zesty and tasty, warming spices, definitely a zing to the taste buds!
I take Tumeric pills everyday to help fight inflammation from my ulcerative colitis. This recipe makes me want to start buying fresh Tumeric instead and blend it for easier consumption and absorption. Delicious and very nutritious! I added 1/4 cup cooked quinoa and 1 cup cauliflower because I’m eating this as a meal replacement smoothie for weight loss.
Creamy, slightly tangy, great immune boosting smoothie
The honey turmeric smoothie is out of this world!! So refreshing and yummy!!!