Treat yourself to an anti-inflammatory Honey Turmeric Smoothie with a refreshing blend of mango, carrots, orange, ginger, turmeric and honey. Your immune system will enjoy the nourishment in this bright, delicious turmeric smoothie recipe too!
In addition, this is a super simple, tasty and filling smoothie.
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Tips for Blending Smoothies
This smoothie has a few more ingredients than a normal recipe because I tried to cram as many anti inflammatory ingredients in as possible. I must say, the result is perfectly sweet, slightly tangy, and super orange! Here’s how I blend it:
- Blend the orange, almond milk and ginger until smooth. Start on low then increase speed as the blades chop up the ginger + break down the orange pulp.
- Add remaining ingredients and blend until creamy.
The orange acts as both liquid and fruit in this smoothie, so it goes in the first blend. If using a high powered blender, then the raw carrots should break down easily. Your smoothie may have a hard time completely breaking down the ingredients if it isn’t high powered. Steaming the carrots before using can help as well.
I leave as much white pith on the orange as possible, as there are loads of nutrients there. To lower the natural sugar, omit the honey.
Turmeric Smoothie FAQs
Yes! Follow my instructions below on how to use fresh turmeric. The health benefits far outweigh those of ground turmeric, yet I know it can be hard to find. So use it if you can find it, but don’t sweat it if you can’t.
I recommend no more than 1 tablespoon per serving (about a 1 inch piece of fresh turmeric, or 1 tsp of ground turmeric.) A little goes a long way!
Since turmeric has an earthy taste, I like to pair it with sweeter fruits like mango. It also goes well with oranges, and pineapple. My turmeric smoothie recipe includes ginger, orange, mango, carrots and honey.
How to use Fresh Turmeric in Smoothies
If you can find fresh turmeric in the produce aisle, substitute a 1-inch piece for 1 teaspoon dried turmeric (1 tablespoon peeled and freshly grated or minced). If using fresh turmeric, I add it in the first blend with the ginger to give it extra time. To cut up turmeric:
First, cut the skin from the flesh with a paring knife. Alternately, you can also use the spoon method. Apply gentle pressure with the edge of spoon to scrape off the turmeric skin.
After that, slice 1-inch of turmeric and drop into your blender to do the rest.
I recommend adding ½ to 1 teaspoon of dried turmeric to a single smoothie. You don’t want to go overboard with spice in a smoothie. So I’ve given this turmeric smoothie recipe just the right amount!
Favorite Ingredients to Blend
- Turmeric— is at the heart of this smoothie. With a warming earthy flavor and beautiful golden color, this spice delivers powerful anti-inflammatory benefits. Plus a boost of antioxidants for optimal health. The spice contains curcumin. An antioxidant known to reduce inflammation and boost your immune system. Used in traditional Eastern medicine for centuries, it’s beloved as a natural treatment for a wide range of health issues.
- Ginger— This smoothie also contains ginger, another powerful anti-inflammatory spice with immune boosting properties. Above all, zesty ginger is known as a stomach soother and anti-cancer agent.
- Honey— Honey adds natural sweetness to this smoothie. In addition, it offers extra health benefits. It’s is a good source of antioxidants. And has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Manuka honey is made when honeybees pollinate the “Manuka” or “tea tree” plant. Studies have shown Manuka honey holds both antibiotic and antibacterial benefits. Likewise, it’s proven to be effective in fighting infection and promoting healing. If you can find Manuka honey, it’s a great healthy addition to this smoothie!
- Orange— I added an orange to this turmeric smoothie recipe for a whopping dose of vitamin C to support a healthy immune system.
- Carrots— Carrots also deliver vitamin C to this smoothie, along with antioxidant-rich beta carotene, a powerful free radical fighter.
More Healing Turmeric Recipes
If you’re trying to step into the natural healing space more, check out these other wonderful recipes that use turmeric:
Honey Turmeric Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 inch ginger root peeled
- 1 orange peeled and zested
- ¾ cup almond milk or other nut milk
- ½ cup mango frozen
- ½ cup sliced carrots frozen
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 serving homemade protein powder optional
Instructions
- Place ginger, orange and almond milk in blender. Blend until smooth.
- Add remaining ingredients and blend until creamy.
Notes
- If frozen carrots aren’t available, swap for frozen pineapple or roasted sweet potato that’s been chilled.
- If you’re using all fresh ingredients, pour over ice to serve.
- Fresh turmeric has even more health benefits than ground turmeric. Swap in 1-inch peeled fresh turmeric.
- Omit honey to cut down on the natural sugar of this smoothie.
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!
Not real fond of this taste
Hi Karen- Between the turmeric and the ginger, it’s definitely an acquired taste and not for everyone. If you’re looking for something anti-inflammatory, you may try the Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie.
Love this smoothie. Not too sweet. Tried it with water as I’m not sure orange and milk mix well. Delicious
This smoothie of my absolute favorite! I love the turmeric. I love the ginger. I love everything about this honey turmeric smoothie. The only thing I changed was, I used homemade cashew milk (your recipe ). This one is definitely in my smoothies rotation.
I liked this one a lot. I added a handful of spinach, protein powder and spirulina. So mine was definitely green, but tasted amazing. I enjoyed that this one wasn’t overly sweet and enjoyed the warm spiced flavour.