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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.
Not a favorite for me. But I am not a big fan of ginger or orange spice.
But I was willing to give it a try.
Very good with a kick! Beautiful color too!
Love this potent blend of inflammation fighters! This one is going to be a daily habit for me. Goodbye achy joints!
Love this smoothie! The honey I feel is vital to balance out the turmeric. Great for days when you need a boost
Totally loved this one!!! So refreshing!
This one is not my jam. I think the tumeric & ginger makes it too flavor spicy for me. But I dranked it.
Great smoothie. It’s got a nice zing from both the ginger & tumeric. The orange tends to to make it frothy, and I didn’t notice the carrots at all. To me it’s like a treat smoothie (and just knowing the health benefits makes it even better).
Yum! This is right up my flavor alley and I loved it. Also excited to feel the benefits from the ginger and turmeric. I’ll probably try fresh turmeric next time and see is that rounds the flavor our a bit, or perhaps it will do the opposite. TBD!
Not bad but not great. I may have added too much turmeric or too much ginger because there was a faint slightly odd taste.
This is maybe a smoothie I would make once every couple of weeks. I think it might grow on me 🙂
The health benefits are fantastic but not the most wonderful flavor. Too much zing (probably from the Ginger). I’ll try it again but will play around with the Ginger amount and maybe add some protein powder, to help with the taste or even add in an apple.
Oh how I love the combination of turmeric and ginger! This one was delicious. I did not have carrots, so I used sweet potato and I added collagen…yum!
Not my favorite although I love ginger and honey. Possibly my fruits were just not sweet enough or because my carrots were not frozen, sliced very very thin.
Nope! We were hoping to love this one. Too strong for turmeric maybe. Just didn’t care for it. Won’t add it to our library but it was fun trying it!
Love love love the ginger! Left out the honey and it was still delicious. This will be in my rotation.
This smoothie was okay. But to be fair I’m not a huge ginger or turmeric person, so me liking it was a long shot. Overall for me not being a huge fan of those flavors it wasn’t terrible though.
It’s ok. Not sure this will make my top 10. I used pineapple instead of mango (I picked up the wrong bag of fruit). Will make again before making a final decision.
Honey Turmeric Smoothie, I was pleasantly surprised with this one. I used an immunity juice shot I had in the fridge and really enjoyed the freshness. Will be adding to my rotation.
I really like this smoothie. I was leery about the turmeric, even though I know the health benefits. I did not have any carrots and added Greek yogurt for protein. It could be a little sweeter. I’m not sure if the carrots would have helped with that.
Love the orange and ginger flavors together on this one! I plan on making this one weekly to help boost my immune system and hopefully ease some of my joint pain. Thanks for sharing your recipe!