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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.
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
I put off making this one today because I’m NOT a fan of ginger, and I don’t know that I’ve ever used tumeric before… was told it tasted like “peppery dirt”, which is a less than favorable description. I’m happy to say I’m very pleasantly surprised at how good this one is! I only used about a half teaspoon of the ginger and it’s just enough to suit me. Used the whole tsp of tumeric and honestly can’t pick out it’s flavor. Only other change I made was adding chia seeds. THANK YOU JEN for opening my eyes and expanding my pallet!
As I sit here, looking out at the snow and sipping this interesting smoothie, I find myself not sure how I feel about it. It is definitely spicier than most smoothies and I find it’s properties (anti inflammatory) intriguing. I can see adding this into my rotation on a limited basis.
The ginger and tumeric make the smoothie spicy. Warming me up on a winter morning.
Loved this day 5 Orange Turmeric smoothie, it’s hard to choose my favourite smoothie this time ❤️
I love this one. The zip the ginger gives it is so yummy.
# challenge day 5
The color of this smoothie was so intense and the flavor was too! I’m not a ginger fan but it was tolerable and I kept telling myself that this smoothie is good for my body, then I got over my ginger aversion!
I used almond milk and added a bit of extra turmeric because my back was hurting this morning. I probabaly should have added a bit extra honey too. This one is interesting. Definitely not like most smoothies. It did not taste sweet and was a bit spicey. I blended mine a little too long but was bot too unhappy that it wasn’t super cold since it is so cold outside. I will definitely make this one again but tweaked a bit for a tiny bit more sweetness.
This one wasn’t my favorite but next time I think I will add more honey.