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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%.
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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 bad….but not my favorite. Nice and thick though. I used sweet potato in place of the carrot.
First of all I love colour and this smoothie is a beautiful colour. I also like that it had carrots in it so I’m getting a serving of vegetables first thing in the morning. The flavour was the most different from anything I’ve ever had but it grew on me, even as I was drinking it, and I will definitely be making it again.
A little too heavy on the turmeric for me, but I appreciate the health benefits it offers!
5 stars because of its obvious health promoting properties.
Can’t say it’s my favorite, but I will make it again.
Challenge Day 9 Turmeric Honey Smoothie: Pretty much a “never make again” recipe for me. Sorry, just drinkable, but NOT my favorite!
This one was very interesting but good. The turmeric has a little fire and the brightness of orange helps kickstart my day
Loved it! Very refreshing and delicious.
I liked this even though I forgot to add the honey. I’ll try it again but might only add 1/2 T honey, cause it was good without it. And great way to use up leftover carrots!
Not my favorite. I don’t like carrots in my smoothies so I swapped them out for cauliflower. I probably wouldn’t make this again.
Great smoothie! I was worried the ginger and turmeric might be overwhelming, but they weren’t. This is a nice balance of flavors. I added honey a bit at a time and found I needed less.
I know honey is in the name but next time I will leave it out or use less-I thought the carrot made us sweet enough. Very good
This one is surprisingly tasty. Felt stronger after drinking all the vitamin C.
I love this one!
Very tasty, but I didn’t need that much honey to make it palatable.
Very tasty and refreshing!
Honey Tumeric: Okay — I only put in a teeny tiny itty bitty piece of ginger, just to say it was in there. I liked the combo of orange, mango, carrot. I’ve added carrot to lots of different combos in the past. This was an interesting new flavor with the tumeric. It was good.
This is a new favorite! Love that it has tumeric packed with health benefits. Taste amazing and is amazing for you. So good!!
How do you measure half a cup of carrots and the mango? Are you able to provide the weight (ie grams or ounces) of these ingredients instead?
I have this problem, too. Frozen produce come in different sizes so it’s hard to replicate the recipe as intended.
This has become one of our favourites….snuck in a handful of frozen cauliflower…..so very refreshing.
So glad you’re lovin this one! And way to sneak in the extra cruciferous veggie!! 🙂
I love this smoothie – I forgot to buy oranges, but I have clementines on hand – would 2 clementines be sufficient? Sometimes I feel they pack a little more punch than a full orange and am not sure how best to substitute them.
Hi Ka! I love subbing clementines for oranges in my smoothies. And yes, I use two clementines in place of one orange and that works great. Happy blending!
This was AMAZING. I drank this today because I have had some digestive issues this week, and I felt some instant relief. Thank you so much for the recipe! I’m making the watermelon and strawberry popsicles tomorrow, VERY excited for those!! Thank you for the wonderful additions to our freezer 🙂
I love this one also, Rebecca! It’s great for digestive problems and it also helps when I’m feeling swelling and/or inflammation in my joints. Definitely a great smoothie.