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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.
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.
Day 5: Honey Turmeric smoothie
Love the color of this smoothie. This was my first time using all the ingredients in a smoothie together, but it works. Not a huge fan of the ginger. I like all the benefits of this smoothie
I’ve never used oranges or carrots in my smoothies, just in my homemade juices but this one is wonderful!
Beautiful color! Not my favorite one because I am not a fan od ginger, but next time I will reduce the ginger and try to add tea instead of milk, and some lemon. I added basil seeds and Manuka honey.
This one isn’t my favorite, but I’ll probably drink it a couple times a month for the anti-inflammatory benefits.
I like the carrots and the orange for sweetness.
A little zippy with the ginger and turmeric for me, but I like the mix of mango, carrot and orange. And I’m glad it didn’t have banana… 😉
Not my favorite, but seem to love about all the other ones. This one has too much ginger and turmeric flavor I think. It feels like it could help a sore throat or cold and must have some good health benefits. I drank it all, but was not in love with it. Maybe if I had it more my joints might improve? I take a lot of cinnamon, but have not tried turmeric which I know to be beneficial for arthritis.
This one tasted like a creamsicle . I liked it but it was a little too sweet for me. Next time I’ll half the amount of honey.
This had great orange flavor and a nice zing from the ginger. I added cinnamon for its anti-inflammatory properties. I will definitely add this to my smoothie rotation.
I swapped maple syrup for honey and add some lemon…this is one my favorites so far! It’s like drinking a Creamsicle (the popsicle not the cocktail!). Yummy!!
Added an apple, cauliflower and a little pineapple. My kids are averse to anything turmeric, lol, but I liked it!
This smoothie has a zing and I liked it. The honey turmeric smoothie went down very smooth and creamy. It was very refresh and I will make this again for sure. #Challenge Day 5
So loved this smoothie! We will keep it in rotation at least once weekly!
#challenge 5 honey turmeric smoothie – I was a little skeptical about this recipe, however it really turned out to be tasty! Nice that it is really good for inflammation. I will definitely add this to the rotation.
This is decent but definitely not one of my favorites. It was really gingery. But I can definitely play with the ingredients more.
This is a great smoothie! I love the carrots and ginger!
So Refreshing! Really liked this one, add to list of favorites. Great combination of fruits and veggie. Sprinkle of orange peel.
Oh my this is my new favorite smoothie. I have never made one with an orange and it is so good. I love the ginger and it was the perfect sweetness and really the color was so very lovely, I am not sure if I can taste turmeric but again I loved the color. And the TASTE is AMAZING
Smoothie Challenge Day#5
Honey Turmeric
Oh so good! I love all of these ingredients individually, but now blended together? Heaven! I made extra so I can heat it up tonight as an after dinner treat
I was surprised that this smoothie tasted so good with so much turmeric. I thought for sure it would be bitter but it wasn’t at all. I had no nut milk so I added an ounce of walnuts and I subbed a date for the honey. Delightful. Would definitely make again.