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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.
Loved the color and flavors! I used fresh turmeric and omitted the honey as I prefer smoothies to be less sweet. I frequently add ginger to my smoothies and this one did not disappoint!! It will definitely be in the rotation.
Well how does how this one was a hard no from my son, but I feel like it has potential with some tweaks!
Yummy and refreshing!
I love the tang from turmeric and ginger! Blends so nicely with the fresh orange!!
This was a labor of love smoothie, intense, and great flavor.
Love the color of this smoothie. It was fresh and bright in flavor. The turmeric didn’t bother me like I thought it would. Good combination of flavors. I will keep this for my inflammation.
It’s warm, cool, and refreshing all at once
I love ginger and really like this one. If you’re not a fan of ginger (looking at my husband) I can see this might not be your favorite.
This one came out too thick. My blender couldn’t handle the frozen carrots. I am going to try this one again, but will put in less carrots and not freeze them.
i’m not rating this because, while i didn’t love it, to be fair, i used the whole orange (unpeeled) and added 1/4c cauliflower, so it wasn’t made precisely as written (although i think the ginger is to blame). because i didn’t love it and it was so thick, i added 1/2c orange juice. still didn’t love it… and it made more than all the others thus far! but i had been looking forward to trying it since it uses some ingredients i don’t usually use in smoothies but rather in hot beverages. thanks for nudging me toward something new! i’ll try the ginger root and turmeric in some other smoothie recipes before forgoing them altogether, but i may end up using them in smaller amounts or leaving them solely for my hot beverages.
A really good one. Love the ginger in it.
Not my favorite, I may need to play with this one a bit to get it just right for me. The ginger & turmeric flavors overpowered this one for me.
I had prepped all my smoothies before the challenge. More milk was needed than called for since all my ingredients were frozen (minus the milk and honey). Next one I do, I’ll decrease carrots and add more ginger and honey. Good way to add veggies to your day.
This smoothie is a yummy, bright pick me up! I used a delightful sumo orange, added a pinch of black pepper to help activate the turmeric, the ginger adds a perfect kick, the color reminds me of the sun, which I’ll hopefully see in Ohio again around April!
I personally couldn’t drink more the a few ounces, my husband drank a glass and said it wasn’t his favorite either. Way to much turmeric and I even put in half the amount.
Delicious! Turmeric is not overbearing. I always read about the health benefits but struggle with ways to incorporate it into my meals. The ginger and carrots are so refreshing with the perfect amount of sweetness added by honey and mango.
I used 1/2 inch of ginger. I peeled the orange with a vegetable peeler like shown. The texture was a little thick for my liking. The taste was actually pretty good, not too hot, and grew on me the more I drank it.