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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.
A little too much ginger root. But otherwise, this one is a keeper! I also added one scoop of Vital Proteins Collagen Peptide powder. I feel so healthy when I’m drinking these smoothies.
I thought with all the different elements it would have a stronger flavor but it was more like a mild creamsicle.
Very nice combination. Unfortunately, I think Covid has taken away my ability to enjoy ginger, which used to be one of my favorite tastes. Now anything with ginger has a slightly soapy taste to me. I hope my taste buds recover eventually. Still drinking this one because the other flavors mask the soapiness, and I love the anti-inflammatory immune support ingredients. Also, another observation: this challenge got me to try nut milks, which was worthwhile. But, going forward, I think I will go back to eating nuts as a snack and putting water in my smoothies for liquid.
I had frozen oranges so it was difficult to blend. Next time, I’ll use a fresh orange to make it easier and not so thick. Overall, good and it makes me use things in a smoothie that I wouldn’t normally use.
This was surprisingly good! I wasn’t too sure about this one, but I really enjoyed it!
I’m not a fan of oranges but with the other ingredients it worked. My first sip I was skeptical but as I continued I actually enjoyed it!
I don’t love it but I think I would with a little less ginger.
I love this one. I had mango honey that complemented the citrus flavors. This one is a keeper!
Tastes great! I followed the recipe closely as I make juices with turmeric and ginger and often get the proportions “off” by “winging it”! This is a much more enjoyable way than my prior juicing attempts to get turmeric and ginger into my meal-plan.
This turned out better than I expected. I generally find the tartness of turmeric hard to handle. While I prefer something a little sweeter, this one was pretty satisfying.
I thought this was going to be weird based on the ingredients, but it was delicious! Toddler approved!
Mango, carrots, orange yummy
This is my favorite smoothie.
I was skeptical of this smoothie but I was pleasantly surprised! Love everything about it – it’s perfect!
The combo of turmeric, ginger and honey was like a balm to my soul. So perfect for a winter day!! I love the combo of fruit and veg! And that colour though…incredible!!!!
This one suprised me, I wasnt sure I would like it, but I did. It was reminiscent of a creamcicle. I halved the ginger in tumeric, as those flavors tend to be too much for me and my 11 year old.
Sweet, spicy. I like it. The ginger gives it a kick and all the flavors blend well. The turmeric does stand out but I like that, albeit I only added 1/2tsp, a full tsp may have been too powerful for my liking.
Wow, so delicious, I loved this smoothie. Will definitely be making this again.
It looks great, but the taste wasn’t quite right for me. I was excited about adding ginger and turmeric. I did have to do a couple of swaps, so maybe that was part of it. This also gave me the idea of freezing carrots for future smoothies, so that’s a win!
Medicine for the to be body and soul. I’m thankful for this challenge because it brings me to try recipes I would otherwise pass over.
Thank you, Wise Ones!
I found this smoothie to be kind of bland, maybe because I did not have organic oranges so I skipped the zest. Adding a little bit of lemon juice definitely helped it out some. Unless I need to up my turmeric intake, this is one I probably won’t make again.