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Treat yourself to an anti-inflammatory Honey Turmeric Smoothie with a refreshing blend of mango, carrots, orange, ginger, turmeric and honey. Your immune system will enjoy the nourishment in this bright, delicious turmeric smoothie recipe too!
In addition, this is a super simple, tasty and filling smoothie.
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Tips for Blending Smoothies
This smoothie has a few more ingredients than a normal recipe because I tried to cram as many anti inflammatory ingredients in as possible. I must say, the result is perfectly sweet, slightly tangy, and super orange! Here’s how I blend it:
- Blend the orange, almond milk and ginger until smooth. Start on low then increase speed as the blades chop up the ginger + break down the orange pulp.
- Add remaining ingredients and blend until creamy.
The orange acts as both liquid and fruit in this smoothie, so it goes in the first blend. If using a high powered blender, then the raw carrots should break down easily. Your smoothie may have a hard time completely breaking down the ingredients if it isn’t high powered. Steaming the carrots before using can help as well.
I leave as much white pith on the orange as possible, as there are loads of nutrients there. To lower the natural sugar, omit the honey.
Turmeric Smoothie FAQs
Yes! Follow my instructions below on how to use fresh turmeric. The health benefits far outweigh those of ground turmeric, yet I know it can be hard to find. So use it if you can find it, but don’t sweat it if you can’t.
I recommend no more than 1 tablespoon per serving (about a 1 inch piece of fresh turmeric, or 1 tsp of ground turmeric.) A little goes a long way!
Since turmeric has an earthy taste, I like to pair it with sweeter fruits like mango. It also goes well with oranges, and pineapple. My turmeric smoothie recipe includes ginger, orange, mango, carrots and honey.
How to use Fresh Turmeric in Smoothies
If you can find fresh turmeric in the produce aisle, substitute a 1-inch piece for 1 teaspoon dried turmeric (1 tablespoon peeled and freshly grated or minced). If using fresh turmeric, I add it in the first blend with the ginger to give it extra time. To cut up turmeric:
First, cut the skin from the flesh with a paring knife. Alternately, you can also use the spoon method. Apply gentle pressure with the edge of spoon to scrape off the turmeric skin.
After that, slice 1-inch of turmeric and drop into your blender to do the rest.
I recommend adding ยฝ to 1 teaspoon of dried turmeric to a single smoothie. You donโt want to go overboard with spice in a smoothie. So I’ve given this turmeric smoothie recipe just the right amount!
Favorite Ingredients to Blend
- Turmericโ is at the heart of this smoothie. With a warming earthy flavor and beautiful golden color, this spice delivers powerful anti-inflammatory benefits. Plus a boost of antioxidants for optimal health. The spice contains curcumin. An antioxidant known to reduce inflammation and boost your immune system. Used in traditional Eastern medicine for centuries, it’s beloved as a natural treatment for a wide range of health issues.
- Gingerโ This smoothie also contains ginger, another powerful anti-inflammatory spice with immune boosting properties. Above all, zesty ginger is known as a stomach soother and anti-cancer agent.
- Honeyโ Honey adds natural sweetness to this smoothie. In addition, it offers extra health benefits. It’s is a good source of antioxidants. And has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Manuka honey is made when honeybees pollinate the โManukaโ or โtea treeโ plant. Studies have shown Manuka honey holds both antibiotic and antibacterial benefits. Likewise, it’s proven to be effective in fighting infection and promoting healing. If you can find Manuka honey, itโs a great healthy addition to this smoothie!
- Orangeโ I added an orange to this turmeric smoothie recipe for a whopping dose of vitamin C to support a healthy immune system.
- Carrotsโ Carrots also deliver vitamin C to this smoothie, along with antioxidant-rich beta carotene, a powerful free radical fighter.
More Healing Turmeric Recipes
If youโre trying to step into the natural healing space more, check out these other wonderful recipes that use turmeric:
Honey Turmeric Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 inch ginger root peeled
- 1 orange peeled and zested
- ยพ cup almond milk or other nut milk
- ยฝ cup mango frozen
- ยฝ cup sliced carrots frozen
- 1 tbsp raw honey
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 serving homemade protein powder optional
Instructions
- Place ginger, orange and almond milk in blender. Blend until smooth.
- Add remaining ingredients and blend until creamy.
Equipment
Notes
- If frozen carrots aren’t available, swap for frozen pineapple or roasted sweet potato that’s been chilled.
- If you’re using all fresh ingredients, pour over ice to serve.
- Fresh turmeric has even more health benefits than ground turmeric. Swap in 1-inch peeled fresh turmeric.ย
- Omit honey to cut down on the natural sugar of this smoothie.
I’m really glad I tried this because it’s really different for what I usually do. That being said I probably won’t make this specific one again, but I will use these ingredients again!
This might be my favorite yet. What a great start to the morning!
No can do.. this one is not good for me
Great breakfast smoothie for me and hubby! Refreshing and delicious!
I was a bit nervous about making this smoothie as I’m not the biggest fan of turmeric. I was surprised and actually liked it. I will defiantly make this one again.
I have been trying to use turmeric in dishes because I know it is good for my joints. But I am not a super fan yet, so I used half of the amount in the smoothie. It has a kick, but was yummy.
Love all this orange goodness! Really enjoying it as it is very refreshing!
This recipe surprised me. I have never had carrots in a smoothie. I used a mandarin orange. I probably should have used two as they were small. It needed a bit more of a burstful flavor. I enjoyed this and glad I gave it a try.
Thereโs something about adding a big fat orange for that first smoothie of the day to your blender, it makes for a great day right off the bat!!!!
Delicious, refreshing, tropical, slight ginger taste
I absolutely love ginger in anything, so this recipe already is a winner in my book! I love how well the ginger, honey and carrots play together. Definitely a refreshing smoothie.
Not my favorite but not bad at all! Definitely something you’d have to get used to but it’s a awesome feeling knowing that you’re doing something great for your body!
Awesomeness
Hi Jen,
Today’s smoothie’s interesting ingredients were of peek curiosity to me. The color is beautiful, I must say the taste matched the color and satisfied my curiosity. It was refreshing. A keeper for me.
The thing I like most about this challenge, having done the summer challenge, is my option(s) without greens. I like both, I’m thankful for more options.
Thank you.
This smoothie was surprising to me how wonderful it is! I loved the flavor and when I made it I was unsure that I would. Very refreshing!
Didn’t think I was going to like this smoothie, but I was wrong! It’s so creamy, delicious and not to mention energizing!
So delicious and a lovely color! It is very refreshing.
Not my favorite. I like my smoothies with more fruit flavor and the orange was over powered by the carrot, ginger and turmeric. May make again with some adjustments.