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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.
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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.
Beautiful color. Great creamy texture. Too much ginger for me. I added extra mango, extra honey and some frozen pineapple. After tasting it again, and noticing it was warm, I decided to chill it in the refrigerator which made a big difference. Much better but still a bit bitter for me. My carrots were refrigerated and cold but not frozen so perhaps that is why it came out a bit warm. Lesson learned! I like the idea of the ginger and Tumeric so I will need to experiment a bit to see what I can do to get rid of the bitterness. Any suggestions would be most welcome. Thanks.
I liked this smoothie. It has a very refreshing taste. The ginger flavor is strong but I like that.
Not a fan of carrots in my smoothies even though I know they are good for me. The taste wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. If I make it again it will have less carrots.
It was good but a little heavy on the ginger for me.
It says “Wake up NOW!” An orange and ginger for those bright flavors; carrot, mango, and honey for the sweet. Cashew milk makes it creamy, and turmeric brings a little spice to the party, LOVE IT!
Delicious!! This is another favorite. I had everything frozen, including the orange, so it was harder to blend and needed a bit more liquid. In the future, I will try again without freezing the orange. I also used fresh turmeric. So Yummy!!
I love this smoothie! I don’t love the taste of turmeric but I know it is good for me. I used fresh turmeric and it works well with these flavours. This one is a keeper!
Good morning sunshine! ☀️
I used anti-inflammatory smoothie cubes (made with pineapple, lemon, ginger, honey, turmeric, black pepper), oranges, carrots, cashew milk, and a little water.
My favorite smoothie so far on this smoothie challenge I am in now. Used 1tsp maple syrup instead of honey. I like this one a lot
I liked this one, my husband wasn’t too crazy about it. I think it might have been the ginger. But I like the health benefits of ginger and turmeric.
Another delicious smoothie. This one was bright and sunny both in flavour and colour. We are in the middle of a Canadian blizzard today. So this smoothie brought a nice pop of colour and flavour to a white and wintry day.
-Krista from Canada
Very good and healthy
Love it!
This one is good but not my favorite.
Day 9 – Honey Turmeric Smoothie
Surprising delicious. Definitely going to make this again
Pam L
I always add ginger and turmeric to smoothies and this combination with oranges and mango was fabulous!!!! I should not have peeled the orange, but I’ll be adding this recipe weekly at least and will tweak with peel for more orange pop! Carrots were a great addition.
I really enjoyed this one! Felt so refreshing and revitalizing! Will definitely make this one again.
This is one of my favourites! And I love the extra health benefits brought with the tumeric!
Day 9. Not my favorite. LOTS of orange pulp & carrot bits. I used a Raspberry Orange which gives it more of a pinkish color. Next time I would add more mango.
Do you have a Vitamix blender? They are amazing at blending without any pulp bits. I struggled to put out the money 5 years ago. But it has more than outlasted it’s value. Well worth it.
Loved the ginger and carrots.
Was simply outstanding!!! Loved it.