A turmeric smoothie is the perfect way to kickstart your day. Tropical fruits are blended with immune-boosting ingredients to create a deliciously healthy drink. It’s creamy, naturally sweet, and will have you feeling good from the inside out.
Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Smoothie
If you’re a smoothie drinker like me, it’s always good to switch up your routine. Typically, I like to make my green smoothie which includes anti-inflammatory ingredients such as berries and avocado. But instead of adding more greens, turmeric and ginger make a strong power couple in this tropical golden smoothie.
While these ingredients boasts tons of health benefits, it doesn’t stop there. The bananas and pineapple are loaded with vitamin C, vitamin D, and a hearty dose of potassium. So when you combine everything together, it turns into one powerful drink.
Turmeric Smoothie Recipe Video
Want to see how easy it is to make this recipe? Watch the video below!
The Many Benefits Of Turmeric
Turmeric gets a lot of buzz – and for good reason. You need just a small amount to nourish your body with all its benefits and it can easily be added into any meal or drink (like my jamu juice).
To break it down for you, it all revolves around its shining compound: curcumin. The list can go on forever, but two key benefits are that it’s high in antioxidants and it’s a strong fighter against inflammation. It’s also been shown to have positive effects to the body, brain, and certain diseases.
Yep, you can say this is one ingredient you don’t want to miss!
Fresh vs Dried Turmeric
When it comes to using turmeric, you have two options: fresh or dried. Sometimes one is better for cooking and the other for blending into drinks. But it all really depends on how punchy of a flavor you want. Here’s a quick guide on what to look for in and expect in both.
Fresh Turmeric
Raw turmeric roots look very similar to its close relative – ginger. It has an orange flesh that’s earthy, bitter, and slightly peppery. With a more pungent flavor overall compared to dried turmeric. And similar to ginger, it can be thinly sliced, cubed, or grated before using. I thinly slice it for my jamu recipe.
You’ll normally find fresh turmeric in the produce section of heavily stocked markets or Asian grocery stores. Just be sure to choose the ones that are firmer and not soft or shriveled.
Dried Turmeric
Dried turmeric is made from a boiling and drying process, turning it into a ground texture. While it loses some of its pungency, it still retains its strong coloring. Making it great for turmeric tea, sprinkling into smoothies or sautés.
Specialty spice shops generally have a fresher stock. But you can also find it in your normal grocery store. And to test if its good quality, take notice of its aroma versus the color. A stronger aroma means higher quality.
Let’s Talk Ingredients
There’s just a handful of immune-boosting ingredients in this recipe. Here’s what you’ll need.
- Pineapple: Frozen pineapple chunks are best for a thicker consistency. Which means you can simply buy a bag of frozen pineapple instead of going through the difficulty of slicing one.
- Banana: Use a fresh banana. No need for a frozen banana as the pineapple chunks will chill the smoothie.
- Turmeric: I prefer fresh turmeric, but if you can’t find fresh, ground turmeric works just fine in this smoothie. Here’s the equivalent: 1-inch fresh turmeric = 1 tablespoon fresh grated turmeric = 1 teaspoon ground turmeric.
- Ginger: If you can’t find fresh, you can used dried ginger. But just note that they do impart a slightly different flavor. Here’s the equivalent: 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger = 1/3 teaspoon ground ginger.
- Milk: Any milk works in this smoothie, but since we’re going for anti-inflammatory effects here, I recommend a non-dairy milk. Choose from options such as almond milk, cashew milk, or oat milk.
How to Make Turmeric Smoothie
While turmeric and ginger both have a pungent, bitter flavor. Don’t worry. Combining it with fresh fruit turns it into a real treat. Once you’ve got all your ingredients, just toss everything in a blender. Then, blend on high for about 30 seconds until it’s luscious and creamy. Voila, turmeric smoothie!
Start The Day With These Healthy Smoothies
In addition to this vibrant turmeric smoothie, you’ll love these easy, healthy smoothie recipes:
- Blueberry Smoothie
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie
- Golden Beet Carrot Turmeric Smoothie
- Almond Orange Smoothie
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Video
Ingredients
- 1 cup dairy-free milk
- 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 banana
- 1 tablespoon fresh turmeric, grated (or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (or 1/3 teaspoon ground ginger)
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend for 30 seconds on high, or until creamy.
Lisa's Tips
- Frozen fruit gives the smoothie a thick texture and makes it really cool and refreshing.
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Hello Lisa!!
This smoothie recipe is LOVELY. I often find that pineapple just does not *shine* in a smoothie recipe, but this method allows it to SHINE — with both flavor and color! The little hint of turmeric was not overpowering for me, but I was aware that it certainly played a supportive role. I am drinking this smoothie on a 90+ degree day and it’s PERFECT for such a day. I am SO thankful that I discovered you! I think you might enjoy how I found you!
I JUST stumbled upon you about 2 weeks ago through my search for “how to make powdered sugar at home.” I have been using maple sugar in my baked goods for about 4 years now, but was still using powdered sugar from the store because I did not know how to make my own. Being a dedicated DIYer, I thought: “There MUST be a way to make this at home, but how?” I saw many recipes using a blender, but my previous KitchenAid blender was unable to successfully complete the job. I was perusing YouTube for other possible ideas and then came across YOUR very helpful video of how you used your Vitamix blender to turn various kinds of sugars into powdered sugar — including maple!! Oh booyyyyy! I was GIDDY! With my previous KitchenAid blender having burnt out after 5-6 years, I was on the market for a new blender. So then I watched your videos regarding what a Vitamix blender could do, and then that lead me to your blog, and then that led me to scour MANY of your recipes! I’m a MAJOR fan of smoothies. A BIG fan. There are just SO many flavorful possibilities!!! And your blog is LOADED with amazing looking smoothies. The pineapple turmeric caught my eye right off the bat, and I’m so thankful it did. This was the first recipe that I got to test in my new Vitamix blender!!! And WOW! This blender can BLEND! I am gob smacked!
THANK YOU for helping me be confident in purchasing a Vitamix blender and for your AMAZING recipes that I will be enjoying more of! As a Doctor of Wholistic Physical Therapy with an emphasis on whole foods nutrition, I am extremely passionate about nourishing and chemical free food for myself, and my patients. I am so thankful that it is a priority for you also.
Hi Snezhana – Thanks so much for leaving such a thoughtful review! I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying my posts and recipes so far, including this turmeric smoothie.
This is so delicious! I added some mango and used coconut milk and they were thick and creamy – almost like soft serve ice cream. I doubled the recipe and put half in popsicle containers in the freezer – can’t wait to have those too!
That sounds like a tropical dream with the mango and coconut milk! Thanks for sharing, Jill.
I wasn’t sure, but I tried it and i had all the stuff. So I went for it. Added some honey and enjoying a second glass today
Glad you gave this a try and ended up loving it, Gladys!
I just tried the turmeric smoothie recipe, and it’s amazing! The combination of flavors is perfect, and I love how nutritious it is. Thanks for sharing!
Thrilled to hear this was the perfect turmeric smoothie recipe for you!
I added about 1/4 cup cashew/coconut yogurt for creaminess and it’s very good. It’s probably very good without it too, I just like it for texture. Thanks for the recipe!
Delicious! Glad you loved this pineapple turmeric smoothie!
I made this and it was a tasty and healthy combo. Thank you xox
Glad you loved this smoothie, Sue!
Do you think adding a handful of spinach would alter the texture. I find it rarely changes taste of smoothies but just trying to get some leafy greens with my morning smoothie and this sounds delicious.
I think it would be a great addition. I always love adding a bit more spinach as well!
Yummy smoothie! So easy to make, super healthy, and absolutely delicious! Thank you for the recipe!
Of course, Dagmar! Enjoy this smoothie :)