Start your day off on a healthy note with this clean-eating Tropical Turmeric smoothie made from bananas and mango and flavoured with turmeric, ginger, cinnamon and cardamom. This mango turmeric smoothie recipe is sugar-free, dairy-free, vegan and paleo! Blend and go!
I can't think of a more cheerful way to start the day than with this Tropical Turmeric Smoothie!
I try to have lots of variety in my breakfasts, but more often than not, breakfast at my house is a smoothie. Sometimes I'm out in the garden early in the morning in my PJ's, grabbing a handful of kale and parsley or I use sprouted greens as the basis for a green smoothie. Other days, I make my favourite Mocha Almond Smoothie Bowl.
This week, however, I'm on a turmeric kick, so I'm offering you this delicious, naturally sweet mango turmeric smoothie with ginger.
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👍🏼Turmeric Smoothie Benefits
- Just look at that colour! Knowing that I'm filling my body full of anti-oxidants, detoxifying my liver, (and maybe preventing Alzheimer's!) is just one more reason to sip and enjoy this turmeric smoothie.
- Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory, powerful medicinal spice that has anti-oxidant properties as well. It contains curcumin which has been linked to improved brain function. It may also lower our risk of heart disease and prevent, or even treat, cancer.
- Chia seeds add fiber, protein, omega-3 fatty acids and many other nutrients.
- Hemp hearts are rich in healthy fats and essential fatty acids, as well as protein and high amounts of other vitamins and minerals.
- Ginger can improve digestion, reduce inflammation, lower blood sugar levels, relieve menstrual cramps and even prevent cancer.
- Mango and banana are both good sources of Vitamin C, potassium and more!
🛒 Ingredients
You'll find a complete list of ingredients for this tropical turmeric smoothie recipe in the recipe card below.
- spice mix: ground turmeric, ginger, cinnamon and cardamom. Mix equal amounts of these ground spices in a small jar, store it in your spice cupboard, and it will be ready to use in this turmeric smoothie or in Warm Turmeric Cinnamon Milk. Use 2 teaspoons of this spice mix in your smoothie.
- banana: the riper the better! Banana adds natural sweetness.
- milk: any plant-based milk of your choice, like almond, cashew, or oat milk
- mango: fresh or frozen chunks
- chia seeds: add fiber, protein, omega-3 fatty acids and many other nutrients. They also help to thicken this turmeric smoothie recipe.
- hemp hearts: rich in healthy fats and essential fatty acids, as well as protein and high amounts of other vitamins and minerals. Read more about the health benefits of hemp seeds.
- black pepper: just a little to enhance the anti-inflammatory effects of turmeric
🥄 Instructions
- Combine a ripe banana, plant-based milk of your choice, mango chunks, spices, and chia and hemp hearts in a blender until smooth.
- Taste and see if you needed sweetener or not. If the fruit was very ripe, you won't need anything extra.
- Don't forget the sprinkle of black pepper to help enhance the anti-inflammatory effects of the curcumin in the turmeric!
👍🏼How to remove turmeric stains
Turmeric's bright orange colour is beautiful, but it will stain.
If you've discovered that it has stained your countertop or your blender container, there's a simple fix.
Rub the area with a small amount of vegetable oil, followed by a general scrub with your usual cleanser to remove the stain. When I make my turmeric tonic, I drink it with a straw to avoid discolouring my teeth!
🗒 More healthy turmeric recipes
- Turmeric Pick-Me-Up
- Mango Turmeric Overnight Oats with Kefir
- Warm Turmeric Cinnamon Milk
- Honey Dijon Turmeric Chicken Thighs
- Thai Grilled Turmeric Chicken Kabobs
- 7 Delicious Ways to Add Turmeric to your Diet
When you make this turmeric smoothie recipe, please leave a comment and a rating below. I love hearing how my recipes turned out for you.
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📖 Recipe
Tropical Turmeric Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk or other plant-based milk unsweetened
- ½ medium banana, fresh or frozen
- ½ cup mango chunks, fresh or frozen
- ½ teaspoon each ground turmeric ginger, cinnamon and cardamom
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup OR honey (unless vegan) only if your fruit is not fully ripe and naturally sweet
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon hemp hearts
- dash black pepper freshly cracked
- 3 ice cubes
Instructions
- Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Terry Jurrens
This is delicious, so glad I found this recipe. I made it as written, using almond milk, but no chia seeds or honey. I thought the spices might be overwhelming but they are perfect!
Flavour & Savour
I'm happy to hear that! Thanks so much for the 5 stars!
Colleen
Yummy smoothie! I reduced the spices to 1/4 tsp each. I will definitely be making this again.
Flavour & Savour
Hi Colleen, Thanks for commenting! I’m glad you were able to adapt this recipe to make it work for you.
Debee
I am very caffeine sensative, do you think this is alright for me too try? Im thinking of quick healthy breakfast, but not energy? Thanks for milk recipe, going to try this eve. HAPPY NEW YEARS!!! Thank You!
Flavour & Savour
Hi! This is a caffeine-free drink made with fruit, milk or milk alternatives and spices. I often have it for breakfast. Enjoy! Happy New Year to you, too!
Misato
Hi Elaine,
I wanted to let you know that I used your recipe as one of our 5 easy weight loss smoothie recipes.
I tried a few times and felt so energized I wanted to share it with our readers, so I created this list of recipes including yours.
Thanks for creating and sharing this delicious and refreshing drink.
Nancy. Livingstonet
I read somewhere that, you are not supposed to eat turmeric raw. Is. This correct
Flavour & Savour
Hi Nancy,
It's my understanding that raw turmeric may be fine to eat in small doses. This Tropical Turmeric Smoothie uses ground turmeric, which is made by peeling, boiling and drying the root before grinding it. Thanks for your question!
Dawn
Sooooo glad I found this blog. Yummo!!!
Mariah serna
Does this help with Wright loss?
Flavour & Savour
Hi Mariah,
I think the autocorrect got you there and you meant weight loss. I'm not a trained nutritionist, so I'm not qualified to answer your weight loss questions. I do know that I love the way this tastes and it keeps me feeling full all morning! Hope you like it too! Thanks for your question.
Heather
If we make up a jar of the spices ahead of time then how much of that mix should we use for the smoothie? 2 tsp?
Flavour & Savour
Yes! 2 teaspoons is fine. If you find it a little strong, just reduce to 1 next time. Enjoy!