Description
This Golden Turmeric Fruit Smoothie is a vibrant, refreshing blend of tropical fruits combined with the anti-inflammatory benefits of turmeric and ginger. Perfectly creamy with coconut milk and yogurt, it offers a delicious, nutrient-packed start to your day or a revitalizing afternoon boost.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids and Dairy
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
Fruits
- 1/2 fresh pineapple, cored and diced (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 fresh papaya
- 1 mango
- 1 banana
- 1 orange
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
Flavorings and Extras
- 2–3 sprigs mint
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste (or 1 inch piece of ginger root, zested to make a paste)
- Handful of ice cubes (about 4 cubes)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Peel, core, and dice the pineapple, papaya, mango, banana, and orange. Zest and prepare the ginger paste if using fresh ginger.
- Combine all ingredients: Place the coconut milk, plain yogurt, diced fruits, lemon juice, mint sprigs, turmeric, ginger paste, and ice cubes into a blender.
- Blend until smooth: Blend on high speed until the mixture is creamy and no chunks remain. This typically takes about 45-60 seconds depending on your blender.
- Serve and enjoy: Pour the smoothie into a chilled glass and garnish with a mint sprig if desired. Enjoy immediately for the freshest flavor and best texture.
Notes
- Use unsweetened coconut milk to keep the smoothie natural without added sugars.
- The turmeric provides anti-inflammatory benefits and a beautiful golden color.
- Adjust the amount of ginger based on your spice preference.
- Add more ice if a thicker, colder smoothie is preferred.
- This smoothie is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours, stir before serving.
- For a vegan version, substitute the yogurt with a plant-based yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Tropical/Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 12 oz)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: turmeric smoothie, tropical fruit smoothie, healthy smoothie, anti-inflammatory smoothie, ginger smoothie, coconut milk smoothie
