Turmeric Smoothie
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Kickstart your day with this golden turmeric smoothie made with ingredients like fresh orange juice, ginger, and turmeric. You only need a handful of ingredients and 5 minutes to make this delicious drink!
I love a good green smoothie, but this turmeric smoothie is the one I make when I’m craving something extra bright and refreshing. I love how the juicy oranges and sweet carrots balance the warm, peppery bite of fresh ginger and turmeric — it’s vibrant, lightly sweet, and has just enough spice to feel energizing without being overpowering.
What keeps me coming back to this one is how simple it is. The oranges give it that fresh, citrusy base, the carrots add body and color, and the ginger and turmeric bring depth and warmth. I always add a tiny pinch of black pepper to round out the flavor, then blend it up and enjoy it just as it is — though it’s easy to play around and make it your own if the mood strikes.
Variations to try
Try one of these delicious additions to give your smoothie a boost:
- Frozen banana: use half or a full frozen banana to add sweetness, body, and creaminess to this smoothie.
- Pineapple: fresh or frozen pineapple chunks will give this smoothie a tropical taste.
- Honey: if you like a sweeter smoothie, add a drizzle of honey.
Recipe FAQs
Can you taste turmeric in a smoothie?
The taste of turmeric is actually very subtle if it’s not cooked. I even use a pinch of turmeric for color in unlikely recipes like my coconut lemon balls and coconut lemon ice cream, and you don’t taste it at all. This smoothie recipe tastes mostly of orange and ginger.
How much turmeric should I put in my smoothie?
The recipe calls for a 1-inch knob of turmeric (or 1 teaspoon of powdered turmeric). In our testing, we found this to be a good amount. Feel free to use more or less to taste!
Where can I buy fresh turmeric?
Fresh turmeric can sometimes be tricky to find. Look for it in the produce section of your grocery store, close to the ginger.
Turmeric Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 naval oranges (peeled and quartered)
- 1 medium carrot (chopped)
- 1 inch piece of ginger (peeled)
- 1 inch piece of turmeric (peeled – or 1 teaspoon powdered turmeric)
- A pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients + 1 cup of ice cubes to a high-powered blender.2 naval oranges, 1 medium carrot, 1 inch piece of ginger, 1 inch piece of turmeric, A pinch of black pepper
- Blend on high until smooth.
- Divide the turmeric smoothie between 2 glasses and serve right away.
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Just made this ~ INCREDIBLE!!! Thank you so much for the recipe!! Will be making this every week!
I like the sound of this smoothie.Sounds delicious.
Can you add honey.?
Oh yes! If you’d like it sweeter then just add honey to taste. 🙂
This smoothie was exactly what I was wanting. I felt lighter as I was drinking it. Not even joking! Will make it again for sure.
I hope you like it as much as I do!
Awesome recipe, made one in my nutribullet this evening. Thanks for sharing it!
You are so welcome!
Thank you for the recipe. I loved it! I squeeze the oranges first though… shall I just throw them with the peel and seeds into the mix?
You will definitely want to peel them first. And, if there are any big seeds, remove those too. If you have a regular blender (as opposed to a high-powered blender like a Vitamix) I would squeeze the oranges as you’ve been doing. Hope that helps!
I’m not sure about adding protein powder as it’s not something I use and I’m not sure how it would taste …
can you use ground tumeric?
You sure can! Just use the same amount. 🙂
This looks really good, love the combination of the turmeric, ginger, orange and carrot. Refreshing and also great for your immunity.
Thanks! You nailed it with refreshing. So good for the body, too. 🙂
I’m getting a new blender just to make this! Oh, and anything written by David Habersham is wonderful! Historical non-fiction on from the changing face of America in the 50s to his local fire station on 9-11. He’s an amazing storyteller.
I’m so happy to hear that! Are you going the Vitamix route? I love love love mine. Worth every penny.
Thank you so much for the suggestions. I’ve added it to my Amazon wish list for my next order. 🙂
Which Vitamix blender do you recommend?
I have their Total Nutrition Center and love it. If I were to get one now, I would get their Ascent series, but purely for aesthetic reasons. 🙂
I forgot to get ginger…. can I use powdered ginger or will it not really taste the same…. thanks!
I’m honestly not sure as I’ve never tried it with ground ginger. It might be a touch different (a bit gritty maybe?) but definitely worth the try!
Thanks, Winnie! I’ve actually got a few more turmeric recipes planned for this month. I’m jumping on the turmeric train, too!