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July 11, 2019

Ginger Turmeric Smoothie Recipe with Mango

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I have a bright and summery new recipe to share with you guys today: this ginger turmeric smoothie recipe with mango!

It’s sweet, creamy, vibrant, and a little spicy, thanks to the zingy ginger and turmeric.

Ginger turmeric smoothie recipe with mango and pineapple in a glass cup with striped straws

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Health Benefits of Turmeric

Turmeric has been making its way into everything lately (have you tried golden milk yet?!), and I’m a huge fan. Not only does it bring a gorgeous color to the table, it also boasts tons of health benefits.

Turmeric has been a staple anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agent in traditional Indian and Chinese medicine for centuries. So it’s no surprise that recent studies have honed in on just how good this spice is for our health.

It’s been proven time and time again to have strong anti-inflammatory benefits. This is important, because that inflammation is a key factor in chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. One study found that taking curcumin (the active component of turmeric) daily was as effective as daily ibuprofen for reducing osteoarthritis-related knee pain — pretty cool!

It also could help lower LDL cholesterol (the not-so-great cholesterol) levels. That’s a superfood if I ever saw one! (Just an FYI for my fellow pregnant ladies: turmeric in food/cooking is generally considered just fine. But I wouldn’t suggest a turmeric supplement while pregnant.)

fresh ground turmeric in a spoon

You can buy turmeric dried and ground in the spice aisle of pretty much any grocery store. Fresh turmeric is a little harder to find. I’ve found it in specialty Asian supermarkets and health food stores! The fresh stuff looks kind of like mini ginger root (they’re related), but much brighter in color.

Be careful, though, because both dried and fresh turmeric WILL stain just about anything white! Matt learned this the hard way when juicing fresh turmeric a few months ago… oops! We still have some faint yellow spots on our cabinets to remind us of this lesson. 😉

turmeric ginger smoothie ingredients

Now, let’s get back to this smoothie!

Ginger Turmeric Smoothie Recipe with Mango

The combination of turmeric and ginger is amazing. Turmeric is warm and earthy, while ginger is bright and spicy, making this smoothie anything but boring.

Mango and pineapple keep things sweet and fresh, while Greek yogurt brings a protein boost and flax has you covered on the healthy fat front.

All in all, it’s got to be one of my favorite smoothies — packed with good-for-you ingredients, sweet, spicy, and gorgeous!

turmeric ginger smoothie

Gotta love that bright yellow. 

turmeric ginger smoothie

Enjoy!

turmeric ginger smoothie

If you like this recipe, check out some of my other favorite smoothie recipes below.

And don’t forget about my mix and match healthy smoothie recipes post, too. It’s basically a simple blueprint for building your own satisfying, delicious smoothies!

  • Banana Spinach Smoothie
  • Hangover-Busting Smoothie
  • Vanilla Mint Smoothie
  • Lemon Ginger Berry Protein Smoothie

What’s your favorite way to use turmeric? Have you ever used the fresh stuff or do you stick with the powder?

Here’s the full Ginger Turmeric Smoothie recipe:

Turmeric Ginger Smoothie

Turmeric Ginger Smoothie
July 24, 2019

This smoothie is sweet, creamy, vibrant, and a little spicy, thanks to the zingy ginger and turmeric.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Yield
1 SERVING
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
  • 3/4 cup frozen mango chunks
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, depending on how spicy you like it
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric OR 2 teaspoons fresh turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon ground flax
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup dairy or non-dairy milk

Instructions:

  1. Toss all the ingredients into a blender, blend until smooth, and serve! If you have a strong blender, you can just peel hunks of the fresh ginger and turmeric, estimate the amounts, and toss them in. Otherwise, you'll want to chop them up a bit to make sure they get fully incorporated!

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38 comments
  • Amy
    July 11, 2017 · 10:02AM:
    I don't think I've ever had turmeric not in a curry. It's so vibrant isn't it. Loving your videos too Anne!
    Reply
    • Anne
      July 11, 2017 · 3:04PM:
      It's so good in curries, too! And thank you! :)
      Reply
  • Juliette | Namastay Traveling
    July 11, 2017 · 10:05AM:
    I found some raw turmeric at the farmers market and have been pretty clueless on how to use it! This smoothie looks like the perfect recipe for me to try it out.
    Reply
    • Anne
      July 11, 2017 · 3:04PM:
      Definitely! Enjoy - and just be careful about not staining your whole kitchen neon yellow ;)
      Reply
  • Amber @ Bloom Nutrition Therapy
    July 11, 2017 · 11:17AM:
    I have never actually tried turmeric, but I know it's supposed to be super good for you. Must give this a try!
    Reply
    • Anne
      July 11, 2017 · 3:05PM:
      Yes, it seems to be one of the hot new things nutritionally!
      Reply
  • Emily @ Pizza & Pull-ups
    July 11, 2017 · 1:16PM:
    Yum! This sounds great, I have only used tumeric in savory dishes so far. I love gingery smoothies, I will have to give this a try.
    Reply
    • Anne
      July 11, 2017 · 3:04PM:
      Let me know how you like it!
      Reply
  • Hillary
    July 11, 2017 · 1:36PM:
    mmmm, the color on this is fantastic! mango + turmeric sounds like a terrific combination.
    Reply
    • Anne
      July 11, 2017 · 3:05PM:
      I know, I love the bright yellow!
      Reply
  • Jill @ RunEatSnap
    July 11, 2017 · 4:11PM:
    I love this! Such great color! I am a big fan of smoothies but I tend to stick to the same (or similar) ingredients in each. Perhaps I should shake things up and try this! Love the photos too!
    Reply
    • Anne
      July 13, 2017 · 10:03AM:
      Definitely - let me know how you like it!
      Reply
  • Sara @ Sara Steps
    July 11, 2017 · 10:58PM:
    I love turmeric in soup! This smoothie looks delicious, and I also still need to try golden milk!
    Reply
  • Kate Tully
    July 12, 2017 · 7:32AM:
    It looks amazing! What about taste? I 've never tried to cook with turmeric
    Reply
    • Anne
      July 13, 2017 · 10:04AM:
      It's hard to explain... you just have to try it! :)
      Reply
  • Heather @ Polyglot Jot
    July 12, 2017 · 9:56AM:
    Yum! I love how creamy this looks! I love adding turmeric to stir fry and other savory dishes but i haven't tried it in a drink/smoothie form yet! Thanks for the idea!
    Reply
  • Michelle July 12, 2017 · 11:58AM:
    looks delish!! I've had staining issues too haha. What are your thoughts on turmeric supplements for someone who already cooks with turmeric? how much is too much for people?
    Reply
    • Anne
      July 13, 2017 · 10:05AM:
      I'm generally on team real food - I'd just continue eating it and not do a supplement!
      Reply
  • Kelli @ Hungry Hobby
    July 12, 2017 · 12:25PM:
    I just LOVE the color! I've been adding turmeric to my cauliflower rice!
    Reply
    • Anne
      July 13, 2017 · 10:05AM:
      I bet that makes it really pretty - good idea!
      Reply
  • Kris S July 13, 2017 · 12:02PM:
    Looks epic! I'm totally going to try this. Any substitution ideas for the pineapple averse?
    Reply
    • Anne
      July 16, 2017 · 11:05AM:
      Banana would work well instead! :)
      Reply
  • Tera
    July 17, 2017 · 10:19AM:
    I had this for (part of) my breakfast last week and it was delicious! Thank you for the recipe! Perfect for summer :)
    Reply
    • Anne
      July 17, 2017 · 11:00AM:
      So glad you enjoyed it! :)
      Reply
  • Brighid July 20, 2017 · 6:17PM:
    We're having this and flatbread for dinner tonight - it's just too hot for anything else!
    Reply
    • Anne
      July 21, 2017 · 9:36AM:
      Nice, I hope you enjoyed it!
      Reply
  • Diane August 8, 2017 · 8:22AM:
    I made this for breakfast this morning. I was skeptical to try it since I have never used Turmeric. This Smoothie is awesome. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and have been having flare ups. Hoping this will help!! Thanks so much for this recipe!
    Reply
    • Anne
      August 8, 2017 · 9:48AM:
      I'm so glad you enjoyed it! :)
      Reply
  • ivory April 17, 2018 · 9:40PM:
    this looks amazing, and I can hardly wait to make it. so healthy. Thanks for sharing
    Reply
  • Paula August 9, 2019 · 11:33AM:
    I don’t have flax...any substitution ideas of ok to leave out! I wanted to try this for my osteoarthritis in my hands to see if can help!
    Reply
    • Anne
      August 9, 2019 · 12:46PM:
      You can leave it out, or use chia seeds instead! I hope it helps!
      Reply
  • Katie June 11, 2020 · 11:08PM:
    Sounds like a variation of a mango lassi. I'm intrigued.
    Reply
    • Anne
      June 12, 2020 · 10:44AM:
      Yes, similar flavor!
      Reply
  • Garnette Begley September 30, 2020 · 3:57PM:
    1st time trying turmeric and ginger smoothies
    Reply
    • Anne
      October 1, 2020 · 1:37PM:
      Hope you enjoyed it!
      Reply
  • Danielle B February 3, 2021 · 1:04PM:
    Hi Anne, I just found your recipe during a google search for "smoothies with ginger". I had a mixture of frozen fruit and needed a simple smoothie recipe with ginger for inflammation and this one was fannetastic! I added more ginger because I like it zingy but it was delectable and maybe my new favorite! Thank you for sharing!
    Reply
    • Anne
      February 4, 2021 · 11:16AM:
      Awesome, so glad you enjoyed it! :)
      Reply
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