Description
A vibrant Turmeric Crush Smoothie with tropical fruits, ginger, and a hint of spice. Boost your immune system with this delicious and anti-inflammatory treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 frozen banana, sliced
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds (optional)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed is best)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Measure and prepare all ingredients.
- Prepare Ginger: Peel and roughly chop the ginger.
- Combine in Blender: Add frozen banana, mango, pineapple, ginger, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, chia seeds, hemp seeds (if using), almond milk, and orange juice to the blender.
- Add Sweetener (Optional): Add honey or maple syrup to taste.
- Add Cayenne (Optional): Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little kick.
- Blend on Low: Start blending on low speed.
- Increase Speed: Gradually increase the speed to medium and then high.
- Check Consistency: If too thick, add more almond milk or orange juice. If too thin, add more frozen fruit.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Pour and Top: Pour into a glass and add your favorite toppings.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy fresh!
Notes
- Adjust sweetness to your liking.
- Experiment with different fruits.
- Add greens for extra nutrients.
- Boost protein with protein powder or nut butter.
- Make it a smoothie bowl with granola, nuts, and fruit.
- Use fresh turmeric (about 1/2 inch) instead of ground.
- Don’t skip the black pepper for turmeric absorption.
- Make ahead and store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Use different types of milk.
- Adjust the ginger to your taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes