Mango Turmeric Smoothie Blend (Printable Version)

Tropical mango and turmeric blend for a refreshing, anti-inflammatory wellness boost.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 ½ cups ripe mango, peeled and cubed (fresh or frozen)
02 - 1 small ripe banana

→ Liquid

03 - 1 cup unsweetened coconut water (or almond milk for creamier texture)

→ Superfoods & Flavorings

04 - ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
05 - ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger (or ¼ teaspoon ground ginger)
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
07 - 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)

→ Sweetener (Optional)

08 - 1–2 teaspoons pure maple syrup or honey, to taste

→ Garnish

09 - Sliced mango, coconut flakes, or a light sprinkle of turmeric (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Place mango, banana, coconut water (or almond milk), turmeric, ginger, lime juice, and chia seeds (if using) into a high-speed blender.
02 - Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy. Add more coconut water if the consistency is too thick.
03 - Taste the smoothie and add maple syrup or honey as needed for desired sweetness.
04 - Pour into two glasses and garnish with sliced mango, coconut flakes, or a sprinkle of turmeric. Serve immediately.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • The turmeric doesn't make it taste like curry somehow it just makes everything brighter and happier
  • Five minutes from fridge to glass including cleanup time
  • My skeptical friend who swears she hates turmeric now asks for this every time she visits
02 -
  • Turmeric stains everything permanently plastic cups wooden spoons your favorite white shirt consider yourself warned
  • Add a tiny pinch of black pepper if you remember it helps your body absorb the curcumin in turmeric though I always forget
  • Drink this within 15 minutes of blending or the chia seeds will turn it into pudding which is actually not bad either
03 -
  • Let your blender run an extra 10 seconds longer than you think necessary it makes all the difference in texture
  • Frozen banana instead of fresh transforms this into something almost like soft serve ice cream
  • If you can only find ground turmeric buy the smallest container possible since it loses potency quickly
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