Mango Turmeric Smoothie Blend (Print version)

Smooth mango and turmeric blend with coconut water and hints of ginger and lime for a fresh boost.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 1/2 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 a creamier texture)

→ Superfoods & Flavorings

04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
05 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
07 - 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)

→ Sweetener (Optional)

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

→ Garnish

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

# Directions:

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 until smooth and creamy. Add extra coconut water gradually if consistency is too thick.
03 - Taste and add maple syrup or honey to desired sweetness.
04 - Pour into two glasses and garnish with sliced mango, coconut flakes, or a sprinkle of turmeric. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like a vacation in a glass without any complicated steps or obscure ingredients.
  • The golden color alone makes you feel like you're doing something good for yourself, and the taste backs up that feeling completely.
  • It comes together in five minutes, which means even on chaotic mornings you can have something nourishing instead of reaching for something empty.
02 -
  • The turmeric needs fat to absorb properly in your body, so don't make this with just water—the coconut water or almond milk matters, not just for taste but for nutrition.
  • Frozen fruit actually makes a better smoothie here because it gives you thickness and cold without diluting the flavors with melted ice.
  • Fresh turmeric stains everything, so wear something you don't mind and rinse your blender immediately after—turmeric sets in stainless steel if you let it sit.
03 -
  • A high-speed blender makes the difference between a smoothie and something grainy—if yours struggles, add slightly more liquid and blend longer.
  • Squeeze your lime juice fresh if you can; bottled lime juice tastes sharp and flat compared to the brightness fresh gives you.
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