Golden Turmeric Smoothie

A creamy banana smoothie with turmeric, cinnamon, ginger and a pinch of black pepper — a simple, tasty way to add anti-inflammatory foods to your day.

1 serving
Prep 5 min
Ready in 5 min

A frothy golden turmeric drink in an amber glass with cinnamon sticks and star anise

Here's a simple and tasty way to incorporate some anti-inflammatory foods into your day.

— Kristen

Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk you prefer)
1 banana
½ tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp fresh grated ginger (or ¼ tsp ground ginger)
1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
A pinch of black pepper (helps increase turmeric absorption)
A handful of ice cubes

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 160
Protein: 2 g

Serving: 1 smoothie. Estimated from USDA values for the ingredients listed, so your numbers will vary with the brands you use.

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
Pour into a glass and enjoy!

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