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Golden Mango Turmeric Smoothie: Best Anti-Inflammatory Drink

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A creamy, naturally sweet smoothie that combines frozen mango, banana, turmeric, and ginger for a delicious anti-inflammatory drink. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s the perfect quick breakfast or refreshing pick-me-up.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup (about 150g) frozen mango chunks
  • 1 medium (about 100g) frozen banana
  • 1-inch piece fresh turmeric root (or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric)
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger root (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
  • 1 cup (240ml) unsweetened oat milk
  • ยผ cup (60ml) freshly squeezed orange juice
  • A pinch of ground black pepper
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flax seeds
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Peel the turmeric and ginger using a vegetable peeler or the edge of a spoon. Grate them finely using a microplane or the small holes of a box grater. If you don’t have a grater, chop them into very small pieces.
  2. Pour the oat milk and orange juice into your blender. Adding liquids first helps the blades move more freely.
  3. Add the frozen mango chunks and frozen banana. Break the banana into a few pieces if it’s frozen in one big chunk.
  4. Add the grated turmeric, grated ginger, and a pinch of black pepper. If using ground turmeric and ginger, add them now.
  5. If using chia seeds or flax seeds, add them now. If you want extra sweetness, add honey or maple syrup.
  6. Start on low speed and gradually increase to high. Blend for 45-60 seconds, or until completely smooth. If too thick, add a splash more milk and blend again. If too thin, add more frozen mango chunks or a handful of ice.
  7. Taste and adjust sweetness or ginger as desired.
  8. Serve immediately in a glass. This smoothie is best fresh.

Notes

Don’t skip the black pepperโ€”it helps your body absorb the curcumin in turmeric. Use frozen fruit for a thick, creamy texture without ice. Turmeric can stain hands and cutting boards; wear gloves or wash immediately. Clean blender right after use to prevent staining.

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