Mango Turmeric Smoothie Blend (Printable)

Tropical mango and turmeric blend with ginger and lime for a vibrant, healthy drink.

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

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It tastes like a vacation in a glass, with tropical sweetness and a warm spice that sneaks up on you.
  • Five minutes from craving it to drinking it, which means no excuses on busy mornings.
  • The turmeric isn't a health lecture—it's just there, making everything taste mysteriously better.
02 -
  • Turmeric stains everything—your fingers, your blender, your favorite white shirt—so wash up immediately and don't panic if your blender turns golden.
  • Frozen fruit makes a thicker smoothie, but let it blend for a few extra seconds or you'll end up with a slushy situation that's hard to drink through a straw.
  • Fresh lime juice makes a real difference; bottled tastes flat and a little sad in comparison.
03 -
  • Cut your banana and mango the night before and freeze them—this saves time in the morning and gives you a perfectly cold smoothie without watering it down with ice.
  • If your blender sounds strained or labored, you've probably overloaded it; split the batch and blend two smaller portions instead of one thick one.
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