This ginger turmeric smoothie with mango and pineapple is a bright, nourishing smoothie recipe you can enjoy any time of year! It’s sweet, creamy, vibrant, and a little spicy, thanks to the zingy fresh ginger and turmeric powder. Many of my blog readers have said they love this topical Greek yogurt smoothie!
Plus, it comes together in minutes, and is packed with healing properties. Greek yogurt and flax add protein and staying power, too, so this smoothie will keep you satisfied for hours – whether you enjoy it in the morning for breakfast or in the afternoon as a snack.
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Turmeric Fruit Smoothie with Ginger
I absolutely love a nourishing smoothie in the morning or as an afternoon pick-me-up. Not only are they refreshing, but they’re also quick and easy to make, and packed with nutrients! (Check out my entire breakfast smoothie recipe collection for more inspiration!).
The combination of turmeric and ginger in this smoothie is amazing. Turmeric is warm and earthy, while ginger is bright and spicy, making this smoothie anything but boring.
Mango and pineapple keep things sweet and fresh, while Greek yogurt brings a protein boost and flax has you covered on the healthy fat front.
All in all, this tropical turmeric smoothie has got to be one of my favorite smoothies – packed with good-for-you ingredients, sweet, spicy, and gorgeous. (This 3-ingredient banana spinach smoothie is another one of my faves!)
Looking for a fall-inspired smoothie? Check out this spiced sweet potato smoothie! Or, for a smoothie recipe that’s perfect all year round, try my peanut butter banana smoothie.
Health Benefits of Turmeric
Turmeric has been making its way into everything lately (have you tried golden milk yet?!), and I’m a huge fan. Not only does it bring a gorgeous color to the table, it also boasts tons of health benefits.
Turmeric has been a staple anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agent in traditional Indian and Chinese medicine for centuries. So it’s no surprise that recent studies have honed in on just how good this spice is for our health.
It’s been proven time and time again to have strong anti-inflammatory benefits. This is important, because that inflammation is a key factor in chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. One study found that taking curcumin (the active component of turmeric) daily was as effective as daily ibuprofen for reducing osteoarthritis-related knee pain — pretty cool!
It also could help lower LDL cholesterol (the not-so-great cholesterol) levels. That’s a superfood if I ever saw one!
(Just an FYI for my pregnant readers: turmeric in food/cooking is generally considered just fine. But I wouldn’t suggest a turmeric supplement while pregnant.)
Here are some of my favorite zesty recipes with turmeric!
Recipe Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this spiced mango pineapple smoothie with Greek yogurt:
- frozen mango (If you only have fresh mango, you’ll likely want to add a handful of ice cubes to the smoothie for a thicker texture. Just keep in mind the flavor will be somewhat muted.)
- frozen pineapple (See above if using fresh pineapple instead.)
- turmeric (You can use ground turmeric powder or fresh turmeric root. This adds a delicious and surprising flavor to the smoothie, in addition to the multitude of health benefits!)
- fresh ginger (You can replace this with ground ginger powder, but the flavor might be a little more muted.)
- plain Greek yogurt (If you’re dairy free or vegan, you can replace this with coconut yogurt.)
- ground flax (You can replace this with chia seeds or unflavored/vanilla protein powder if preferred!)
- milk (Feel free to use any type of milk you like. Dairy milk, coconut milk, unsweetened almond milk, soy milk, etc. are all fine!)
Love mango? Check out my mango chia pudding or coconut mango overnight oats, too! Here are even more tasty mango recipes to try.
How to Make a Spiced Tropical Smoothie with Turmeric
Making this smoothie is super simple. Start by slicing the fresh ginger and fresh turmeric (if using).
If your blender isn’t super strong, you’ll want to dice the ginger and turmeric into smaller pieces to make sure they’re fully incorporated.
Next, combine all ingredients in your blender, and blend until smooth. That’s it!
Gotta love that bright yellow color. Enjoy!
Where can I find turmeric?
You can buy turmeric dried and ground in the spice aisle of pretty much any grocery store.
Fresh turmeric is a little harder to find. I’ve found it in specialty Asian supermarkets and health food stores! The fresh stuff looks kind of like mini ginger root (they’re related), but much brighter in color.
Be careful, though, because both dried and fresh turmeric WILL stain just about anything white!
Matt learned this the hard way when juicing fresh turmeric a few months ago… oops! We still have some faint yellow spots on our cabinets to remind us of this lesson. 😉
If you like this recipe, check out some of my other favorite smoothie recipes below.
And don’t forget about my mix and match healthy smoothie recipes post, too. It’s basically a simple blueprint for building your own satisfying, delicious smoothies!
- Mango Pineapple Smoothie with Kale
- Creamy Spirulina Green Smoothie
- Berry Smoothie with Yogurt
- Strawberry Cherry Smoothie with Lemon
- Watermelon Rind Smoothie
- Mint Avocado Banana Smoothie (Healthy Shamrock Shake)
What’s your favorite way to use turmeric? Have you ever used the fresh stuff or do you stick with the powder?
Here’s the full ginger turmeric smoothie recipe:
Ginger Turmeric Mango Smoothie with Greek Yogurt
This mango pineapple smoothie with Greek yogurt is sweet, creamy, vibrant, and a little spicy, thanks to the zingy ginger and turmeric.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 3/4 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, depending on how spicy you like it
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric OR 2 teaspoons fresh turmeric
- 1 tablespoon ground flax
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup dairy or non-dairy milk
Instructions:
- Toss all the ingredients into a blender, blend until smooth, and serve! If you have a strong blender, you can just peel hunks of the fresh ginger and turmeric, estimate the amounts, and toss them in. Otherwise, you'll want to chop them up a bit to make sure they get fully incorporated!
