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Turmeric Banana Smoothie with Ginger

March 21, 2014 By Kaylee Pauley 45 Comments

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It’s Friday, the sun is shining and the high is 70 degrees. I believe a celebration is in order, and lets start it with this Spring inspired, fresh Turmeric Banana Smoothie with Ginger!

I have read so many wonderful things lately about turmeric and how good it is for the body, it has the ability to help prevent cancer, improve asthma, speed up healing process among so many other benefits – which I’ll dive into in just a minute.

Banana-smoothie-with-turmericABanana-smoothie-with-turmeric7SO, needless to say, when I read about a spice, herb, or special ingredient that has been proven to be so beneficial, I have to check it out and see how I can introduce it into our daily diet. I was a bit hesitant after smelling it to add it to this sweet smoothie, especially with the pairing of the ginger, but OH MY. This smoothie is good! And good really doesn’t do it justice, it is sweet, while possessing a refreshing spiciness that somehow leaves you looking at the bottom of the empty glass wishing there was more.

Banana-smoothie-with-turmeric6Quite often I take something to Josh, then walk away as he asks “what is this?” In this case, I nonchalantly said “a new smoothie, just try it” then I discretely watched him from the kitchen to see his initial reaction. When he looked up with that pleasantly surprised expression and said “this is good, what’s in it?” I couldn’t help but get a bit giddy!

It’s never a good thing when he’s dug into it and I have to probe with the “well…what do you think?” Regardless of his careful, yet positive feedback, I’m always left thinking, he doesn’t really like it. Then I go into the whole, “what would you change about it”? To which he answers, “I don’t know, maybe use less ingredients”.

Banana-smoothie-with-turmeric2aI tend to like the combination of several ingredients, where he prefers things to be a bit more simplified.

Anyway, this conversation happens often, but it’s those times that he doesn’t know I’m watching and he readily volunteers his accolades, that I swell up inside, knowing this is one for the blog.

The honey and vanilla help balance the spiciness of the turmeric, ginger and cinnamon, while the hemp seeds add a bit of protein and fiber to give you energy. Then of course, there are the bananas, the perfect base for any smoothie.

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Banana-smoothie-with-turmeric17Banana-smoothie-with-turmeric16aHere are some added benefits of Turmeric:

  • Natural anti-inflammatory
  • Natural antibiotic and antiseptic
  • Speeds up the healing of wounds
  • Improves digestion and helps prevent gas and bloating
  • Natural blood purifier
  • Natural skin tonic and aids in improving skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema
  • Slows progression of MS and helps prevent progression of Alzheimer
  • Lowers cholesterol and helps heal stomach ulcers
  • Helps prevent cancer such as breast, prostate, skin, colon, lymphoma and leukemia and can also reduce side effects of chemotherapy
  • Aids in fat metabolism and weight management

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Whether you have a busy weekend ahead or plans to get some needed R and R, find some time to add this refreshing Turmeric Banana Smoothie to the mix!

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4.20 from 5 votes

Turmeric Banana Smoothie with Ginger

This Turmeric Banana Smoothie with Ginger is the perfect Spring inspired smoothie – fresh, colorful, and most importantly, tasty!
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Breakfast/Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana, ginger, smoothie, turmeric
Servings: 2
Calories: 245kcal
Author: Kaylee Pauley

Ingredients

  • 2 medium-sized bananas
  • 1 1/2 cups Vanilla Almond Milk Unsweetened
  • 2 tbsp hemp seeds
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp ginger minced
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 6-8 ice cubes

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to NutriBullet or Blender
  • Blend 20-30 seconds or until smooth and creamy
  • Top with additional hemp seeds and turmeric, if desired

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 43.6g | Protein: 5.5g | Fat: 7.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.4g | Sodium: 137.4mg | Fiber: 5.3g | Sugar: 27.4g

Health Benefits of Turmeric taken from www.edibleharmony.com.

Filed Under: Almond Milk, Banana, Breakfast, Cinnamon, Desserts & Snacks, Ginger, Hemp Seeds, Honey, Turmeric

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  1. Ashley @ Blissful Basil says

    March 21, 2014 at 1:36 PM

    Beautiful smoothie and such lovely photos. I so agree with your husband feedback analysis! Their initial reactions really are telling — silence = meh/not blog worthy, immediate praise = winning recipe!

    Reply
    • Kaylee Pauley says

      March 22, 2014 at 10:46 AM

      Thank you Ashley! You couldn’t have said it better! Wonder if they realize the importance of their role in all of this! :-)

      Reply
  2. Jana says

    March 22, 2014 at 11:09 AM

    We love smoothies! Definitely going to try this! Sounds tasty and really good for you!

    Reply
    • Kaylee Pauley says

      March 23, 2014 at 10:19 AM

      Let me know if you end up trying it, not sure the kids will go for it, but I think you’ll really like it! :-)

      Reply
  3. Helen @ Scrummy Lane says

    March 23, 2014 at 7:13 AM

    I didn’t know turmeric was good for asthma, Kaylee. Great to know (I’m an asthmatic). Wonderful healthy combination of flavours here! :-)

    Reply
    • Kaylee Pauley says

      March 23, 2014 at 10:18 AM

      Oh I’m sorry to hear that Helen, maybe introducing turmeric on a regular basis will help, hope so!! Wishing you a wonderful Sunday!

      Reply
  4. Judit + Corina says

    March 24, 2014 at 11:53 AM

    What a beautiful smoothie, Kaylee! Love your photos and the of the turmeric, ginger and cinnamon combination is an absolute winner:)
    J+C

    Reply
    • Kaylee Pauley says

      March 24, 2014 at 2:14 PM

      Thank you Judit and Corina! The smoothie really is a great refreshing treat! :-)

      Reply
  5. Kelly - LEFT SIDE OF THE TABLE says

    March 24, 2014 at 2:07 PM

    Totally bought tumeric a while back and I will confess, still haven’t used it once. Now I have a recipe to try. Thank you, looks and sounds wonderful :)

    Reply
    • Kaylee Pauley says

      March 24, 2014 at 2:16 PM

      Thanks for stopping by Kelly, I’m thrilled to have given you an idea for your recently purchased Turmeric! Check back tomorrow, I’ve got a Pad Thai Sweet Potato recipe I’m sharing and I used a little Turmeric in it, too! :) Thanks again!

      Reply
  6. marquis @realrawkitchen says

    September 26, 2014 at 5:57 AM

    I just discovered your blog and it’s beautiful! I was searching for a turmeric smoothie recipe, wondering if I should use it with a sort of mylk or with orange juice and you’ve convinced me to go the mylk route :)

    Reply
    • Kaylee Pauley says

      September 26, 2014 at 1:51 PM

      Hi Marquis, I’m thrilled you stumbled upon my blog and I hope you’ll visit again! I hope you enjoy the smoothie! :)

      Reply
  7. Tammy Martin says

    October 23, 2014 at 11:26 AM

    Will this help with congestion and lost my voice really feeling like crap Thanks

    Reply
    • Kaylee Pauley says

      October 27, 2014 at 1:36 PM

      Hi Tammy, I’m not sure if it would help or not, but it would certainly sooth your throat – sorry to hear about your voice, hope it returns soon!

      Reply
  8. Lisa says

    November 8, 2014 at 11:48 AM

    YUM! I was so excited to try this that I made it RIGHT away even though I didn’t have any almond milk or hemp seeds. I used plain water with some almonds and a little plain yogurt as a substitute. DELICIOUS! My 3 year old son even approved. This one is a keeper.

    Reply
    • Kaylee Pauley says

      November 11, 2014 at 9:35 PM

      I’m so glad you liked it Lisa!! And it’s wonderful to know that it works well with various substitutions, thank you so much for sharing your feedback!! :)

      Reply
  9. Rose says

    February 7, 2015 at 2:19 PM

    I have used turmeric facial masks, but not in a smoothie until a minute ago. I MUST say it is DELICIOUS. I am impressed!

    Reply
    • Kaylee Pauley says

      February 13, 2015 at 10:48 AM

      I’m so happy to hear you liked it, Rose! Thank you! :)

      Reply
  10. Sheila says

    September 4, 2015 at 10:13 PM

    Just made this and used chia seeds instead of hemp – absolutely yum. Thank you Kaylee!

    Reply
    • Kaylee Pauley says

      September 9, 2015 at 12:35 PM

      Oh I’m so glad to hear that, thanks Sheila! :)

      Reply
  11. Kerry Lude says

    March 13, 2016 at 5:51 PM

    Could you use frozen bananas and leave out the ice cubes?

    Reply
    • Kaylee Pauley says

      March 18, 2016 at 8:27 PM

      Hi Kerry, I’m so sorry for my delayed reply! Yes, I think you could absolutely use frozen bananas and leave out the ice cubes. Let me know if you try it this way and how it turns out! :)

      Reply
  12. Firegirl3 says

    June 5, 2016 at 10:20 PM

    Thank you for sharing your smoothie recipe. I used organic hemp protein powder instead of the hemp seeds (more protein).

    Reply
    • Kaylee Pauley says

      June 7, 2016 at 9:12 PM

      So glad you enjoyed it, more protein is always a great thing! :)

      Reply
  13. Usnea says

    September 26, 2016 at 6:50 PM

    This is a fantastic recipe! I made a few slight changes of course. Fresh turmeric instead of dry, about 1 1/2″. 1″ fresh ginger, kept the peel on both. And 1tsp whole peppercorns instead pf hemp seeds. I have made it a few times now, and used dates instead of honey. The bomb!

    Reply
  14. Sarah says

    September 30, 2016 at 10:16 PM

    This is delicious! I have made smoothies with turmeric before and they were a little strong. This has a great balance of flavors. I am excited to browse your other recipes.

    Reply
  15. Peggy says

    March 21, 2017 at 8:02 PM

    Could you substitute flax seeds for the hemp seeds, or just leave them out?
    I am early anxious to try this recipe!

    Reply
    • Kaylee Pauley says

      March 22, 2017 at 8:07 PM

      Hi Peggy, you could absolutely substitute with flax! I hope you enjoy it! :)

      Reply
  16. Arjun says

    October 15, 2017 at 4:38 AM

    Hi Kaylee Pauley,
    My babay is just 3 now and he is allergic fofr some foods. So his granny is giving him the banana mixed with some turmeric and ginger and basil leaves. Is it good for health at this age?

    Reply
    • Kaylee Pauley says

      October 23, 2017 at 4:37 PM

      Hi Arjun, I sprinkle turmeric on my two year old eggs quite often and haven’t had any issues, but he doesn’t have any known allergies at this point. Below is a link that addresses turmeric with kids, but I’d definitely check with your pediatrician and get their take on whether or not it’s safe for your little one. I hope that helps!

      https://www.livestrong.com/article/281550-is-turmeric-safe-for-children/

      Reply
  17. Jennifer says

    February 13, 2018 at 11:10 AM

    I made this just now and it was DELICIOUS! The only changed I made was to add a little fresh cracked pepper, as I’ve heard it helps the body absorb the turmeric healing properties that much more. I couldn’t even tell it was in there. I can’t wait to make it again. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Kaylee Pauley says

      March 12, 2018 at 3:23 PM

      I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe Jennifer! Thank you for taking the time to share and I love the cracked pepper idea! :)

      Reply
  18. Lianna says

    June 28, 2018 at 9:41 PM

    I tried this and it was perfect ! Perfectly sweet and perfectly spiced , yum !!

    How long would I be able to store this if I made a big batch ?

    Reply
    • Kaylee Pauley says

      December 30, 2018 at 7:59 AM

      I’m SO sorry I never received a notification of your question! 🙈 I just replied to another’s and saw yours. Have you tried making and storing a larger batch?? :)

      Reply
  19. Sara says

    July 11, 2018 at 1:57 AM

    Just want to say this is a staple in my variety of daily morning smoothies! I use frozen bananas vice ice cubes and typically have flax seeds on hand more often then hemp, so I toss those in there. So easy and delicious!

    Reply
    • Kaylee Pauley says

      December 30, 2018 at 7:57 AM

      I’m so glad to hear that – And love the easy substitutes! 🙌🏻

      Reply
  20. Deborah Johnson says

    October 12, 2018 at 9:14 PM

    Just happened on the site gotta try this smoothie in the morning sounds delicious

    Reply
  21. Deborah Johnson says

    October 12, 2018 at 9:20 PM

    Thank you for these recipes can’t wait to see the outcome they look delicious

    Reply
  22. Lilly Chen says

    December 29, 2018 at 7:16 PM

    My 2 1/2 year old loves this smoothie and drinks half of mine every morning. Should I worry about him drinking this daily? (I’m not sure if the medicinal properties may be detrimental for a toddler?) Thanks for this great recipe!

    Reply
    • Kaylee Pauley says

      December 30, 2018 at 7:55 AM

      I’m so glad he likes it! :) I think the turmeric is perfectly fine for him. I add it to my 3 year olds food often, but if you’re concerned, definitely check with your pediatrician as I’m not a nutritionist.

      Here’s an article that might be helpful as well! :)

      https://www.turmericforhealth.com/turmeric-queries/safety-of-turmeric-for-baby

      Reply
  23. Christina says

    October 30, 2019 at 2:26 PM

    Amazing!!! PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO ADD A DASH OF BLACK PEPPER IN ANY SMOOTHIE WITH TURMERIC FOR OPTIMAL ABSORPTION. or else you’re just taking turmeric without soaking any of its health benefits.

    Reply
  24. Lori says

    June 27, 2020 at 11:45 AM

    5 stars
    This is really good, but there is no way it is only 245 calories! Just the hemp seeds alone is about 140 calories with 8 grams of fat.

    Reply
    • Kaylee Pauley says

      June 27, 2020 at 12:58 PM

      Hi Lori, I’m so glad you tried the smoothie and enjoyed it!! The recipe is actually for 2 servings so the 245 is for one of the two servings :)

      Reply
  25. Alexis says

    November 21, 2021 at 6:44 PM

    5 stars
    This is my go-to breakfast smoothie! I add a 1/4c of oats to this and it’s so delicious.

    Reply
    • Kaylee Pauley says

      December 15, 2021 at 6:57 PM

      That makes me so happy!

      Reply

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