Immunity Booster Orange Turmeric Smoothie

With a powerful anti-inflammatory, a bright orange color and full of vitamins A and C, this immunity boosting Turmeric Smoothie is on my breakfast at least twice per week.

Drinking a Orange Turmeric Smoothie is the perfect way to start your day! This smoothie is made with natural ingredients, and you can choose to keep it vegan by using coconut kefir and maple syrup.

Ingredients

Let me break it down for you. In this turmeric smoothie, we have:

• Turmeric. It’s what gives the earthy aftertaste to this drink. Turmeric is a root with medicinal properties used for centuries, and is also a powerful antioxidant. You can use the fresh root or its dry powdered version.
• Orange. This fruit gives a good amount of vitamin C for your body. Prefer orange juice without any addition of sugar.
• Banana. Bananas have lots of potassium and hide well the carrot taste in this drink. Use it frozen for a thicker smoothie, and extra ripe for a sweeter drink.
• Carrot. Another antioxidant, full of vitamin A. Don’t skip this ingredient, and don't forget to peel it before slicing.
• Cinnamon. Have you heard about all the benefits of cinnamon? This ingredient is a superfood, and gives this smoothie a delicious spicy flavor.
• Kefir. Probiotics are amazing: they help to keep your gut healthy, and by doing so, help with your body’s natural defenses. You can use coconut kefir or milk kefir for this recipe. If it's hard to find kefir where you live, you can substitute this ingredient for plain yogurt - but you'll lose the probiotic's healthy proprieties.
• Maple syrup. Better than ultra-processed cane sugar, it contains minerals and antioxidants. Use 1 tablespoon if your smoothie is not sweet enough.
• Oats. Oats are optional: add 2 to 3 tablespoons if using. This ingredient is full of fiber, so adding it will make a smoothie that keeps you satiated for longer.

Tips for making it

• If you want your turmeric smoothie thicker, slice and freeze the banana, and don't forget the ice!
• Careful while peeling the turmeric: it stains everything it touches. If you have orange hands after peeling it, wash them with a mixture of bicarbonate + vinegar + warm water, or detergent + warm water.
• You can substitute coconut kefir for any other milk kefir, or plain yogurt.
• I usually make this smoothie with orange juice, but you can peel and use oranges. It will add even more fiber and keep you satiated for longer.

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📖 Recipe

Immunity Booster Orange Turmeric Smoothie

Tatiana Kamakura

With a powerful anti-inflammatory and full of vitamins A and C, this turmeric immunity boosting smoothie is on my breakfast at least twice per week.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Easy Juices and Smoothies

Cuisine American

Servings 2 cups

Calories 315 kcal

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Ingredients

  

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• ▢ ½ cup sliced carrot peeled (about ⅔ of a medium carrot)
• ▢ ½ banana peeled and frozen
• ▢ ½ cup ice
• ▢ ⅔ cup coconut kefir
• ▢ ⅔ cup orange juice
• ▢ ½ tablespoon turmeric powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ▢ 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional
• ▢ 2 tablespoon quick oats optional

Instructions

 

• Add all the ingredients to a blender's cup and pulse for 1 minute, or until well combined. Add oats if using.
• Taste for sweetness. Add maple syrup if you want your smoothie sweeter.
• Serve immediately.

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Notes

You can substitute coconut kefir for any other milk kefir, or plain yogurt.

I usually make this one with orange juice, but you can peel and use whole oranges (use about one and a half).

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 9gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 355mgFiber: 7gSugar: 35g

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