Mind-Clearing Turmeric & Ginger Smoothie
A creamy banana smoothie spiked with fresh ginger and turmeric, blended smooth for a quick morning reset.
Blending a ripe banana with almond milk gives this smoothie its body, while grated ginger and a half-teaspoon of turmeric wake it up with a warm, slightly peppery bite that plain fruit smoothies don't have.
Turmeric and ginger both show up often in mental-health-focused nutrition, valued for their natural anti-inflammatory properties, and cinnamon adds a bit of antioxidant interest along with its flavor. A small spoonful of honey or maple syrup smooths out turmeric's earthiness if you find it too sharp on its own. This is meant to be made fresh and sipped right away, so keep it as a quick five-minute step in your morning rather than something to batch ahead.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- 1 banana banana — ripe
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric — anti-inflammatory
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger — grated
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup — optional, for sweetness
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon — optional, for flavor and antioxidants
Instructions
- 1Add almond milk, banana, turmeric, ginger, honey, and cinnamon into a blender.
- 2Blend until smooth and creamy.
- 3Pour into glasses and serve immediately.