Edwina Clark - Registered Dietitian and Wellness Expert

Tropical Turmeric Green Smoothie

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Escape to the tropics with this wholesome, and refreshing green smoothie. Enjoy the anti-inflammatory benefits of turmeric, leafy greens and gut-nourishing probiotics with every sip.

Tropical turmeric green smoothie in a clear glass with a red and white straw, on a gray background.
Tropical turmeric green smoothie, made with Greek yogurt, frozen pineapple, and baby spinach. Tastes like summer!

One of the things I love about being a dietitian is that nutrition is constantly changing. It’s a profession that demands regular reading, education, and growth. And this easily-bored, ‘monkey mind’ needs that. 

Traditional medicine is a good example of an emerging area in nutrition. Over the last decade or so, hundreds of studies have investigated the benefits of traditional medicines like turmeric and cinnamon. And some of the results are promising.

Specifically, this recipe capitalizes on the benefits of turmeric. Early research suggests that it has strong anti-inflammatory properties, and may be helpful for:

  • Joint pain;
  • Type II diabetes;
  • Cognitive health;
  • Mood and;
  • Colorectal cancer [1].

However, we still have much to learn about this sunflower-yellow spice!

Beyond the science, this turmeric green smoothie is plain delicious and perfect as a light brekkie or snack between meals. It’s packed with nutrition and offers probiotics, protein, calcium, vitamin C, and fiber, among other things.

Ingredient Substitutions

Want to switch things up? Frozen pineapple can be swapped for frozen mango without losing the tropical flair in this recipe. If you’re lactose intolerant or prefer not to drink cow’s milk, non-dairy milk works well in this smoothie too. One of the things I love most about smoothies is that you can customize them to your personal preferences. So, go on. Get blending!

Tropical turmeric green smoothie in a clear glass with a red and white straw, on a gray background.
This tropical turmeric green smoothie is packed with probiotics and inflammation-fighting ingredients.
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Tropical Turmeric Green Smoothie

3.3 from 18 reviews
  • Prep Time: 0 hours
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  • Yield: Serves 2. 1x
  • Category: smoothie, drink, beverage, breakfast, easy, snack, post-workout
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Description

Escape to the tropics with this wholesome, and refreshing green smoothie. Enjoy the anti-inflammatory benefits of turmeric, a helping of leafy greens and gut-nourishing probiotics with every sip.

Ingredients

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  • 1 banana
  • 2 cups frozen pineapple
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 date (optional)
  • 1 cup crunchy, high-fiber cereal (I used Barbara’s Bakery Puffins)
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Break the banana into small chunks. Add the banana to the blender container.
  2. Add the frozen pineapple, turmeric, vanilla, low-fat Greek yogurt, baby spinach, milk and date to the blender container. Blend until smooth. Begin blending at a low speed, and gradually progress to the highest.
Tropical turmeric green smoothie made with Greek yogurt, banana, frozen pineapple, coconut, baby spinach, and ground turmeric. Tastes like a tropical holiday in a glass!

References:

[1] Curcumin. Higdon, J. Linus Pauling Institute Micronutrient Information Center. Updated 2016. Accessed on April 1, 2017.