Turmeric Banana Smoothie
This energy-boosting turmeric banana smoothie is a must-try! Taste hints of cinnamon and ginger in this anti-inflammatory turmeric snack. Once you try it, I promise you will be coming back for more!
Servings: 2 medium or 1 large
Equipment
- 1 blender
Ingredients
- 2 bananas
- 3 pitted medjool dates
- 1 cup almond milk (any milk works!)
- 1 teaspoon golden spice mix (recipe below) OR ½ teaspoon turmeric, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ginger, 1 pinch of ground pepper
- 2 tablespoon hemp hearts or protein powder
- 6 medium ice cubes
Instructions
- Place the peeled bananas, pitted medjool dates, almond milk, golden spice mix, and hemp hearts in the blender.
- Put the ice cubes on top of everything else. Blend for 30 seconds or longer until everything is smooth and there are no chunks of dates or ice. Pour into 1 large glass or 2 medium glasses.
Notes
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*To make the golden spice mix, stir together these dried spices. Then store it in a jar or an airtight container. This mix can be used for hot or cold golden lattes, smoothies, and baking.
5 tablespoons turmeric powder
3 tablespoons cinnamon powder
3 tablespoons ginger powder
¼ teaspoon finely ground pepper
For another turmeric smoothie, try this pineapple turmeric smoothie.
Nutrition
Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 698mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 207IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 203mg | Iron: 3mg