Description
This Golden Milk Smoothie is a creamy and nutritious drink with the goodness of turmeric, cinnamon, and almond butter. It’s a perfect way to enjoy the benefits of turmeric in a delicious smoothie form.
Ingredients
Scale
Smoothie Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon almond butter or cashew butter
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- pinch of black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup ice cubes (optional for extra thickness)
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: Add almond milk, frozen banana, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, almond butter, honey or maple syrup, black pepper, vanilla extract, and ice cubes to a blender.
- Blend: Blend on high until smooth, scraping down the sides if needed.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Serve: Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Black pepper aids the absorption of curcumin in turmeric.
- For an extra anti-inflammatory boost, consider adding ground cardamom or fresh turmeric root.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Ayurvedic-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
