This easy, healthy, and refreshing mango banana turmeric smoothie is packed with fiber, potassium, and other essential nutrients that will keep you feeling full all morning! It’s also low in calories and does not require a ton of ingredients. If you love the combination of mangoes and bananas in smoothies, you are gonna enjoy this one.
I really hope you try this healthy banana mango turmeric smoothie, if you do, make sure to let me know how it goes in the comments below. You can also read about the benefits of each ingredient used to make this smoothie below.
Mango Banana Turmeric Smoothie Benefits
Mangos – are a great source of antioxidants, vitamin C, and fiber. They also contain polyphenols and quercetin, both of which provide anti-inflammatory benefits. Research shows that consuming mangoes, especially after a workout, helps reduce post exercise inflammation. Vitamin C has been shown to lower oxidative stress and inflammation.
Bananas – are rich in magnesium, potassium, vitamin C, and antioxidants like dopamine, all of which helps combat oxidative stress.
Turmeric – has an active compound called curcumin which blocks inflammatory molecules such as interleukins and reduces C-reactive protein. Studies show that curcumin as the same effect, if not more powerful as ibuprofen and helps reduce joint pain, stiffness, and swelling.
With that being said, curcumin is poorly absorbed by the body, therefore, black pepper is added to activate and increase absorption.
Black Pepper – is added to to turmeric smoothies because it activates curcumin which is the main compound in turmeric. Just a small dash of black pepper can help your body absorb curcumin by 2000%.
Almond Milk – adds a delicious almond flavor to your smoothies, plus it’s low in calories, great for those with lactose intolerance and packed with nutrients. This dairy-free milk is also low in calories, and contains a good amount of vitamin E, D & calcium.
Mango Banana Turmeric Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients for 1 serving | Total time: 5 minutes
- 1 cup of mango chunks (frozen)
- 1 medium banana (frozen)
- 1 cup of almond milk (unsweetened)
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground turmeric
- a dash of black pepper
How To Make Mango Banana Turmeric Smoothie
Add the mango chunks, banana, turmeric, black pepper and almond milk into a blender and blend until extra smooth and creamy. Pour into a glass and enjoy with a straw.
Mango Banana Turmeric Smoothie Nutrition Facts
Each cup of this smoothie has | 219 calories | 2.9g total fat | 0.1g saturated fat | 0mg cholesterol | 191mg sodium | 50g total carbs | 5.9g dietary fiber | 33g total sugars | 2.2g protein | 1mcg vitamin D | 28mg calcium | 1mg iron | 651mg potassium | These facts are based on a 2000-calorie diet.
Storage
I always recommend drinking your smoothies right away after blending them. You get way more benefits when they are fresh out of the blender. Storing them changes the texture and taste, however, you can still store them for up to 24 hour in the fridge and still get some benefits.
When storing, pour the smoothie into a glass bottle and leave room at the top for expansion. Close tightly and store in the fridge. You can also freeze your smoothie into cube, for this I recommend using a silicone mold with a lid so that it is easier to extract and reduce exposure.
Variations
You can add spinach, kale, and other leafy green veggies to this smoothie. I also throw in some nuts and seeds when I want to add more protein and healthy fats to my smoothies. The ones I like the most are cashews, almonds, and chia seeds. Feel free to throw in some protein powder or nut butter for more protein intake.
Want More Turmeric Smoothie Recipes?
- Delicious Healthy Turmeric Vanilla Smoothie
- Healthy Ginger Turmeric Spinach Smoothie
- Healthy Turmeric Banana Smoothie Recipe
- Mango Turmeric Smoothie For Inflammation
- Mango Carrot Turmeric Smoothie
- Mango Spinach Turmeric Smoothie
- Turmeric Beetroot Smoothie Recipe
- Delicious Healthy Turmeric Vanilla Smoothie
Conclusion
Make sure to try this delicious mango banana turmeric smoothie and I would love to know how it goes in the comments below. You can also find me on Pinterest, and Facebook for more delicious healthy low calorie recipes.
