If you are looking for a vibrant, delicious, and healthy smoothie recipe that is packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, you need to try this mango carrot turmeric smoothie! It is soo easy to make, does not require a whole lot of ingredients and it is low in calories.
Combining carrots with mango and turmeric into a smoothie is a great way to drink essential vitamins! I make this smoothie all the time and I can assure you, you are gonna love it. Make sure to read about the benefits of each ingredient in this smoothie below.
Mango Carrot 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.
Carrots – are low in calories and provide a ton of antioxidants, vitamin A, C, and beta-carotene. They are amazing for eye and skin health, plus, adding them to your smoothies regularly, helps keep you feeling full longer during the day.
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 Carrot Turmeric Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients for 1 serving | Total time: 30 minutes
- 1 cup of carrots (cooked and frozen)
- 1 cup of mango chunks (frozen)
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground turmeric
- a dash of black pepper
- 1 cup of almond milk (unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
How To Make Mango Carrot Turmeric Smoothie
If you are using fresh carrots for this recipe, you will need to cook the carrots, covered, for 20 minutes on low heat with a cup of water. Drain extra liquid and freeze it overnight in a freezer-safe container. You can also save the leftover liquid and use it in your smoothie.
Next, add the carrots, mango, turmeric, black pepper, and almond milk into a high-speed blender and blend for 60 second until smooth and creamy. Pour into your favorite smoothie cup or glass and enjoy it right away.
Mango Carrot Turmeric Smoothie Nutrition Facts
1 cup of this mango carrot turmeric smoothie has | 182 calories | 3.1g total fat | 0g saturated fat | 0mg cholesterol | 269mg sodium | 39g total carbs | 7.4g dietary fiber | 28g total sugars | 2.2g protein | 1mcg vitamin D | 144mg calcium | 1mg iron | 848mg potassium | These facts are based on a 2000-calorie diet.
Storage
Look, as much as I love meal prepping cause I am always short on time, I don’t recommend storing your smoothies! That is because smoothies lose their benefits and texture when exposed to air. Drinking your smoothies fresh out of the blender is the best way to get all of nutrition.
With that being said, you can store your smoothies for up to 24 hours but only if you use a bottle with a lid that you can close tightly. You also want to leave room for expansion at the top of the bottle as well. Another great way to store smoothies is by making smoothie cubes in the freezer, just make sure your ice tray has a lid.
Variations
There are soo many ways to spice up a smoothie, you can add in spices, nuts, seeds, veggies, nut butter, protein powder etc.. for most of my smoothies, go with simple ingredients like chia or flax seeds because they have a ton of healthy fats, protein and fiber. I also love the taste of cashews and almonds in my smoothies as well.
Want More Turmeric Smoothie Recipes?
- Delicious Healthy Turmeric Vanilla Smoothie
- Turmeric And Cinnamon Smoothie
- Mango Pineapple Ginger Turmeric Smoothie
- Chia Seeds Turmeric Smoothie
- Turmeric Banana Smoothie Recipe
- Refreshing Chia Seeds Turmeric Smoothie
- Healthy Turmeric Ginger Mango Smoothie
Conclusion
Now you know how to make this easy and healthy carrot turmeric smoothie! I hope you try this recipe and if you do, make sure to let me know how it goes in the comments below. You can also find me on Pinterest and Facebook for more healthy, low calorie recipes.
