Get a boost of antioxidants with this delicious, healthy mango spinach turmeric smoothie! This green smoothie is packed with vitamins, and minerals, plus, it’s low in calories! With a few simple ingredients, you can have this smoothie ready in less than 5 minutes!
This mango spinach turmeric smoothie taste like heavenly goodness! It’s almost like avocado smoothie but with a twist! The mango adds a delicious tropical flavor while the spinach and turmeric punches in a savory touch. I promise, you are going to love this smoothie.
Mango Spinach Turmeric Smoothie Benefits
Mangos – are high in 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.
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.
Spinach – is packed with antioxidants, vitamins A, C, E, K, and phytonutrients like kaempferol and quercetin, all of which helps neutralize free radicals. These compounds suppress pro-inflammatory cytokines and regulate the body’s inflammatory response.
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.
Bananas – are rich in magnesium, potassium, vitamin C, and antioxidants like dopamine, all of which helps combat oxidative stress.
Mango Spinach Turmeric Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients for 1 serving | Total time: 5 minutes
- 1 cup of mango chunks
- 1 cup of baby spinach (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 small banana (frozen)
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground turmeric
- a pinch of black pepper
- 1 cup of almond milk (unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon of honey (optional)
How To Make Mango Spinach Turmeric Smoothie
Add the mango chunks, spinach,(I used frozen Spinach for this smoothie), banana, turmeric, black pepper, and almond milk into a high-speed blender and blend for 60 minutes or until extra smooth and creamy. Pour into a glass and enjoy with a straw.
Mango Spinach Turmeric Smoothie Nutrition Facts
1 cup of this mango spinach turmeric smoothie has | 192 calories | 2.2g total fat | 0.2g saturated fat |0mg cholesterol | 170mg sodium | 39g total carbs | 6.8g dietary fiber | 27.6g total sugars | 5g protein | 1mcg vitamin D | 204mg calcium | 4mg iron | 861mg potassium | These facts are based on a 2000-calorie diet.
Storage
To store your mango spinach turmeric smoothie, simply pour it into a glass bottle with a lid or a smoothie bottle and make sure to leave a little space at the top for expansion. Store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. With that being said, I highly recommend drinking your smoothies fresh out of the blender for maximum benefits.
Variations
For extra protein and healthy fats, you can add nuts and seeds such as macadamia, almond, peanuts, cashews, chia or flax seeds, and even your favorite nut butter. As for the main ingredients, you can swap the spinach for kale but be prepared for a slightly bitter taste.
Want More Turmeric Smoothie Recipes?
- Healthy Turmeric Vanilla Smoothie
- Turmeric And Cinnamon Smoothie
- Pineapple Ginger Turmeric Smoothie
- Chia Seeds Turmeric Smoothie
- Turmeric Banana Smoothie Recipe
- Ginger Turmeric Spinach Smoothie
- Turmeric Ginger Mango Smoothie
Conclusion
There you go! Now you know how to make a delicious and healthy mango spinach turmeric smoothie! I really hope you try this recipe and if you do, please 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.
