This mouth-watering healthy turmeric banana smoothie is refreshing, extra creamy, and rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. It’s soo easy to make, does not require a whole lot of ingredients, low in calories, high in protein, and helps reduce inflammation.
All of the ingredients used in this turmeric banana smoothie contain anti-inflammatory properties. By adding 1 cup of this smoothie to your diet daily, you’ll experience less pain, stiffness, swelling, and improved gut health. Continue reading below to learn about the benefits.
Benefits Of Turmeric Banana Smoothie
Turmeric – contains 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 help 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 – contains an active compound called piperine, when combined with curcumin, it increases your body absorption by over 2000%.
Bananas – are rich in magnesium, potassium, vitamin C, and antioxidants like dopamine, all of which helps combat oxidative stress.
Almond Milk – is rich in vitamin E,& polyphenols, both of which which helps combat oxidative stress. Additionally, almond milk is a better choice for those with lactose intolerance and other gut problems.
Greek Yogurt – especially plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt contains probiotics which supports healthy gut microbiome. A healthy gut is vital for a strong immune system and reduced inflammation. Greek yogurt is also high in protein which naturally reduces inflammation and speeds up recovery.
Turmeric Banana Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients for 1 serving | Total time: 5 minutes
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground turmeric
- a dash of black pepper
- 1 large banana (frozen)
- 1/4 cup of almond milk (unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon of raw honey (optional)
How To Make Turmeric Banana Smoothie
Add the banana, turmeric, yogurt, milk, honey and black pepper into a food processor or a high-speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into a glass and enjoy!
Turmeric Banana Smoothie Nutrition Facts
This turmeric banana smoothie has | 164 calories | 1.3g total fat | 0.2g saturated fat | 0mg cholesterol | 64mg sodium | 35.2g total carbs | 3.4g dietary fiber | 22.7g total sugars | 6.1g protein | 85mg calcium | 1mg iron | 528mg potassium | These facts are based on a 2000-calorie diet.
Storage
I don’t recommend storing your smoothies for more than a few hours. You see, smoothies lose their nutrients when exposed to air. They also attract bacteria faster and lose texture. That’s why it is important to drink them right away after blending or transfer right away into an airtight container and drink it within a few hours.
With that being said, if closed tightly after blending, it can last up to 24 hours in the fridge.
Variations
Your options are endless when it comes to making turmeric smoothies! You can add other anti-inflammatory fruits such as pineapples, strawberries, blueberries, mangoes, and even chunks of oranges. You can also throw in some spinach leaves as well.
Adding a spoonful of chia seeds, or flaxseeds to your turmeric smoothies can also increase their anti-inflammatory benefits. Almonds, walnuts, and macadamia nuts are also high in healthy fats that help reduce inflammatory markers such as CRP (c-reactive protein) so definitely throw in a handful.
Want More Turmeric Smoothie Recipes?
- Turmeric Smoothie For Inflammation
- Anti-Inflammatory Ginger Turmeric Latte
- Iced Turmeric Green Tea
- Healthy Ginger Turmeric Spinach Smoothie
- Healthy Turmeric Ginger Mango Smoothie
- Mango Turmeric Smoothie For Inflammation
Conclusion
I hope you try this delicious turmeric banana smoothie 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. Please don’t forget to share or save this post for later, it really helps.
