I’ve been into all things tropical during the last couple months. I think it’s because winter is starting to feel extra long, and I just can’t wait to feel the warm sun on my face again!
I thought I might get a little reprieve when I went to California to work for a week, but they had unusually cold weather, and I found myself wishing I had brought my down coat along. Everyone kept asking if I thought it was cold, seeing as how I was used to much colder Montana weather. But I always maintain that humid cold fronts off the ocean are some of the coldest, most bone chilling weather there is!
In any case, I’ve been making tropical smoothies several days a week because they seem to hit that winter spot just right. This one is particularly good with just a touch of spices like cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric to warm up the flavors.
If you want a more traditional Golden Milk recipe, check out my Golden Milk Iced Latté which can also be made hot. But I’ve been finding lately that it’s much easier just to take the same Golden Milk flavors, and add them to a smoothie. Plus you can’t beat the bright tropical flavors!
For this smoothie, simply add everything to a blender…
… and blend until smooth!
I sure hope you enjoy this liquid sunshine as much as we do!
P.S. For a smaller serving size, check out the second recipe!
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Golden Milk Tropical Turmeric Smoothie
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 6-7 cups 1x
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks, 8 ounces
- 3 cups frozen mango chunks, 10 ounces
- 1 ripe banana, peeled
- 1 Tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1/2 Teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 cup coconut milk, from the can
- 1–2 cups water
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients listed into a blender in the order listed.
- Secure the lid, and blend starting on low and working up to high speed.
- Blend until completely smooth, using the tamper if necessary to keep the mixture moving.
- Serve within 1 day.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
Golden Milk Tropical Turmeric Smoothie
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: about 3 cups 1x
Ingredients
- 1 heaping cup fresh pineapple chunks, 5 ounces
- 1 1/2 cups frozen mango chunks, 5 ounces
- 1/2 ripe banana, peeled
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons minced fresh ginger
- 1/4 Teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
- barely a pinch of black pepper
- 1/2 cup coconut milk, from the can
- 1/2 – 1 cup water
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients listed into a blender in the order listed.
- Secure the lid, and blend starting on low and working up to high speed.
- Blend until completely smooth, using the tamper if necessary to keep the mixture moving.
- Serve within 1 day.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
How many calories is this smoothie?
I’m sorry I don’t have the calories for this recipe at this time, I’m working my way through over 600 recipes to add that in. For now you can use an online calculator.
This looks really bright and delicious! Do you have nutritional information on it?
I don’t have the nutritional information on this one yet, sorry! I’m working on adding it to every recipe, but it’s a slow process.
I added spinach leaves for added vitamins and my husband who hates spinach loves the concoction.
That’s so awesome to hear, I’ll have to try adding some spinach next time!
OH YES!! this looks so amazing and anywhere I can add turmeric I’m happy..
Me too, it’s been fun looking for new ways other than curry to use it!
This is such a vibrant and healthy way to start the day. Love your photos, too!
Thank you! I do love to start the day off with a smoothie to help me get my fruits and veggies in!
This smoothie looks amazing – I LOVE tropical fruits and I also happen to love turmeric too so this sounds perfect for me.
I think you’ll love adding turmeric to your smoothies!
This looks so good! I love Golden Milk and I love tropical smoothies, I can imagine how amazing this is. I can’t wait to make some soon.
I love both too which is how this smoothie ended up happening, I hope you enjoy it!
Kari – I hope this smoothie dreamin’ of the Bahamas or at least the California surf and took the chill from those Montana winters from your bones. Lovely recipe, hun, great job!
I’m pretending like some tropical food takes the chill off!
Thanks for sharing this incredible creation with us, the flavor must be intense!
It’s definitely packed with flavor!
I’m so excited about the color and flavor of this smoothie. Thanks for sharing!
I hope you enjoy it!