Mango Turmeric Smoothie

Mango, turmeric, and ginger get whipped together in this bright and sunny mango turmeric smoothie recipe that is just packed with flavor and antioxidants! You’ll want to make this pretty vegan smoothie on repeat all winter long.

Post originally published September 2015; updated February 2023.

If I am not starting my day with a bowl of healthy oatmeal, I am pulling out my blender to whip up a delicious and nourishing smoothie. I’ve had this mango turmeric smoothie recipe on the blog for years and I still love it! With the long winters in Chicago, I really enjoy whipping up smoothies like this one or my mango raspberry smoothie – it feels a little like a tropical escape.

In order to get the biggest nutritional “bang for my buck” I like to incorporate different super foods like chia seeds, ground flax, fresh ginger, and more into my morning smoothies. Turmeric is one of those super foods that is loaded with antioxidants.

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Why You’ll Love this Recipe

Packed with bright tropical flavor and color – this healthy smoothie will definitely bring a little sunshine to even the cloudiest morning! You could even enjoy it as a healthy afternoon snack.
This tropical smoothie is loaded with chronic disease fighting antioxidants thanks to the mango, turmeric, and ginger. It also has tons of vitamin C which supports a healthy immune system.
This recipe is vegan, gluten free, dairy free, egg free and made with no added sugar. Make it nut free as well by using both soy milk and soy based yogurt.

Ingredients You’ll Need

mango turmeric smoothie ingredients in small bowls set out on a marble backdrop.

Frozen mango: this delicious tropical fruit is the base for this yummy smoothie. I prefer a thick, frosty smoothie so I use frozen mango. However, you could use fresh mango if you’d like.
Banana: add fresh or frozen banana for some creaminess and a little sweetness. The more ripe your bananas, the more sweetness they add to this smoothie.
Vegan yogurt: add some creaminess and beneficial gut bacteria with some non-dairy yogurt. I really like the plain, unsweetened cashew yogurt from Forager. Not vegan? Use your favorite brand of plain yogurt.
Turmeric & Ginger: this combo tastes delicious together but also packs this smoothie full of healthy antioxidants! I used fresh turmeric root and ginger, but you can use ground turmeric powder and ginger. Add a pinch of ground black pepper to your smoothie to better absorb the curcumin in the turmeric.
Soy Milk: I like to use plain, unsweetened soy milk in my smoothies since it is higher in protein than other plant-based milks. However, any plant-based milk like almond, hemp, oat, or coconut milk will work for this smoothie.
Orange: whenever I make mango smoothies, I like to add a bit of citrus because I feel like the acidity helps the mango flavor really pop. For this smoothie, you’ll want to add 1/2 of a navel orange. You could also use a cara cara orange or a whole clementine/cutie (since they are smaller). In a pinch, you could also add the juice from 1/2 lemon.

Smoothie Boosters

Protein Powder: add even more protein to this smoothie by adding a scoop of your favorite vanilla protein powder.
Seeds: Hemp seeds, flax seeds, and chia seeds are an easy way to add more plant-based protein as well as heart healthy fats to a smoothie like this one. Just add 2 tablespoons to the blender before pureeing.
Nut butter: add 1 or 2 tablespoons of nut butter like cashew or almond to this smoothie for some extra protein and heart healthy fat.

Step by Step

mango turmeric smoothie ingredients in blender pitcher before blending.

Step One: Add all of your smoothie ingredients to a blender. Puree, adding more liquid if needed to help with blending.

pureed mango turmeric smoothie in blender pitcher.

Step Two: Puree until smooth and divide between two glasses to serve.

Expert Tips

Adjust sweetness to taste: The combination of banana, mango, and orange add lots of natural sweetness to this smoothie. If you feel like you need more sweetness, add up to 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave.
Adjust thickness: I like a really thick and frosty smoothie so I use both frozen mango and bananas. Use fresh fruit if you want a thinner smoothie. Smoothie too thick? Add more milk to thin it out as you puree it.
Fresh Ginger & Turmeric Root Storage: to prolong the shelf life of our fresh ginger root and turmeric, we like to store ours in the freezer in a Stasher bag. Just peel and chop into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces.

Health Benefits of Turmeric

The primary bioactive compound in turmeric is curcumin. Curcumin has been included in many research studies looking at various chronic diseases. For centuries, turmeric has been used as a spice in Asian cuisine as well as a medicinal herb.

Although the research on curcumin is interesting, it’s always important to remember that no one food is the key to good health. It’s all about how you are filling your whole plate vs one food.

Heart Health: curcumin may help reduce risk of heart disease by supporting the health of the endothelium or lining of your blood vessels.
Azheimer’s: Turmeric is a powerful antioxidant and also has anti-inflammatory properties. As oxidative damage and inflammation in the brain may lead to Alzheimer’s disease, turmeric may help curb some of that damage and decrease risk.
Arthritis: Curcumin can reduce inflammation; some studies have found that it may help with arthritis which is caused by joint inflammation.

mango turmeric smoothie in glass garnished with hemp hearts and small slice of orange.

Recipe FAQs

What other fruit goes well with mango?

Here are a few different fruits that go well with mango when whipping up your next smoothie: banana, strawberries, raspberries, coconut, lime, lemon, orange, and pineapple.

Can mango smoothies be made without milk?

Yes! If you don’t want to use milk, you can use orange juice or coconut water instead.

Do you need to add ice to this smoothie?

Nope! Since we use frozen mango and banana for this smoothie, there is no need to add ice. I prefer to use frozen fruit instead of ice to thicken smoothies as the ice dilutes the flavor which can lead to a bland smoothie.

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