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Turmeric Smoothie in a Glass with Ginger and Pineapple Slices in the Background
Turmeric Ginger Colada Smoothie
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
 
This gingery turmeric smoothie is packed with fresh pineapple and banana, for a healthy, refreshing drink that tastes like a piña colada.
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 -2
Author: Alissa
Ingredients
  • 1 inch piece fresh turmeric peeled (or 1 tsp. dried turmeric)
  • 1 inch piece fresh ginger peeled
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1 cup unflavored soy or almond milk could substitute some or all with coconut milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Place turmeric, ginger, banana and pineapple in blender and blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides of pitcher as needed.
  2. Add milk and vanilla. Blend again until smooth.
Recipe Notes

If you substitute coconut milk, you'll get something that tastes even more like a pina coloda. I opted to go with unflavored soy milk, to keep my smoothie on the light side.