Vegan Mango Turmeric Golden Milk Smoothie (Print Version)

A vibrant blend of mango and golden milk spices creating a creamy, nourishing smoothie ready in minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 cup ripe mango, peeled and diced (fresh or frozen)
02 - 1 small ripe banana (fresh or frozen)

→ Plant-Based Milk & Yogurt

03 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk beverage
04 - 1/2 cup coconut yogurt, unsweetened and vegan

→ Spices & Sweeteners

05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger or 1/2-inch fresh ginger, peeled
08 - 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave

→ Optional Additions

10 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds
11 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - Ice cubes as needed

# How to Make It:

01 - Add mango, banana, almond milk, coconut yogurt, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, maple syrup, and any optional ingredients to a high-speed blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 1-2 minutes. Add ice cubes if thicker or colder texture is desired and blend again.
03 - Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness or spice levels according to preference.
04 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately. Garnish with cinnamon sprinkle or additional chia seeds if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It tastes like a treat but actually nourishes you from the inside out, no guilt required.
  • Five minutes from craving to glass means you can make this even when mornings feel chaotic.
  • The spice blend creates this gentle warming sensation that feels like self-care in liquid form.
02 -
  • Black pepper is not decorative here—it actually helps your body absorb the turmeric's active compounds, so don't leave it out even though it seems like a strange addition.
  • Frozen fruit makes a tangibly better smoothie than fresh if you're not adding ice; it creates that luxurious thickness without watering everything down as the ice melts.
  • Taste before serving because almond milk brands vary wildly in sweetness, and you don't want to discover halfway through that you've made something cloying or too bitter.
03 -
  • If your smoothie tastes too spiced or bitter, add a splash more almond milk and a tiny drizzle of maple syrup rather than starting over—rescue is always possible.
  • Coconut yogurt brands differ in thickness, so if yours is watery, reduce the almond milk by a quarter cup and add it back slowly if needed to reach your preferred consistency.
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