Description
A refreshing Orange Turmeric Crush that combines citrus sweetness with ginger and creamy yogurt for a vibrant and healthy smoothie.
Ingredients
Scale
- 240 ml (1 cup) fresh orange juice
- 2 medium oranges, segmented (optional)
- 1 medium banana (about 100 g)
- 1 tbsp (6–8 g) fresh turmeric root, grated
- 1 tsp (2–3 g) fresh ginger, grated
- 120 g (1/2 cup) plain Greek yogurt
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) cold water, coconut water, or milk of choice
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) honey or maple syrup (optional)
- A generous pinch of black pepper
- 240 ml (1 cup) ice
- A small pinch of salt
Instructions
- Juice the oranges using a citrus juicer to extract 240 ml (1 cup) of fresh juice.
- Grate the fresh turmeric and ginger using a microplane.
- Combine all ingredients in a blender, starting with the liquids on the bottom.
- Blend on high for 45–60 seconds until smooth and homogenous.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh ingredients. Adjust sweetness with honey if needed. This smoothie is best consumed the same day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 206
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg