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Nourishing Golden Milk Smoothie Recipe

Nourishing Golden Milk Smoothie Recipe


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4.8 from 22 reviews

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 3 1x

Description

Creamy golden milk smoothie blends Indian wellness traditions with modern nutrition. Turmeric, ginger, and coconut milk combine for a nourishing drink you’ll savor as a delightful morning or afternoon wellness boost.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml/12 fl oz) almond or cashew milk
  • 1 cup (240 ml/8 fl oz) ice
  • ¼ cup (60 g/2 oz) almond butter
  • 1” (2.5 cm/1 inch) piece fresh turmeric
  • 3 dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml/0.5 fl oz) honey
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground turmeric
  • protein powder (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Gather all golden milk smoothie ingredients – turmeric, milk, honey, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, and ice cubes – ensuring freshness and quality of each component.
  2. Blending: Combine all ingredients into a high-powered blender, positioning ice cubes strategically to facilitate smooth pulverization and create a silky, well-integrated liquid.
  3. Processing: Activate blender at high velocity, pulsing thoroughly to transform ingredients into a uniform, creamy consistency, adjusting texture by incrementally adding ice for desired thickness.
  4. Presentation: Pour the golden-hued elixir into elegant serving glasses, showcasing the vibrant, warming color and rich nutritional profile of the turmeric-infused beverage.
  5. Finishing: Elegantly garnish with a delicate dusting of ground cinnamon or a petite ginger accent, elevating the drink’s aromatic complexity and visual appeal, then serve immediately to maintain optimal temperature and sensory experience.

Notes

  • Spice Synergy: Black pepper dramatically enhances turmeric’s absorption, boosting its anti-inflammatory benefits by up to 2000%.
  • Milk Matters: Choose full-fat milk or plant-based alternatives like coconut milk for a creamier, more authentic golden milk experience.
  • Blending Brilliance: Pulse ingredients gradually to prevent over-processing and maintain a smooth, balanced texture without separating.
  • Temperature Tip: Serve immediately after blending to preserve maximum nutritional potency and enjoy the smoothie’s vibrant, warming qualities.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Drinks
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 22 g
  • Sodium: 50 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg