A drinkable dessert? A filling breakfast? A lush pick-me-up on a cloudy afternoon? This coconut smoothie with turmeric is all that - and SO. MUCH. MORE. Mostly it's: Incredibly delicious. Ultra creamy. Irresistibly more-ish. And just a touch luxurious.
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I took one sip. And then—just like that—the glass was empty!?
"Who drank my coconut smoothie?" I murmured, looking around. Merlin, our boy cat, looked at me calmly, clearly innocent. He doesn't touch anything that's not his food or, oddly, the myrtle plant. Mim, our cutsie foodie cat, was nowhere to be seen. So, it must've been … ME? I must have inhaled the whole thing.
I mean, I get it. This smoothie? Hands down, the best sweet, creamy smoothie.
Ok, creamy doesn't even describe it. It's the kind of creamy that makes one feel guilty. Velvety-coconut-milk-and-ripe-bananas kind of creamy. Add in some oats and—maybe—flaxseeds or chia seeds, and you reach level 1000 of creaminess game. Rich and smooth, you could almost get this confused for a milkshake, but this is healthy. No added sugar here, just PURE. NATURAL. SWEETNESS.
The heart of this smoothie, though, is the turmeric. The star of the show. The leading lady. The prima ballerina. The ingredient that sets the (flavor) tone and gives this coconut smoothie its unique personality and depth. The slight earthiness from the turmeric adds such a nice touch.
Now, when you bring them all together, all these simple yet wonderful ingredients, you get a drink that feels like a luxurious vacation. Somewhere far away. Maybe the Seychelles. Or Hawaii. Or what about Sumatra?
Ingredients Lineup for This Coconut Smoothie With Turmeric
Not a lot, and a couple are optional. I think you may have most of these in your pantry already.
Turmeric
Only two knobs of fresh turmeric - though ground turmeric is okay too. I used fresh knobs in this smoothie because the flavor is brighter and really shines (pun totally intended 😉).
Coconut milk
Rich, full-fat coconut milk is our pick for today—because indulgence is the name of the game! A whole can of it, we're not messing around (but, I'll admit that we can and must add water to the smoothie).
Bananas
Four large uber-ripe bananas. It’s a lot, but we’re relying on them for sweetness since there’s no added sugar. If you have only yellow bananas (that is, no brown spots on the peel indicating the uber ripeness), you might need to add a sweetener of your choice, for example one or two dates.
Rolled Oats
Perfect for making this smoothie more filling and nutrition-dense. Plus, the added creaminess is welcome.
Flaxseeds or chia seeds (optional)
Not necessarily needed, but they, too, bring more nutritional value and creaminess.
Ginger (optional)
Also not needed, but adding just two slices brings in an extra layer of flavor without making your smoothie over-spicy.
Here we go… And don't be shy—if you try this coconut smoothie with turmeric, I’d love to hear how it turned out in the comments!
🍽 Recipe
World-Best Coconut Smoothie With Turmeric
Equipment
- High-speed blender (I'm using a Vitamix A3500)
Ingredients
Smoothie
- 2 mid-sized turmeric knobs about the size of your pinkie, or 1 scant teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk (400 ml / 13.6 fl oz) + the same amount of water (I rinse the can with water)*
- 4 large very ripe bananas** (with brown spots on the peel)
- 3 tablespoons rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon flaxseeds or chia seeds (optional but adds nutritional oomph like omega-3s and extra creaminess)
- 2 slices fresh ginger (optional, for a zingy kick)
- A pinch of black pepper (optional, enhances turmeric's benefits)
Garnish (optional)
- Desiccated coconut
- Ground turmeric
- Ground pepper
Instructions
- Wash the turmeric and ginger (if using); there’s no need to peel them.
- Peel the bananas.
- Combine all smoothie ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until luxuriously smooth.
- Pour into your favorite glass and sprinkle with desiccated coconut, ground turmeric, or pepper for an extra touch of elegance.The smoothie will keep in the fridge for up to three days, but it will thicken up.
Notes
What other recipes for a smoothie with turmeric do you enjoy?
Wishing you planty of sippedy-sipping smoothie delights,
Ramona
Pssst ... if you loved this recipe, you’ll also enjoy my celery smoothie or watermelon smoothie.
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John B says
you always add black pepper with turmeric to aid in assimilation
Ramona says
Yes, you're right. Studies suggest black pepper helps maximize turmeric's benefits, which is why I made sure to include it in the recipe.