World-Best Coconut Smoothie With Turmeric
This coconut smoothie with turmeric is: incredibly delicious; ultra creamy; irresistibly more-ish. And just a touch luxurious.
Servings: 5
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
*You can play with the liquid to get to your desired consistency; try taking the amount of water up to make the smoothie runnier.
**If your bananas are not uber sweet, you can add 1-2 soft dates, or 1-2 tablespoons of your sweetener of choice.