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    Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Smoothie

    August 20, 2016 by Denise Bustard 30 Comments

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    This anti-inflammatory turmeric smoothie has a taste of the tropics with pineapple and is packed full of anti-inflammatory promoting ingredients. Banana free, no added sugar, and vegan.

    This turmeric smoothie is full of nutritious and delicious ingredients, it is banana-free and refined sugar-free! If you are looking for more smoothie recipes check out these 7 breakfast smoothies.

    Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Smoothie with Pineapple in a mason jar

    Whether you suffer from arthritis, Crohn's or another chronic inflammatory disorder, you may be looking for more ways to include anti-inflammatory foods into your diet.

    This smoothie is a great way to squeeze in anti-inflammatory foods like turmeric, kale and pineapple. Want to read more on exactly how these foods suppress the inflammatory response? Check out our sources: 1, 2, 3.

    This turmeric smoothie is tropical and sweet but not too sweet. You totally can't taste the kale, the turmeric or the pepper. You’re going to love it!

    Reasons you will ♡ this turmeric smoothie

    • it's a powerhouse of inflammation-suppressing ingredients like pineapple, kale and turmeric
    • it is vegan, gluten-free and not too sweet
    • you can prep it ahead and freeze

    scooping turmeric on measuring spoon

    Let's talk ingredients!

    For this anti-inflammatory turmeric smoothie you'll need:

    • pineapple- start with frozen pineapple chunks
    • kale or spinach- use spinach if you are newer to green smoothies as it has less flavor
    • blending liquid- almond milk, oat milk, dairy milk, coconut water, or water
    • turmeric - studies have shown that the active ingredient in turmeric, curcumin, is negatively impacted by light and storage temperature. For best results, store in the dark and at 5°C or lower.
    • black pepper- the black pepper enhances absorption of the active anti-inflammatory compound in the turmeric according to this Healthline article. Don't worry, you can't taste it!
    • optional add-ins- chia seeds, and ground flax

    Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Smoothie in the blender

    Meal prep tips

    This turmeric smoothie works perfectly for meal prep! Here are some tips to get the most out of your prep:

    • prep this smoothie fresh or make freezer smoothie packs to save time (directions are in the recipe card)
    • if you do not have a good quality blender, blend the kale with the blending liquid first to get it completely smooth. Then, add in the frozen pineapple and other ingredients.
    • I love using reusable silicone straws in my smoothies in place of stainless steel

    Find my favorite blender, straws, and smoothie add-ins in my shop!

    Can you taste the black pepper?
    Since we are only adding a pinch, you can't taste it at all!

    Can I swap the pineapple?
    Sure! You can swap it for mango, which also provides body and natural sweetness.

    Can I add fresh turmeric?
    I bet that would work, however, I have not tried it and am not sure how much you'd need it. If you try it, would you leave a comment below?

    pineapple smoothie in mason jar with straw

    Thirsty for more smoothie recipes?

    • Blueberry Coconut Water Smoothie
    • Green Mango Superfood Smoothie
    • Goji Peach Cherry Smoothie
    • Strawberry Mango Chai Breakfast Smoothie

    You may also like this Iced Matcha Latte and this Apple Cider Vinegar Drink!

    pineapple and turmeric smoothie in mason jar with blue straw
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    4.84 from 6 votes

    Anti-inflammatory Turmeric Smoothie with Pineapple

    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Calories: 305kcal
    Author: Denise Bustard
    Servings: 1
    This anti-inflammatory turmeric smoothie has a taste of the tropics with pineapple and is packed full of anti-inflammatory promoting ingredients. Banana free, no added sugar, and vegan.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Total Time10 mins

    Ingredients

    • 1 ¼ cups almond milk
    • 1 cup kale or spinach packed
    • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
    • 1 pinch black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
    • 1 ½ cups pineapple chunks frozen

    Instructions

    • Combine the first 5 ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
    • Add the pineapple chunks and blend again until completely smooth.

    Notes

    To make frozen smoothie packs
    Add to a 1 pint jar in the following order: frozen pineapple, turmeric, black pepper, chia seeds, kale on top.
    • do not add almond milk until you are ready to blend
    • get the jar into the freezer ASAP so the fruit doesn't thaw and then refreeze to the jar (makes it hard to get it out).
    • to get out of the jar, gently scrape with a spoon. If anything gets stuck, fill jar ½ way with almond milk and allow to sit for 1 minute. Put the lid on, shake it up, and this should loosen things up.
    • dump smoothie pack contents into the blender with almond milk and blend until smooth

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1smoothie | Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 456mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 36g
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    About Denise Bustard

    Denise Bustard is the creator of Sweet Peas and Saffron, a meal prep-focussed food blog. With a PhD in biochemistry, Denise takes a scientific approach to perfecting her recipes. You can find Denise's work featured on Huffington Post, MSN, Self and more. read more

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