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.
Today is pretty much smoothie-palooza. I am sharing my FIVE favorite healthy, sugar free, banana-free, anti-oxidant packed smoothie recipes with you, and I’m even showing you how to make them ahead of time!
I love love love my smoothies, but realized that I was adding a ton of sugar to them by using juice as a liquid. So over the past few months, I’ve been on a mission to create some seriously delicious smoothie recipes that are naturally sweetened from the fruit, rather than using juice.
Also, you may notice they are all banana free. I am a weirdo banana-hating nutcase. I can’t even stand the smell of them. Sorry banana-lovers!
The first recipe I want to share with you is this anti-inflammatory turmeric smoothie.
Turmeric is the new wonder-child of the health world, in case you haven’t heard. It has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties, which is great news for anyone suffering from arthritis or Crohn’s, or anyone who is recovering from surgery. In order to activate the turmeric, I added a pinch of pepper, but I promise you can’t taste it!
In addition, kale and pineapple both have anti-inflammatory properties. So basically this smoothie is an anti-inflammatory powerhouse.
This anti-inflammatory 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!
So many healthy ingredients packed into one drink.
Thirsty for more sugar free smoothie recipes?
- check out this Blueberry Coconut Water Smoothie
- and this Green Mango Superfood Smoothie
- or how about a Goji Peach Cherry Smoothie
- or a Strawberry Mango Chai Breakfast Smoothie
- and don’t forget to check out this post to see how to make them all ahead!
You may also like this Iced Matcha Latte and this Apple Cider Vinegar Drink!
Anti-inflammatory Turmeric Smoothie with Pineapple
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups almond milk
- 1 cup packed kale or spinach
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- pinch of black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 1/2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
Instructions
- Combine the first 5 ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Add the pineapple chunks and blend again until completely smooth.
Nutrition
Products used in this recipe:
Lydell
Good to find recipes with no banana!!!!! I’m actually allergic to them, plus kiwi and avocado:-(
Lyndsay
Could you use water rather than milk?
Denise
Hi Lyndsay, I think that would work!
Dana
Finally a smoothie with no banana, bless you! Thank you for sharing much appreciated!
Denise
Ha ha! I can’t stand bananas. I have a lot of banana-free smoothies for you here 🙂
Annie
I’m not a banana hater myself, but I can’t eat bananas due to allergies (latex-fruits), so THANK YOU for being a banana hater! This means that from now on, I won’t have to worry about smoothies trying to kill me. 🙂
Denise
LOL! Glad my banana hatred is useful to you 😉
LaTanya Cowley
Thank! Banana haters unite!!!
Denise
LOL! Glad I’m not alone!
Caroline
I would love to have this smoothie……unfortunately I can no longer have kale due to being on thyroxine.
I can have spinach so can add that instead but wondering if there are other anti inflammatory ingredients that I could add.
Thank you
Denise
Hi Caroline, spinach will work great in this recipe! I haven’t tested it with any other ingredients, so I can’t say for sure how it will turn out. Hope you enjoy 😀
Karin
Hi,my name Karin and my skin is burning and feet.Don’t you have a recipe to detox my body ,like a smoothie ?, thanks.
Denise
Hi Karin, I think I’d ask a doctor about that, or maybe a nutritionist?
Genevieve Broadway
Oh my goodness, I have never met anyone in my entire life who does not like bananas or even the smell of them. Haha, this is so funny, cause I’m the same with bananas. My mom ate a lot of them everyday of her pregnancy so I blame it on that…LOL…..I just tried your Cilantro Lime Marinade Chicken with the Avocado Salsa served with rice. It was so tasty, easy, quick & a hit with my family of 6. Will definitely do again and will also be trying the other marinades and other recipes on here. Thanks so much for sharing so freely. I really appreciate it. But had to comment about the bananas…..I can even smell them in baked goodies and just cannot get it down……LOL…..So I really appreciate your smoothie recipes too….finally someone who makes banana-free smoothies……Yay! So glad to have met another “wierdo-banana-hating-nutcase” like myself…LOL…;<)
Denise
Ha ha ha! I just seriously cannot stand them! Glad to meet another banana hater 😀 So happy you have enjoyed the recipes 🙂
Alex
Sorry I meant Denise
Alex
Hi Denies
Can I use soy milk?
Denise
Hi Alex! I haven’t tried but I don’t see why not?
Olivia
Recipe title also says blueberries? Just checking….
Denise
Huh, that’s so weird. Updated, thanks for the heads up, Olivia!
Lisa Hook
This has been my evening post walk dinner for the past 2 weeks. My roommate liked it so much that he bought us a Vitamix (something I have wanted for YEARS) so I’ll keep making them. I am nurtarian/vegan so I don’t do all of your recipes (although I have altered a few with varied success) but every one I have tried (and not altered) I have LOVED! Thanks so much for all you do!
Denise
Hi Lisa, I’m so happy you’ve been enjoying the smoothies! Thanks so much for reporting back 🙂
Ayomide
Hi. Can I take this because am pregnant. Thanks
Denise
Hi Ayomide, I would check with your doctor…I have absolutely no idea!
Holly
This is lovey, thanks for posting! I used coconut milk and yogurt as its all i had and added a tsp of chopped fresh ginger. Yum yum!
Denise
Hi Holly, I’m so glad you liked it! I love the idea of coconut milk, I bet it was so creamy! And ginger is has great anti-inflammatory properties, great choice!
Linda
I just made this and it’s wonderful! Thanks for sharing!
Denise
I’m so glad you liked it, Linda! Thanks so much for your comment 🙂
Susan Sellers
Hi Denise , I really joy your blog and the breakfast smoothie in a jar is genius. What size jar do you recommend?
Thanks much! Susan
Denise
Thank you so much, Susan! I use the pint-sized jars. I will add that to the post 🙂