Turmeric Detox Smoothie: Recipe and Nutrition

A turmeric detox smoothie is a blended mango, banana, spinach and turmeric drink that takes 10 minutes to make and yields 2 servings. For a different combination, use the ai detox recipe generator. You can also explore more of the best detox smoothies.

What ingredients do you need?

This recipe uses ground turmeric for an earthy flavor, mango and banana for sweetness, and spinach for a mild-tasting green. Unsweetened soy milk makes the smoothie creamy without requiring dairy.

• 150 g (1 cup) frozen mango chunks
• 120 g (about 3/4 cup) sliced, peeled banana
• 30 g (1 packed cup) fresh spinach
• 240 ml (1 cup) unsweetened soy milk
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) water
• 3 g (about 1 teaspoon) ground turmeric

Measure the banana after peeling it. If your mango pieces are frozen in a solid block, separate them before blending so they move more easily around the blades. The water helps the ingredients blend; you can adjust the texture after tasting.

How do you make a turmeric detox smoothie?

1. Wash the spinach under running water and peel and slice the banana.
2. Pour the soy milk and water into a blender, then add the spinach, banana, mango and ground turmeric.
3. Blend for 30–60 seconds, or until the spinach and fruit are smooth. Stop and scrape down the sides if ingredients stick.
4. Taste the smoothie and blend in a little more water if you prefer a thinner consistency.
5. Divide between 2 glasses and serve immediately.

For a thicker drink, use a frozen banana as well as frozen mango. If your blender struggles with frozen fruit, let the mango soften slightly before blending rather than forcing the blades.

Refrigerate any leftover turmeric detox smoothie in a clean, covered container and drink it within 24 hours for best flavor. Shake or stir it before serving, as separation is normal. Discard it sooner if it smells sour or shows other signs of spoilage.

Why is it called a detox smoothie?

The turmeric detox smoothie is a source of fluid, and its blended fruit and spinach contribute fiber. Those ingredients can be part of an eating pattern that supports normal digestion and hydration, but the drink does not remove toxins from the body.

Your liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification; the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste. Sweat removes only trace amounts. Staying hydrated helps these organs function normally, but there is no evidence that this smoothie provides a special detoxifying effect.

Ground turmeric contains curcumin, but an ingredient's compounds do not establish a detox benefit for a prepared drink. This recipe uses turmeric as a food and flavoring, not as a treatment or substitute for medical care.

What swaps and variations can you try?

Change the fruit

Replace the mango with an equal volume of frozen peach for a milder flavor. A ripe pear can replace the banana, although the finished drink may be less creamy. Use fruit you enjoy rather than adding sweetener before tasting.

Adjust the liquid

Use dairy milk instead of soy milk if you prefer, or choose another unsweetened plant milk. The flavor, calories and protein will vary by product; check its label if those details matter to you. Add water gradually after blending to avoid making the smoothie too thin.

Adjust the turmeric

For a gentler flavor, start with half the ground turmeric and add more after tasting. Keep in mind that the nutrition figures below apply only to the original amount. Do not substitute a concentrated turmeric supplement for the ground spice: supplements differ in strength and are not recipe ingredients.

If you take warfarin, keep your vitamin K intake consistent and ask your clinician before substantially changing how much spinach you eat. Choose a non-soy liquid if you have a soy allergy.

What is the nutrition per serving?

A complete nutrition total for the turmeric detox smoothie is unavailable. The figures below cover only the ground turmeric, using the USDA values provided and assuming the recipe's 3 g is divided equally between 2 servings. They are not the totals for the finished drink.

The mango, banana, spinach and soy milk also contribute calories and nutrients, so the whole smoothie's values will be higher. Exact totals depend on the ingredients and brands used, as well as any changes to the recipe. Unlike steeped infused water, this blended drink includes the fruit and spinach themselves.

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