Golden Milk Smoothie

MEAL TYPE: Drinks, Smoothie

DIETARY RESTRICTION: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

MAKES 2 SERVINGS

TAKES 5 MINUTES

Golden Milk Smoothie

If you are suffering from aches and pains, this rich, creamy smoothie is for you. It contains turmeric, one of nature’s natural anti-inflammatories, and ginger, which increases circulation for tissue healing. We like to drink this one after a challenging barre3 workout. Recipe courtesy of Alison Wu, recipe developer and food stylist.

INGREDIENTS

2 frozen bananas

¼ cup almond butter

1 Tbs. chia seeds

2" piece fresh turmeric

2" piece fresh ginger

1 tsp. ground turmeric

1 vanilla bean (seeds only, or 1 tsp. vanilla extract)

¼ tsp. cinnamon

1½ cups almond milk

3 ice cubes

3 dates (optional)

¼ tsp. astragalus powder (optional)

¼ tsp. chaga powder (optional)

Bee pollen, for garnish (optional)

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INSTRUCTIONS

In a high-speed blender, blend all ingredients on medium until smooth.
Serve sprinkled with bee pollen. Enjoy!

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Becky SAID:

07/26/2018 |Reply

This is such a delicious smoothie! I make without the optional ingredients and go a little heavy on the ginger. Soooooo good!! Thank you for the great recipe!
Wendy SAID:

08/14/2017 |Reply

Wow! First time trying this smoothie, and I love it! Tastes like dessert 🙂
Maureen SAID:

08/08/2017 |Reply

Hi! I was hoping someone would have asked this question already so I didn’t feel so stupid asking it! I’ve only grated fresh ginger-I’ve never added a piece of it to anything. Is that what I’m supposed to do here-add it whole? (Same goes for the turmeric, I suppose…). Thanks for your help!
Minnie M SAID:

07/02/2017 |Reply

I live in a nut-free home. What other options can be substituted for almond milk? I’ve used coconut milk and did not like the flavour. I’ve also used my own hemp seed milk (1tbsp hemp seeds and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract for every 1 cup of water), however it is really thin.

Tahini (sesame seed butter) has been my favourite almond-butter substitute.
Adar SAID:

05/09/2017 |Reply

For turmeric’s properties to work, including its anti-inflammatory property, it is necessary to have black pepper. It doesn’t have to be a lot, even just one turn of a pepper grinder will make all of turmeric’s awesomeness available to the body.
You might add that to the recipe 😉
Devbabbar SAID:

04/03/2017 |Reply

Golden Milk is a magical drink for many diseases. The recipe shared by you is unique , easy & delicious. Thank you for sharing it!
Angela SAID:

01/29/2017 |Reply

I’m allergic to bananas. What would be a good substitute for the bananas? Thanks

Sarah Olson REPLIED:

02/06/2017 |Reply

We use bananas in smoothies because they create a smooth consistency and they act as a sweetener. For the same effect, try using 1/2 avocado and 2 dates. Not loving those options? Omit the banana altogether.

Keri REPLIED:

01/06/2018 |Reply

frozen zucchini! I actually use those all of the time replace bananas so I can cut down on sugar. It’s not going to be sweet, so I’ll add a pinch of stevia or monkfruit.

SaraLynn SAID:

01/28/2017 |Reply

This smoothie has quickly become my new favorite— and this is coming from a gal who is not a big fan of bananas! The blend of cinnamon, ginger, and vanilla are a delicious balance of “warm spices,” and the addition of the Medjool dates offer the perfect amount of natural sweetness. I have been substituting a peeled Bosc pear for the banana and it is works really well! Thank you for this wonderful recipe!
Kate SAID:

01/26/2017 |Reply

Love this! I threw in some romaine to up my greens for the day — didn’t even taste them. Delish!
SaraLynn SAID:

01/21/2017 |Reply

I fell in love with this smoothie the first time I tried it— and this is coming from a gal who is not a fan of bananas! I actually enjoyed the version with the banana, and I have since been substituting a Bosc pear, which I have found adds a lovely additional sweetness. This smoothie is so satisfying and the spices are so warm and comforting, it is like a big hug to start the day. Thank you for sharing this recipe to kick off 2017 and B3 All In!
Sylvia Rogers SAID:

01/18/2017 |Reply

I love this sweet spicey taste of this smoothie! The only optional ingredient I use is one date. This is the first time I’ve ever tried fresh turmeric and I love it. I left out the almond butter once accidentally and found the spice taste to be a little overpowering.
jasmine SAID:

01/14/2017 |Reply

Is there a recommended substitute for bananas in this recipe? I would love to try this but I can’t eat bananas.

Sarah Olson REPLIED:

02/07/2017 |Reply

We use bananas in smoothies because they create a smooth consistency and they act as a sweetener. For the same effect, try using 1/2 avocado and 2 dates. Not loving those options? Omit the banana altogether.

Kari Ticoulet SAID:

01/14/2017 |Reply

I have never tried real turmeric root before (didn’t even know it existed) and I love it. Great, delicious smoothie that is absolutely getting added to the rotation.
Marisa SAID:

01/13/2017 |Reply

This is so, so good! I used all dried spices, and even forgot the almond butter the second time around, and it was still wonderful.
Jen SAID:

01/12/2017 |Reply

This is really good! I couldn’t find fresh turmeric, so I just included the dried amount. I also used homemade cashew milk instead of almond milk and subbed sunbutter for the almond butter. The spiciness is really nice and almost comforting!
Rachel SAID:

01/10/2017 |Reply

So delicious! Bananas are much too sweet for me so I subbed in a package or organic frozen butternut squash, it was great! This will be my go-to smoothie for the winter months when I need to boost my immune system!
Tiffany SAID:

01/10/2017 |Reply

Wonderful recipe-definitely one of my new favorites!
Janna SAID:

01/09/2017 |Reply

Like Chris, I didn’t have fresh turmeric or the bee pollen, astragalus, or chaga, but I added a bit extra dried turmeric. I brought my smoothie to work and it was REALLY thick- I may not have added enough almond milk. Banana can be a hard flavor for me, and thick banana-y smoothie was a little rough texture-wise, even though the flavor was good. Solution: I added some black tea that I was also drinking, shook it up in my mason jar, and it thinned out the smoothie and gave it a slight chai flavor. Highly recommend! #lifehack
Jessica SAID:

01/09/2017 |Reply

This was amazing! I had no idea what to expect. I couldn’t find fresh turmeric so I increased the ground turmeric to 2tsp. Definitely making this again soon.
Coryn SAID:

01/09/2017 |Reply

AMAZING! I tried this for B3 All In this morning. Absolutely delicious! I will definitely add this to my rotation of healthy smoothies.
Krysten Daniel SAID:

01/08/2017 |Reply

Do you have a recommendation for the fresh turmeric to dried turmeric?

Sarah Olson REPLIED:

03/03/2017 |Reply

In terms of flavor? I recommend trying them both and seeing if you like one more than the other.

Kara SAID:

01/08/2017 |Reply

I was skeptical about the turmeric, but really loved this smoothie. I went a little lighter on the ginger and left out all optional items except the dates. I drank it all before I realized that is was two servings. Oops. Super filling and yummy! Also, a quick tip — freeze the bananas without the peels and just put in a ziplock. Much easier than trying to peel a frozen banana.
Towles Kintz SAID:

01/07/2017 |Reply

I’ve never used fresh turmeric before, or fresh ginger. Do you peel it before putting it in the blender?

Sarah Olson REPLIED:

03/03/2017 |Reply

If using a high speed blender, you can simply add a knob of turmeric to the blender (leaving skin on, if its organic). If the blender isn’t powerful, give the turmeric a rough chop before adding it.

Chris SAID:

01/04/2017 |Reply

Sipping on this surprisingly good smoothie this morning. I was a little skeptical, but it’s really good & will become part of my regular rotation. Note: I didn’t have fresh turmeric or the bee pollen, astragalus, or chug. I subbed 1t dried turmeric for the fresh, added the dates but skipped the other extras. I have a busy morning and wanted to bulk up the smoothie, so I added 2T rolled oats before blending.
Lisa SAID:

01/03/2017 |Reply

What can be substituted for almond milk, and almond butter? (Almond/Nut Allergy) Thank you!

Sarah Olson REPLIED:

02/07/2017 |Reply

Sunflower-seed butter is a great option! If you don’t like sunflower-seed butter, you can try using avocados, chia seeds, and ground flax seed

erin REPLIED:

05/16/2018 |Reply

and then just water?

Alicia SAID:

01/03/2017 |Reply

This has become my favorite smoothie! It’s spicy, satisfying and keeps me going for hours.

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