Description
A creamy, anti-inflammatory smoothie made with frozen mango, coconut milk, and golden spices. Ready in 5 minutes, this vegan recipe provides steady energy and glowing skin benefits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1 medium ripe banana (frozen)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (or 1 inch fresh ginger)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- A pinch of black pepper
- 1/2 cup almond milk or oat milk
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored vegan protein powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon matcha powder (optional)
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Peel and chop fresh ginger if using. Ensure frozen mango chunks are separated. If banana isn’t frozen, slice and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Add liquids to the blender first: Pour in almond milk (or oat milk) and canned coconut milk to help blades spin freely.
- Add solids: Toss in frozen mango chunks, frozen banana, chia seeds, and protein powder.
- Add spices: Sprinkle in turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, and the pinch of black pepper.
- Blend: Start on low speed and gradually increase to high. Blend for 60-90 seconds until completely smooth. Add more milk if too thick, or ice/frozen fruit if too thin.
- Taste and adjust: Add more maple syrup or banana if too earthy, or more mango if not sweet enough.
- Serve immediately: Pour into a glass and garnish with cinnamon or a mango slice if desired.
Notes
Frozen fruit is essential for a thick, milkshake-like texture. Do not skip the black pepper as it increases curcumin absorption by up to 2000%. Use canned coconut milk for richness, not carton beverage. Smoothies are best fresh; if storing, keep in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours and shake well before drinking.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large smoothie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 45
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 65
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 5
Keywords: vegan smoothie, golden milk, turmeric smoothie, mango smoothie, anti-inflammatory, healthy breakfast, 5-minute recipe, dairy-free, gluten-free