What I love about Vegan Mango Turmeric Smoothie
Well, it’s officially spring, and we’ve already had a few warm, sunny days — the kind where you can finally step outside in just a T-shirt! I’ve been soaking up every minute because the sunshine truly is good for the soul. With the change in weather, I’ve naturally been craving lighter, fresher foods, and this anti-inflammatory Vegan Mango Turmeric Smoothie has been my go-to lately. It’s refreshing, nourishing, and completely plant-based — plus, a few of the ingredients even add a nice boost of protein, so you can really feel good about sipping on this one.
Another reason I love this smoothie? It comes together in under five minutes! There’s really no excuse to skip breakfast when something this easy and delicious is on the menu. Beyond convenience, it’s also packed with powerful benefits — especially from the turmeric. This golden spice has been a wellness favourite for years, and for good reason! It’s known for its potent anti-inflammatory properties, which can help support joint health, balanced blood sugar, digestion, and even glowing skin.
And don’t worry — you won’t taste the turmeric at all! The natural sweetness of the mango, banana, orange, and carrot completely takes over, creating a smooth, sunny blend that’s as tasty as it is nourishing.
Recipe Notes
A few things to keep in mind:
- Mango – I recommend using frozen mango for the best consistency. Fresh would work as well, but it would achieve a slightly thinner consistency.
- Banana – For the frozen bananas, I usually peel them, cut them into chunks and freeze them in a single layer for at least an hour. You could use fresh bananas but it would create a thinner consistency.
- Hemp hearts – I added hemp hearts for protein. You don’t even notice them when they’re all blended up in the smoothie, but they will help to keep you fuller longer. You’ll want hemp hearts, not hemp seeds for this recipe.
- Collagen powder – Collagen powder will also help to keep you fuller for longer. I recommend using an unflavoured collagen powder so that it doesn’t affect the overall flavour of the smoothie.
- Turmeric – I used turmeric paste for this recipe instead of turmeric powder. You can find this in some grocery stores or online. It’s more fresh than ground turmeric, but if thats all you have then ground turmeric would work fine.
- Orange juice – I recommend using 100% pure orange juice with no added sugar or additives. The ingredients label should read only one ingredient: oranges. Or better yet, squeeze your own!
- Carrot juice – I also recommend using 100% pure carrot juice. Carrot juice also has that beautiful orange colour that we are going for! You can usually find this in the refrigerator with all of the smoothies at the grocery store.
- Coconut milk – Coconut milk makes this smoothie deliciously creamy! I recommend full-fat coconut milk for the best results. Organic “Thai Kitchen” brand is definitely the most creamy one that I have found.
FAQ:
No, not with the addition of sweet mango, banana, carrot and orange! It’s a deliciously sweet taste; no turmeric flavour!
Yes. You can substitute the turmeric paste with 1 tsp turmeric powder if you prefer.
That’s what I do! I will grab a couple bananas, peel them and then break them apart with my fingers into small chunks. Then I layer them on a parchment paper-lined plate, not crowding them, and freeze for 1-2 hours or until solid. Once they’re frozen they can be stored in the freezer in a plastic or silicone bag for later use.
Yes, you can. The overall flavour will be slightly different though, just keep that in mind.
Vegan Mango Turmeric Smoothie
Equipment
- 1 High-powered Blender
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen mango chunks
- 1 cup frozen banana chunks
- 2 tablespoons hemp hearts
- 2 scoops unflavoured collagen powder
- 1 teaspoon organic turmeric paste
- 1/2 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
- 1/2 cup 100% carrot juice
- 1/2 cup canned full-fat coconut milk (Organic Thai Kitchen brand is the most creamy) Shake before opening.
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 pinch black pepper (for absorption of turmeric)
- naval orange slices for garnishing, optional
Instructions
- In a heavy duty blender, add the mango, banana, hemp hearts, collagen powder, turmeric paste, orange juice, carrot juice, coconut milk, lemon juice and black pepper.
- Blend on high until completely smooth and no chunks remain.
- Pour into glasses, garnish with sliced orange and serve immediately.
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