Delicious Juice Recipe With Turmeric

Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 5 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Yield: 2 smoothies

Give your fresh fruit and veggie smoothie a lift with a little turmeric. Adding the yellow spice that's most often associated with curry and yellow rice to this apple-carrot-ginger smoothie gives it an extra boost. With no added sweeteners, the smoothie recipe relies on the apple's natural sweetness; choose a sweet apple variety such as Fuji, Gala, or Golden Delicious. It's a delicious way to start your day or enjoy a quick afternoon pick-me-up.

Turmeric is a spice derived from a root that is related to ginger. The plant is native to Southeast Asia and India, and it's often used in food. Yet, it also has a strong taste that's not very pleasant on its own. Blending it with carrots and apples, along with a touch of ginger for extra spice, makes turmeric much more palatable to drink. While the recipe uses ground turmeric, you could substitute it with 1/4 tablespoon of freshly grated turmeric if you have the root on hand. Be careful with either form because turmeric is also a well-known natural dye and can quickly stain counters, cutting boards, and fabrics.

For this smoothie, you can peel the apple, carrots, and ginger if you like. It's a matter of personal preference, but either way, be sure to rinse the produce thoroughly to remove any dirt. To ensure the smoothest blend, you will want to use a high-powered blender or smoothie maker to break down the hard pieces. If the blending time heats up the smoothie, chill it before drinking or serve it over ice.

Use this recipe as an inspiration for other turmeric-laced smoothies. Adjust the proportions and mix and match different fruits and veggies to create custom smoothies, but avoid adding too much turmeric. The recipe makes enough for two drinks, and it is best to drink it right away. Scale it down if needed rather than store it in the fridge for any longer than a few hours.

Delicious Juice Recipe With Turmeric

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"Hearty smoothie. Tasty and it soothed my tummy." —Renae Wilson

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Ingredients

  • 5 carrots

  • 1 medium apple

  • 1 thin slice fresh ginger

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 2/3 cups water

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Delicious Juice Recipe With Turmeric ingredients

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  2. Mix all ingredients together in a mixer.

    Mix all ingredients together in a blender cup

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  3. Run on high for 5 minutes.

    blended ingredients in a blender cup

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  4. Drink your juice as soon as possible for the highest nutrient content. Enjoy.

    Delicious Juice Recipe With Turmeric in glasses

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Tip

  • Because this smoothie has such a long blend time, if using a high-powered blender like a Vitamix, it could heat up the smoothie. To make sure it's served cold, serve the smoothie over ice. 
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
116 Calories
1g Fat
29g Carbs
2g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 2
Amount per serving
Calories 116
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 87mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 10%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 10mg 52%
Calcium 54mg 4%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 532mg 11%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)