Description

Start your day with the vibrant and nourishing Turmeric Morning Glory Smoothie, a refreshing blend of tropical pineapple, sweet bananas, and earthy turmeric, elevated with the subtle warmth of fresh ginger and creamy coconut milk. This energizing smoothie is perfect for a wholesome breakfast or a revitalizing snack, packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Ingredients

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Fruits and Vegetables

2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
1 small slice fresh ginger
2 ripe bananas (fresh or frozen)
2 carrots (peeled and cut into chunks)

Liquids and Flavorings

1/2 cup coconut milk
1 cup coconut water
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the fresh ingredients including pineapple chunks, ginger slice, ripe bananas, and peeled carrots cut into chunks to ensure they are ready for blending.
Combine Ingredients: In a high-powered blender, add the pineapple, ginger, bananas, carrots, coconut milk, coconut water, ground turmeric, and vanilla extract in the order listed to optimize blending performance.
Blend Initially: Secure the blender lid tightly and start blending on low speed to initially mix the ingredients evenly without straining the motor.
Increase Speed: Gradually increase to high speed and blend for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the mixture is perfectly smooth with no chunks remaining.
Serve Immediately: Pour the vibrant smoothie into glasses and enjoy right away to benefit from its fresh flavors and nutritional value.

Notes

Use frozen bananas for a colder, thicker smoothie texture.
Adjust the amount of coconut water to reach desired consistency.
Fresh ginger adds a spicy kick but can be reduced for a milder flavor.
Turmeric has natural anti-inflammatory properties and pairs well with black pepper (optional) to increase absorption.
This smoothie is best consumed immediately as turmeric can lose potency over time.