Mango Smoothie with Turmeric
- Level: Easy
- Total: 4 hr 5 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Inactive: 4 hr
- Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients
1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked in a cup of water for 4 to 6 hours
2 cups frozen mango (one 284 g package)
1 frozen banana
3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 cup coconut water or water, plus more if needed for desired consistency
2 teaspoons peeled and chopped fresh turmeric
1 teaspoon peeled and chopped fresh ginger, optional
1 to 2 tablespoons raw honey
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Directions
- Drain and rinse the cashews. Blend them with the mango, banana, orange juice, coconut water, turmeric, ginger if using, honey and vanilla in a blender on high speed until completely smooth and creamy. (Add more coconut water if you prefer a thinner consistency.)
Cook’s Note
You can often get fresh turmeric at Whole Foods, health food stores and Indian markets. You can substitute 1/4 teaspoon dried turmeric, but be sure the spice is reasonably fresh (meaning it hasn't been in your spice drawer for years-old dried turmeric tastes dusty and bitter). Coconut water has a natural sweet flavor; if you use plain water, you may need more honey (start with a tablespoon and add more to taste).
