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Coffee Turmeric Smoothie

By Erin · May 31, 2020 · Updated October 1, 2021 · 54 Comments

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Kill two birds with one stone with this Coffee Turmeric Smoothie. Get your coffee fix but reap the benefits of this good-for-you smoothie filled with healthy ingredients like cinnamon and turmeric. 

glass jar filled with a yellow-colored smoothie

Hands up if you're intrigued by this coffee turmeric smoothie! You might not think coffee and turmeric go together, and normally they might not, but when paired with other ingredients they work perfectly.

This turmeric smoothie was inspired by the infamous golden milk latte, but as you might know, I much prefer cold drinks over warm drinks. Iced coffee and smoothies will always have my heart, and this recipe is the best of both worlds.

This smoothie tastes sweet with a hint of coffee and turmeric and is full of GOOD FOR YOU ingredients; I have a feeling you’re going to love it.

Recipe features

  • It's the best of both worlds: coffee and turmeric
  • The flavors pair surprisingly well together
  • Smoothies are a great grab-and-go breakfast option

What you'll need:

smoothie ingredients on a table

Coffee - You have a few different options here. You can either use A) brewed coffee that's been chilled, B) cold brew coffee, or C) instant coffee -- take your pick!

Cashews - Make sure you soak or boil them beforehand so that they blend well in the blender. The cashews add a boost of protein and make this smoothie more substantial.

Spices - The spices you'll need are ground cinnamon, ginger and turmeric, and I don't have any substitutions.

Step-by-step instructions

My favorite part about smoothies is that they're incredibly easy to whip up. Simply add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend for 1 full minute to make sure the smoothie is creamy.

blender filled with smoothie ingredients

FAQs and Expert Tips

I recommend using soaked cashews. Simply place cashews in a bowl of water and soak them for a few hours. Or, boil cashews for 20 minutes and that will soften them.

You can use almond milk, coconut milk or a mixture of both. Golden milk is made with coconut milk, but I actually preferred this smoothie with almond milk. Regardless, either one will work.

Benefits of turmeric

Turmeric has many benefits, and a little bit goes a long way. Some of the benefits of turmeric are:

  • it has anti-inflammatory properties
  • can aid in digestion
  • improves liver function

In addition, it's a good-for-you spice that you should be incorporating into your diet!

What kind of coffee should I use?

I've tested this turmeric smoothie two different ways: 1) with cold brew and 2) with instant coffee, and both were delicious!

If you use cold brew, you won't need as much milk, and the smoothie will have a slightly stronger coffee flavor than if you use the instant coffee. On the other hand, instant coffee works and might be easier since a little bit goes a long way.

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More smoothie recipes

  • Blueberry Kiwi Protein Smoothie
  • Piña Colada Smoothie
  • Peanut Butter Espresso Smoothie

Remember to leave a comment and star rating below if you make this smoothie!

glass jar filled with a yellow-colored smoothie

Coffee Turmeric Smoothie

Kill two birds with one stone with this Coffee Turmeric Smoothie. Get your coffee fix but reap the benefits of this good-for-you smoothie filled with healthy ingredients like cinnamon and turmeric. 
4.85 from 19 votes
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Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Author: Erin

Ingredients

  • â…“ cup rolled oats
  • ¼ cup cashews soaked
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 ¼ cup cold brew coffee
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 6 ice cubes

Instructions

  • Combine ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth, approximately 1 minute, allowing time for the cashews to grind up completely.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Substitutions: Can use honey instead of maple syrup, can use instant coffee instead of cold brew. If using instant coffee, use 1 teaspoon instant coffee and 1 ½ cups milk. 
NOTE: you’ll have to use your taste buds to determine the right proportions for YOU. I recommend starting with the recipe I’ve developed and then adding more coffee/turmeric/sweetener if you deem it necessary.
*Serving size is a little over 1

Nutrition

Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 347mg | Potassium: 645mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 27g | Calcium: 475mg | Iron: 6mg
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UPDATE NOTE: This post was originally published in April 2016. It was updated with new text and photos in May 2020.

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Erin is the recipe developer, writer and photographer behind the healthy food blog, The Almond Eater. She's been blogging since 2014 and loves to create food for many different diets, including vegan, gluten free and/or Whole30 recipes.

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Comments

  1. Ariane says

    March 18, 2020 at 8:18 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for the great recipe!
    My son and I loved it.
    It gives you a protein and a vital kick.

    Reply
  2. Rita says

    April 27, 2019 at 11:53 am

    This looks wonderful! I just picked up some raw cashews on my grocery-store run with this recipe in mind. I try to stuff a handful or two of spinach into every smoothie I make, though; do you think it'd be okay/undetectable in this one?

    Reply
  3. artchee says

    April 22, 2019 at 4:28 am

    5 stars
    I'm a bit curious as to how this will feel and taste. I've never tried coffee and turmeric together. :0)

    Reply
  4. Katie says

    April 13, 2019 at 7:48 pm

    5 stars
    Just made this. So. Good. It reminded me of dirty chai tea with the mix of warming spices and coffee! I made a few substitutions: added a little black pepper for absorbability of the tuRRRRRmeric; used cow's milk; used banana instead of cashews; used cold brew concentrate. I also might add some collagen powder in the future. Thank you for this unique and wonderful recipe!! I will definitely be making again.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      April 13, 2019 at 9:11 pm

      I'm so glad you liked it!

      Reply
      • Patty says

        July 23, 2020 at 10:54 pm

        I am going to try the recipe but I am not into cold brew as it don't have health benefits. I'm going to consider a warm version. Anyone have ideas?

      • Erin says

        July 24, 2020 at 7:39 am

        You might consider this recipe: https://thealmondeater.com/iced-golden-milk-turmeric-latte/ It's pretty similar ingredients, and instead of pouring it over ice, just consume it warm.

  5. Donna says

    January 13, 2018 at 4:42 am

    5 stars
    Hi Erin,
    That's really looks great! & I love how easy it is! Honestly, I'm a green smoothie lover.I really enjoy them. Turmeric is also one of my favorite smoothie ingredients. I've never put coffee in my smoothie. But this recipe sound's interesting to me. I will definitely try it. BTW, thanks for putting it together 🙂
    Donna recently posted in..Best Blender Under 100 Dollar

    Reply
  6. Angela Maciel says

    November 02, 2017 at 10:31 am

    Hey this is a nice duo... one question... Since turmeric and coffee both are good for weight loss... will it increase the effect together?

    Reply
  7. neha says

    July 13, 2017 at 9:53 am

    4 stars
    I am going to try this coffee turmeric very soon. I just loved it. Thanks for this.

    Reply
  8. Natalie Smith says

    June 02, 2017 at 1:05 pm

    4 stars
    Hey, great combination and i loved the bottles too, thanks for sharing, keep up the good work.
    Cheers

    Reply
  9. Donna @ Healthy Food Tribe says

    April 10, 2017 at 6:42 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a unique recipe, can't wait to try it out! I've been a fan of turmeric for quite some time now. Turmeric supplements are a great way to enjoy the health benefits of this spice and its active ingredient curcumin, but it's important to read and understand the label because they can be quite misleading at times. In some supplements the percentage of curcumin is lower than in others, for example. Most supplements also contain black pepper extract to help with bio-availability because the curcumin by itself is hard to absorb. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  10. Anna @ Blender Authority says

    January 28, 2017 at 5:38 pm

    Such an interesting combo. I would have thought turmeric(which has that strong taste) would taste awful with coffee. Just saved this to try sometime.

    Reply
  11. Holly says

    December 28, 2016 at 8:32 pm

    Hi Erin! I don't have cashews at my house. Any ideas of what I can use in place of cashews? Does it have to be a type of nut? Or can I leave them out all together?
    Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      December 28, 2016 at 8:47 pm

      Hi Holly, you don't have to use cashews necessarily, but they are the base for the recipe. You could use almonds or walnuts instead, if you have those on hand. If not, you can leave them out all together, the smoothie just won't be as thick!

      Reply
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