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. 

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.

Why you’ll love this turmeric smoothie

• 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:

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.

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

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. But, instant coffee works and might be easier since a little bit goes a long way.

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!

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. 

4.83 from 17 votes

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Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 1

Author: Erin

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup rolled oats1/3 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup cashews soaked1/4 cup cashews soaked
• 1 tbsp chia seeds1 tbsp chia seeds
• 2 tbsp maple syrup2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground turmeric1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 1/4 cup cold brew coffee1 1/4 cup cold brew coffee
• 1 cup almond milk1 cup almond milk
• 6 ice cubes6 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 tsp instant coffee and 1 1/2 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.