Unless you have been living in a cave, you’ve heard of the health benefits of turmeric. Turmeric (a flavorful, medicinal root that gives Indian curries their warm yellow color) has been associated with anti-inflammation and cancer-fighting effects, and luckily I think it’s delicious in all kind of foods. I even have a turmeric scone recipe that is one of my favorites!
So it’s no surprise that I fell in love with Temple Turmeric and their powerful, turmeric-packed beverages. I have been drinking Temple Turmeric’s elixirs for years and usually enjoy them on the rocks as a deliciously different way to get a beneficial dose of turmeric. Temple Turmeric began in 2008 when founder Daniel Sullivan visited Hawaii and discovered the life-changing and healing power of raw, organic turmeric.
He began hand-crafting elixirs from the whole root organic turmeric he had come to love and selling them on bicycles throughout the busy streets of New York City. From this humble beginnings the company has grown nationwide and now Temple Turmeric’s organic drinkable turmeric can be found near you.
Today I’m sharing something a little different, a fantastic new breakfast (or any time!) “hack” that cuts prep time by using Temple Turmeric as the base for a simple, creamy turmeric smoothie packed with flavor and nutrients. I love developing little shortcuts in the kitchen that make great food easier and more fun to make yourself… and while I’ve used grated fresh turmeric or a teaspoon of turmeric powder to make turmeric smoothies in the past, the tasty suite of ingredients in the Temple Turmeric Pineapple Elixir makes it ideal to kick-start your turmeric smoothie each morning when you’re probably particularly strapped for time. Ingredients in the Temple Turmeric Pineapple Elixir: Ultra-Purified Water, Organic Pineapple, Organic Agave, Organic Hawaiian Oana Turmeric™, Organic Ginger, Organic Lemon Juice, Celtic Sea Salt, Organic Spearmint, Organic Cinnamon, Organic Cardamom. Quite a few exciting ingredients in the elixirs besides turmeric!
- 1 cup Temple Turmeric Pineapple Elixir
- 3 coconut milk ice cubes*
- 1 cup frozen pineapple
- 2 tbsp cashew butter
- 1 banana
- Purée the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve chilled, topped with freeze-dried raspberries and cacao nibs, if desired.
Sponsored by Temple Turmeric. All opinions are my own!
The Comments
Meagan Sullivan
Oh wow! What an interesting combo! 😀
Tirralan
I actually did not realize all the great benefits of turmeric, but I’m very interested now. Love the recipe and entered the giveaway!
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TirralanYep, turmeric is quite the nutritional powerhouse!
Crysta @ Well Worn Suitcase
Mmmm! I love turmeric for cooking, but have never tried it in a smoothie! Yum!
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Crysta @ Well Worn SuitcaseOh, for sure try Temple Turmeric in a smoothie!
Sara
This looks so unique, I LOVE the presentation in a coconut like that.
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SaraMakes it more fun for sure!
Trisha @ The Ham & Cheese Of It
That looks so BEAUTIFUL. thank you for sharing it with us today!
Leanne
Ohhhh, I need to try this for sure!!
Vanessa
This sounds awesome! I also love how you served it in a coconut!
Rebecka
I have never heard of this brand before now. I’ll have to check and see if anyone sells it near me.
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RebeckaJust go to the link and type in your zip code. I bet they do!
Charlene Asay
Mmmm this looks delish!
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Charlene AsaySmoothies are such a tasty way to get an extra dose of turmeric. 🙂
Mandi
GORGEOUS photos. And I LOVE Turmeric. Its in my smoothie EVERY morning. Thanks for sharing <3 And I'm now a subscriber to your blog because I fell in love while I was here <3 So thanks!
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MandiYay, welcome!
Casey
I love adding it to smoothies or homemade vegan cheese sauce! 😀
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CaseyHomemade vegan cheese sauce?! Om nom nom…
Candace
I haven’t tried turmeric yet – I have no idea what to do with it or what it tastes like.
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CandaceMaking this smoothie is a good intro to turmeric. 😉 The taste is strong, a bit bitter, pretty much indescribable!
Steph
I use it in my rice.
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StephI bet it sure gives it a pretty color. 🙂
Jean
I bet drinking it out of a coconut makes it that much tastier. Looks beautiful!
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JeanIt’s so beachy!
Rust
We’ve used tumeric in our smoothies on occasion. I’d love to give these a try!
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RustReally adds something more than just the flavor of turmeric when you have all these other goodies added in. <3
Judy Thomas
Chicken Turmeric with rice 🙂 Is it International?
Jessica
Looks yummy!
Jessica
I sprinkle tumeric on random foods here and there.. like scrambled eggs!
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JessicaThanks for the reminder! I love turmeric on eggs…
Beth G.
I take turmeric capsules.
Michelle
I cannot wait to try this, I love me some turmeric. I’m pretty sure I need to drink it out of a coconut now though! Love it!
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MichelleIt’s the only way to go. 😉
Ashleigh
I will be trying this for sure…looks great!! Yum! Thanks for sharing!!
Renee C.
I like to use a pinch of turmeric in scrambled eggs.
joanna
i put turmeric into my broth every morning and use it in spice rubs for meat.
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joannaYep, turmeric makes broth so yummy!
Margot C
I buy organic turmeric and I make curries with it, sometimes twice a week.
Melanie Zimmerman
My favorite way is a turmeric vanilla spice superfood latte!!! Coconut milk, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, coconut oil all frothed together!!! I can’t wait to try this smoothie and super excited about Temple Turmeric!! 🙂
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Melanie ZimmermanWoweeeeee that superfood smoothie sounds amazing!
Lisa P
I add turmeric to my sauerkraut when I make it and it adds a delicious flavor!
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Lisa POkay, I have never thought to do that!
Karen Wood
So far I’ve only used turmeric in curry spice. I really want some fresh to use in smoothies but I don’t know where to get it.
Grok Grub
Karen WoodDo you live near a Whole Foods? That’s where I get my fresh turmeric (that’s also one of the places that Temple Turmeric is sold)!
montanna kawzinski
I like to use it in many of our meals because it has amazing anti inflammatory properties! I also take it as a supplement because I have arthritis at a fairly young age. It is an amazing spice!
Joanie @ ZagLeft
I always try to incorporate Turmeric into many of my meals. I’ll have to look for this tropical smoothie – it looks so refreshing. Thanks for sharing!
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Joanie @ ZagLeftYou can hardly taste it in a smoothie!
DJ
I love adding turmeric to chickpea curry.
allyson tice
I add it to my protein shakes!
Karen D
Mostly, I use it for curries and in scrambled tofu
liz l
Ive never used it before..perhaps in breakfast smoothies?
Grok Grub
liz lHaha, that would be my recommendation…
Madeline
I usually just sprinkle it on rice and beans.
Fiona N
I usually use turmeric to cook homemade long-rice noodles with vegetables!
Darlene Owen
i would use this in smoothie, I drink a smoothies almost every morning.
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Darlene OwenThey’re so refreshing and versatile…
wen budro
I add it to slow cooker meals and potato dishes.
Laura
Curry!
amy tolley
this smoothie looks amazing ..i have never heard of this product before today i would love to incorporate this into my dishes but most definitely would love to try this in a smoothie….
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amy tolleyIt’s so easy and delish!
Crystal Rose
I have it in my spice cabinet but almost never use it. I would love some new ideas to incorporate it in.
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I like adding turmeric to rice.
Sylvia Wulf
I’ve been a fan of turmeric and coconut for some time – this sounds like both an intense nutritional boost but a delicious one at that!
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Sylvia WulfThey really go well together!
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