Anti Inflammatory Turmeric-Cinnamon Acai Berry Smoothie
Deep purple, impossibly creamy, and loaded with ingredients that genuinely pull their weight, this smoothie is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat. Acai brings a rich, berry-forward base while frozen mango and banana add natural sweetness and that thick, spoonable texture. The real magic is in the spice blend — turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and a pinch of black pepper work together in a way that's warm and complex without tasting medicinal. That small amount of black pepper is actually doing important work here, helping your body make the most of the turmeric. Full-fat coconut milk ties everything together with a silky richness that makes this feel more like a treat than a wellness ritual. It comes together in under two minutes and makes two generous servings, so it's just as easy to share as it is to keep all to yourself. A drizzle of honey at the end is entirely optional — the fruit usually brings all the sweetness you need.
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2 servings
- 2 packets (3.5 oz each) frozen unsweetened acai puree, broken into chunks
- 1 medium ripe banana, peeled and frozen
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
Can be omittedhoney
Instructions
- 1
Break the frozen acai packets into rough chunks and add them to the blender along with the frozen banana, frozen mango, coconut milk, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and black pepper.
- 2
Blend on high speed until completely smooth and no frozen chunks remain, about 60–90 seconds. The smoothie should be thick enough to mound slightly in the blender — if it won't blend, add coconut milk 1 tbsp at a time and pulse until it moves freely.
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