What’s one of the easiest and most delicious ways to get more turmeric in your diet, like your doctor ordered?

Turmeric smoothies!

Turmeric smoothies are a great go-to on-the-go healthy choice for a quick snack or meal replacement.

If you’re in a rut making the same old smoothie combinations, try some of these ideas to refresh your repertoire!

A healthy smoothie blends a nutritious and satisfying mix of fiber, protein, minerals and antioxidants. Adding turmeric ups the health quotient with its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, DNA-protecting power.

Spices, fruits, greens, veggies, proteins, healthy fats — plus speed and convenience — make smoothies a hard-to-beat healthy treat!

Turmeric actually blends well with lots of flavors. We scoured the web for interesting combinations from the best bloggers, and are delighted to bring you 21 turmeric smoothie ideas to put you on the path to health and spicy vitality. 

To keep you satisfied and energized even longer, you can add flax meal, chia, nuts, avocados, hemp seeds or protein powder to just about any recipe.

Our goal is to provide you with the best products and recipes that make eating healthy, fun and easy. Stay cool through the summer heat with these awesome turmeric smoothie recipes!

Nectarine, Banana and Turmeric  Smoothie

Kick start your day with an easy, five-minute smoothie, loaded with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Not only do you get your daily intake of fruits, this recipe is also vegan and carries both calcium and protein from almond milk. For more benefits, add in some of our Golden Goddess Turmeric Chai Elixir.

To see this recipe, visit Tasty Mediterraneo.

Cantaloupe Turmeric Smoothie

Cantaloupe, grapes and Greek yogurt, are a few of the components of this wonderful drink. Add in the cantaloupe seeds to pack a punch of as much protein as regular soy milk.

Plus the additional vegetables can pump you up with their vitamins and minerals.  Try it with our Golden Goddess Turmeric Matrix or Turmeric Chai Elixir. Fruits and protein powered up with turmeric will give you long lasting energy.

To see this recipe, visit A New Life Wandering.

Cranberry Orange Turmeric Ginger Smoothie

You get the best of both worlds with this fruitful drink: Sweet and nutritious. The sweetness of grapes and oranges is married with the antioxidant power of turmeric and cranberries.  To bring out the earthy and delectable taste of the turmeric, a hint of fresh ground pepper is used to garnish the smoothie.  To add a little more sweetness and the power of raw cocoa, substitute the turmeric for a scoop of our Golden Goddess Turmeric Chocolate Elixir.

To see this recipe, visit Chef Teton: Essential Cuisine.

Summertime Starburst Turmeric Smoothie

While this enticing multilayered smoothie is super-healthy, it delivers a tangy sweetness that is reminiscent of Starburst candies.  With crisp fruits and all natural colors, this tri-colored smoothie is sure to be a hit.  For the first step of the smoothie, using organic turmeric powder will give a bright base for you to start with.

To see this recipe, visit Gringalicious.

Peach, Turmeric, and Ginger Smoothie

This smoothie uses a frozen banana instead of dairy to give you a smooth, creamy mouthfeel. And no ice cubes to dilute the flavor and keep your smoothie thick and undiluted.  

Freeze the fruits to beat the summer heat while also keeping fiber intact so that your body will love you even more! The tasty blend of fruits with the spice of ginger, perfectly accents the earthiness of turmeric.  If the smoothie isn’t sweet enough, substitute the turmeric for a scoop of Golden Goddess Turmeric Chai Elixir.  Already sweet enough? Use a super-premium organic turmeric powder or even a quarter teaspoon of more powerful Turmeric Matrix Tea.

To see this recipe, visit Green & Gin.

Anti-inflammatory Turmeric Smoothie

Pineapple is a key ingredient to this smoothie.  For years, pineapple has been known to have a compound called bromelain that decreases inflammation.  Add a sweet mango and earthy anti-inflammatory turmeric, and the result is a tasty, balanced smoothie ready to help you get through your day! For extra power, give it a go with our Golden Goddess Turmeric Matrix Tea or Turmeric Chai Elixir.

To see this recipe, visit Happy Healthy Mama.

Totally Awesome Turmeric Smoothie with Cinnamon and Spinach

The combination of spinach and cinnamon may sound a little odd.  But, adding in the smack-your-lips tang of pineapple as well as the creaminess of a banana and you’ll never doubt the combination again.  This smoothie is high in nutrients such as calcium, iron and of course, curcumin. If you want to mellow out the flavor as well as accent the pineapple and banana, use our Golden Goddess Turmeric Chai Elixir or Turmeric Matrix Tea.

To see this recipe, visit Superlife.

Papaya, Orange and Turmeric Smoothie

Who doesn’t love a simple recipe that only takes you a few minutes to prepare?  This smoothie was in response to a papaya challenge, so, the author took it one step further.  

Instead of just papaya, the author decided to combine the citrus flavor of oranges with the warmth of turmeric.  The fresh mint garnish allows you to sit back, relax, and enjoy the summer.  You can use Golden Goddess Turmeric Matrix Tea.

To see this recipe, visit At the Corner of Happy and Harried.

Cocoa Turmeric Peanut Butter Smoothie

Turmeric and cocoa will not only keep your mood up, but also will have your skin looking radiant. For all chocolate lovers out there, give this a try with our Golden Goddess Turmeric Chocolate Elixir. Be sure you don’t skip adding the coconut oil or peanut butter as the creamy fats help you absorb nutrients from this tasty smoothie.

To see this recipe, visit The Lotus Root.

Ginger, Carrot, Turmeric, and Grapefruit Juice

This is health in a cup that’ll pump you up for the day. While the recipe calls for fresh turmeric root, 1/4 teaspoon of Golden Goddess Turmeric Matrix Tea packs even more anti-inflammatory power to this colorful juice. Blend with 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt, for a great tasting smoothie. For more delight, mix it with our Golden Goddess Turmeric Chai Elixir or add a dash of an organic turmeric powder.

To see this recipe, visit In Sonnet’s Kitchen.

Turmeric Milkshake

Almond butter and cinnamon with the mighty spice turmeric! Not only is this a beautiful creamy texture, but it’s a beautiful golden yellow color of summer.If you want to avoid dairy while still getting calcium and healthy fats into your body, all while not losing the creaminess, then this is the recipe for you.  You’ve got to try this healthy take on a milkshake with either Golden Goddess Turmeric Chai or Turmeric Chocolate Elixir. Nothings better than adding some luscious chocolate to a creamy milkshake! 

To see this recipe, visit Nutrition Stripped.

Turmeric and Sweet Potato Smoothie

Sweet potato and turmeric are incredible superfoods filled with disease fighting benefits. If you add in some ripe oranges, the flavor is fantastic!

Not only is this smoothie creamy because of the potato, and sweet from the oranges, but the distinct flavor of turmeric is the icing on top.  You should definitely try this recipe with either our Turmeric Matrix Tea or organic turmeric powder.

To see this recipe, visit Very Breakfast.

Watermelon Turmeric Smoothie

Fresh ginger and turmeric make this watermelon smoothie recipe ridiculously healthy! Nutritionally, this fresh drink provides 57% daily value vitamin C and 35% daily value vitamin A.

Look for fresh turmeric in natural food stores, near its similar-looking relative, fresh ginger. Remove the skin with a vegetable peeler. You can swap 1 Tbsp. finely grated fresh for 1 tsp. dried and vice versa.

Adding the spice of ginger with the sweet of watermelon will make your mouth, well, water.  You can’t go wrong with adding a sprinkle of turmeric either. Combined with Golden Goddess Turmeric Matrix Tea, you will reap the benefits of summer joy and strength.

To see this recipe, visit Healthy Goods. (We recommend leaving out the honey)

Carrot, Apple, and Turmeric Smoothie

Carrots and apples are naturally sweet foods which means you won’t have to add any sweetener to this nutritious smoothie.  Adding in the freshness of coconut water is a must, not to mention the taste and abounding electrolytes.  To avoid sweetening the smoothie further, use Spice Pharm’s Turmeric Matrix Tea.  But if you are looking for a slightly sweeter treat, substitute the turmeric powder for Golden Goddess Turmeric Chai Elixir.  Trust me, you’ll love it!

To see this recipe, visit Seasonal Cravings.

Coffee Turmeric Smoothie

Many of us around the world start our day with a cuppa joe.  How about getting all the nutrition you need for your morning with that cup of coffee?  Adding oats, chia seeds and ginger give you fiber, omega-3 and the inflammation fighting power of ginger.  How about kicking it up a notch again?  Add in instant coffee and turmeric and you have a cool summer morning drink that will keep you going all day long!  Try this with any of our turmeric products because the combination with the coffee and creaminess of the cashews is mesmerizing on it’s own… or even better with Golden Goddess Turmeric Chai or Turmeric Chocolate Elixir.  

To see this recipe, visit The Almond Eater.

Goji, Orange, and Turmeric Smoothie

Indulge in energy with this immunity boosting smoothie. It includes nothing but delicious ingredients: Oranges, Goji berries, turmeric and ginger. All of these ingredients are high in vitamin C as well as dietary fiber that is necessary to keep you healthy and strong.  The summer can be rife with colds and allergies so making this smoothie for yourself is a great way to keep your immune system fighting.  If you want a more complex spiced taste to the smoothie, go for substituting the turmeric with our Golden Goddess Turmeric Chai Elixir.  If not, Turmeric Matrix Tea would be excellent in this healthy smoothie.  

To see this recipe, visit Coconut and Berries.

Spiced Oatmeal Smoothie

If you are having trouble finding fresh fruits that you like in your area, there are other ways to still get the nutrition and fibers you need for your day.  Oatmeal is a great way to get the fiber you need and instead of using sugar to sweeten your smoothie, a date is used instead.  Turmeric adds another flavor element when combined with nutmeg and cinnamon.  You’ll never want to put the drink down!  Try any of Spice Pharm’s Elixirs with this recipe.  However, our suggestion is to use either Golden Goddess Turmeric Chocolate or Turmeric Chai Elixir for a little flavor boost.

To see this recipe, visit The Chalkboard.

Turmeric Ginger Smoothie

This recipe offers a blend of almond milk, turmeric and a drizzle of Manuka honey for a healthy shake. Even if you aren’t a lover of chia seeds, you will want to add them to this mix.  The little crunch that they add mixes perfectly with the creaminess of the smoothie.  If you’re itching for more fun and flavor, add in our Golden Goddess Turmeric Matrix Tea or our Turmeric Chocolate Elixir into the mix.

To see this recipe, visit PaleoHacks.

Berry and Turmeric Smoothie

There’s nothing like a smoothie with whole berries as an invigorating drink for a tired body.  You can use mixed frozen berries that will wake you right up and rejuvenate your body right after a tough workout.  Adding in protein heavy foods such as Greek yogurt and almond milk, give back to your body.  What else happens after a workout? Inflammation of course!  Instead of diving into an ice bath, the turmeric in this drink helps your body reduce aches and pains so that you can go about your day.  Add in our Golden Goddess Turmeric Chai Elixir and voila — perfection.

To see this recipe, visit Food Recipes HQ.

Turmeric Pina Colada Smoothie

Who says eating healthy can’t be rewarding and delicious? With the fusion of turmeric, pineapple, and coconut milk, this smoothie is complete satisfaction in the form of a classic drink. You will be singing Escape and loving pina coladas more than you ever have before.  This vitamin C rich smoothie adds in turmeric to boost the anti-inflammatory properties.  We suggest that you try it with our Turmeric Matrix Tea for more rejuvenation.

To see this recipe, visit Quite Good Food.

Cinnamon Turmeric Iced Tea

While this one isn’t a smoothie, we couldn’t resist the combination of turmeric and cinnamon.  Create the tea following the directions first.  Then, once the tea has cooled off, blend it with about 1/2 cup ice as well as 1/2 cup of any of your favorite frozen fruits (to match with turmeric, berries or mango would be best). If you’re craving something cold and refreshing for the heat, then try this golden iced tea. Use Golden Goddess Turmeric Matrix Tea for a much more powerful anti-inflammatory experience.

To see this recipe, visit fooduzzi.

Here at Spice Pharm, we want you to experience all the benefits turmeric has to offer. Turmeric is the magical spice with the long list of healing abilities for the human body. It’s a tumor crusher, mood regenerator and more. Our Golden Goddess Turmeric Matrix Tea has loads of curcumin. On top of that, our Golden Goddess Turmeric Chai and Turmeric Chocolate Elixirs are flowing with zest and nutrition. When you stop by each of the recipes, don’t be a stranger and make sure to say hello to the authors that have dedicated themselves to giving you wonderful, powerful, and healthy turmeric packed smoothies.

Thinking back to when you were a kid, did you dye Easter eggs? I remember it as one of my favorite Springtime pastimes.

Dyeing eggs in Spring is a tradition going back thousands of years. Eggs are a symbol of new life, rebirth, fertility and wholeness. And it’s fun for kids and kids at heart.

I’m filing this post in “Food as Medicine,” as sometimes the best “medicine” is simply having fun. I had fun dying eggs using one of my favorite spices as a natural dye, as you’ll see in the video.

My assistant Rebecca took our Easter egg coloring experiment even further. After the video you can see the lovely colors she created using various foods as all-natural non-toxic dyes.

Plus, as your naturally dyed eggs are safe for eating, I’ve included a recipe for Sunshine Stuffed Eggs at the end — a delicious and healthy lemony/turmeric variation on deviled eggs!

Easter Egg Coloring: Synthetic Dyes vs. The Natural Way

How do most people dye eggs? If you’re anything like me, growing up you probably bought the kits. They came packed with bright colored tablets, and every tool you’d need, often even including designs to help you customize your eggs.

The steps were simple, get some eggs, drop the tablets in cold water and then dip the eggs in the water. Bam, bright neon colored eggs in seconds.

But what about what’s actually in those kits?

While these kits are for the most part safe, they’re filled with synthetic dyes. And just like most people would rather use natural dyes for everything from their food to their hair dye, Easter eggs shouldn’t be an exception.

So how do you dye eggs without these kits, and does it actually work as well as the traditional kits?

I think so …

Making the Natural Dye for Golden Turmeric Eggs

Gently boil together 2 tablespoons of turmeric powder with one tablespoon of vinegar and one cup of water.

For the deep red variation, omit the vinegar and add one tablespoon of baking soda.

What Else Can You Use as Natural Egg Dye?

Dyeing eggs naturally is a lot simpler than one might think. Ingredients such as turmeric, coffee, onions, and cabbage are all examples of foods that will work to dye eggs a great variety of colors.

Here are some foods that will easily dye eggs:

• Coffee: Brown on either color of eggs
• Spinach: White or brown eggs while producing a green color but the color of the egg will determine the shade of green made.
• Raspberries: White eggs create bright pink color and brown eggs create a burgundy.
• Beets: On white eggs, it will be a bright pink on brown eggs it’s a dark maroon.
• Red Cabbage: On white eggs, the color resembles a light blue and on brown eggs, it can be dark blue, sometimes with a tint of brown.
• Red Onion: On white eggs the color is a bright yellow and brown eggs create a dark orange.
• Yellow/White Onion: For those who want a type of design wrapping white eggs in onion skin works. Unfortunately, this doesn’t work as well on brown eggs or with colors besides the yellow from the onion skin.

Now while you may not be able to get a leopard print neon egg, you can still easily obtain rich deep colors that are arguably just as, if not more, beautiful. There are also different methods to get marbled patterns which are not much more complex than the kit version.

Looking at various articles[i] [ii][iii][iv], when it comes to the water to food ratio, the best rule I found is that the more food you put in the deeper the color, the less food used the softer the color would be.

Though some recipes called for large quantities of food ingredients, I found that you could easily eyeball it as the foods were soaking and add more as needed.

Steps/Ingredients for Natural Easter Egg Coloring:

What you will need:

• Water
• Eggs (white or brown)
• Vinegar (distilled white vinegar is best)
• Foods  to use as dye
• Bowls or containers

If following the patterned eggs steps, additionally you’ll need:

• Paper towels
• Rubber bands or twine
• A weight to keep eggs submerged

Step One

For perfect boiled eggs, place eggs in pan. Submerge in cold water. Slowly bring to a boil on medium heat. When they start to boil, cover the pan with a lid, turn the heat off and let them sit for at least 10 minutes.

Step Two

Prepare the the different foods by chopping up the root vegetables, measuring out spices, or separating leaves. I found that bigger is better for things like onion, cabbage, and spinach. Try to keep the leaves and skin as large as possible. For foods such as beets and raspberry, the size did not matter so much as the ratio to water.

Step Three

Place your chosen dye ingredient in the boiling water with the vinegar at a ratio of one tablespoon of vinegar per cup of water.  Let this boil for 10-15 minutes

Step Four

Use a spoon to scoop out some of the liquid to test the color.  After the water takes on the desired color, remove the water from the heat.  Pour your dye in a container deep enough for the eggs to be completely submerged and then gently place the eggs in the water.

Step Five

Place the eggs in the dye. For white eggs, you can leave them in briefly for pastel colors. For brighter colors, let them sit in the dye overnight. For the best results with brown eggs, leave them in the dye for at least 30 minutes or even better overnight.

Step Six

Once the eggs have been dyed, put them back into the egg carton to let them dry. As the eggs fully dry, they will change color — sometimes dramatically! For instance, eggs dyed with red cabbage appear  brownish when wet and blue when dry .

If plain colors aren’t your style and you want a little more flare, fear not. As mentioned before, dyeing eggs naturally doesn’t completely take away the possibility of getting patterned eggs.

Steps for Patterned Eggs

If you want marbled patterns, this is a simple variation on Easter egg coloring!

Step One

Get a pot and fill it with enough water to submerge the eggs completely. Set to high and boil. While you wait for the water to boil, peel as many red, yellow or white onions as you need. You won’t need the actual onion, just the skins.

Step Two

Wet as many uncooked eggs you are going to use with cold water and wrap the eggs in onion skin.  Red or yellow/white is fine. The trick here is that you want to cover the entire egg, making it as busy as possible. The more skins you have on the egg the more noticeable a design!

Keep in mind that if onions aren’t your cup of tea, try leaves and/or flowers. Both create a less busy pattern while still adding a pop of something besides just color.

Wrapped Eggs

Step Three

Once the eggs are wrapped in skin or whatever you’d like, wrap them in a paper towel. Try to make this as tight as possible without ripping. The towel acts a sealant to lock in all the designs and color. Secure with rubber bands or twine to keep the towel from unfolding.

Step Four

Place each egg in your pot with the boiling water and add vinegar.  Remember, one tablespoon vinegar per cup of water. This is going to need to sit on medium high heat for about 20-30 minutes. If the eggs are already cooked, reduce the heat to medium.

Step Five

Patterned Eggs

Next, you’re going to need a weight to keep the eggs from floating. This can be a lid that is smaller than the pot being used, a metal strainer, etc.; just anything that will hold the eggs down without cracking them or melting.

Step Six

Once the 30 minute mark has passed, take the eggs out and let them cool on a plate or strainer until the towel is cool enough to handle.  This takes about 10-15 minutes. After this, unwrap the egg, removing all skins and petals, then let it dry the same way as if the eggs had just been colored.

The Finished Product: Enjoy Making Them and Eating Them!

A final note on patterned eggs.  Using the dye water described in the first recipe in exchange for regular water will not color the eggs. My guess is that the colors aren’t strong enough to get through the thickness of the towel. However, using a lighter material for a towel, such as cheesecloth, or letting the eggs sit for a longer period in the water may yield a different result.

Similarly, this pattern method really shows the best results on white eggs; brown eggs do show a slight pattern, but not much compared to their white counterparts.

Lastly, like kit dyed eggs, eggs dyed naturally will loose their color if they are left in the sun for too long. However, unlike kit dyed eggs, naturally dyed eggs are completely safe to eat as long as they’ve been hard boiled first (though they may taste slightly like the food they were dyed with).

Just look at how gorgeous these eggs are!  With natural dyes, you can have fun Easter egg coloring AND feel good about eating them.  

So next up is a recipe for Sunshine Stuffed Eggs using the bright flavors and colors of lemon and turmeric.

Why Eat Eggs (Especially the Yolk?)

The following recipe for Sunshine Stuffed Eggs  includes the yolks, as contrary to some common thinking, the yolk is the healthiest part of an egg.

Throwing out the yolk and just eating mostly egg whites may makes sense if you’re trying to limit fat intake, or reduce calories, but do NOT be afraid of eating egg yolks from organic free-range eggs.

They’re the most nutrient dense, antioxidant-rich, vitamin and mineral loaded portion of the egg.

Yolks contain B-vitamins, trace minerals, folate, choline, lutein, EVERY one of the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K…. as well as ALL of the essential fatty acids (EFAs).

And if you’re concerned about the cholesterol, don’t be.

It has recently been PROVEN that the cholesterol in the diet doesn’t really raise the cholesterol in blood.  In fact, whole eggs have been shown through university research to raise the GOOD cholesterol and therefore, they are NOT associated with increased risk of heart disease.

Adding turmeric and lemon juice add nutritional goodness to your eggs.

So enjoy a time-honored tradition of coloring and eating eggs this Easter!

Sunshine Stuffed Eggs

The bright colors and flavors of lemon and turmeric add a sunny twist to deviled eggs!

Makes 24 egg halves

• 12 hard cooked eggs, peeled
• 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 tablespoons chopped green scallion
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped Kalamata olives

Garnishes:

• slices of Kalamata olives
• Italian flat-leaf parsley

Directions:

1. Zest and juice the lemon.
2. Slice the cooked eggs in half, lay whites on a plate and put yolks in a large mixing bowl.
3. Break the yolks up with a fork. Add mayo, mustard, olive oil, turmeric, lemon zest and juice. Mix well to combine in a smooth consistency. Stir in scallions and olives.
4. Stuff the whites with the filling mixture.
5. Garnish each filled half-egg with olive slices and leaves of parsley. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Serving suggestions: Place eggs in a nest of parsley, or nestled on a platter rimmed with sprigs of fresh rosemary or basil.

Footnotes:

[i] http://www.seriouseats.com/2010/04/how-to-dye-easter-eggs-naturally-without-a-box-onion-skins-beets-cabbage.html

[ii] http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-onionskin-easter-e-81574

[iii] http://www.seriouseats.com/2010/04/how-to-dye-easter-eggs-naturally-without-a-box-onion-skins-beets-cabbage.html

[iv] http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2014/04/03/how-to-dye-easter-eggs-naturally/