This coconut turmeric smoothie is a great way to start your day. We are going to blend coconut milk with turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, and vanilla. The final result is a very creamy, refreshing drink that is great for your health.
Turmeric is known for it health benefits. It is a great antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, improves brain function, lowers heart disease, can help prevent cancer (and maybe even treat it), can help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, is great for your joints and can even help with depression. All in all, turmeric is a super food that helps your body from aging badly.
Ginger is great for digestion and nausea, it might help aid in weight loss, it may improve brain function and helo with Alzheimer’s disease, it significantly lowers blood glucose and can help lower cholesterol. Another super food.
Cinnamon is also very beneficial for your body. It also lowers blood sugar, is an anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, lowers blood pressure, aids with digestion and may improve gut health.
Combine all of these three together and you have a super smoothie for your body. This smoothie is also vegan and keto friendly. Win, win, win.
Coconut Turmeric Smoothie
1 can unsweetened coconut milk – 13.3 oz or 402 ml of coconut milk
1/2 cup ice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Pinch of black pepper
2 tablespoons sweetener of choice
1 teaspoon of fresh lime or lemon juice
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until creamy.
Serve and enjoy!
Calories 99.406 kcal, Fat, Total 7.745 g, Saturated Fat 6.844 g, Sugar, Total 0.593 g, Total Carbohydrate 7.440 g, Dietary Fiber 2.26 g, Protein 0.330 g, Cholesterol 0.000 mg, Trans Fatty Acid 0.001 g, Sodium 20.455 mg,
