Tropical Turmeric Smoothie

Ingredients

• 1 cup coconut milk or other plant-based milk (unsweetened)
• 1/2 medium banana, (fresh or frozen)
• 1/2 cup mango chunks, (fresh or frozen)
• 1/2 tsp each ground turmeric ginger, cinnamon and cardamom
• 1 tsp maple syrup OR honey (unless vegan) (only if your fruit is not fully ripe and naturally sweet)
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp hemp hearts
• dash black pepper (freshly cracked)
• 3 ice cubes

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine a ripe banana, plant-based milk of your choice, mango chunks, spices, and chia and hemp hearts in a blender.

2. 2

   Blend until smooth.

3. 3

   Taste and see if you need sweetener or not. If the fruit is very ripe, you won't need anything extra.

4. 4

   Add a sprinkle of black pepper to help enhance the anti-inflammatory effects of the curcumin in the turmeric.