Home > Beverages > Golden Milk Smoothie Golden Milk Smoothie April 17, 2022 | 2 Comments SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Jump to Recipe This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. This Golden Milk Smoothie is the perfect cold, thick, and refreshing beverage — great for a filling and protein-packed breakfast, snack, or even a healthy dessert! This smoothie is perfect for when the cravings for a hot cup of Golden Milk strike but it’s too warm outside! Try some of our other favorite shakes/smoothies like this Chai Smoothie, four-ingredient Blueberry Smoothie, or Chocolate Protein Shake. A Creamy Golden Milk Smoothie This smoothie is a dream come true! It’s full of rich flavor, super thick, very creamy, and incredibly filling. Unlike other smoothies, it keeps you full for hours because it’s packed with protein and healthy fats. Plus, it has great health benefits. If you’re new to golden milk, also called turmeric milk, it’s an Indian drink that has become popular in the West. This drink has healthy ingredients and warming spices. Try our Golden Milk Smoothie! It’s full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory goodness that help with digestion, detox, pain relief, and even heart health. Enjoy the rich taste of a golden milk latte while getting all these health benefits! Golden Milk Smoothie Ingredients Milk: Any milk works, but I prefer plant-based milk in this Golden Milk Smoothie. Cashews: I love dry roasted cashews best — more flavor without any extra effort. Frozen banana: The banana sweetens and thickens the smoothie beautifully. It also ensures that it’s filling! Make sure to freeze a fully ripe banana or grab already frozen ripe bananas! Vanilla & Salt: Vanilla and a tiny pinch of salt add flavor and richness. Why salt? It helps intensify and balance all the ingredients in this smoothie — a little goes a long way! Spices: Turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg give the smoothie its classic “Golden Milk” flavor. Honey: Honey ties all the flavors together and sweetens the smoothie perfectly, making it taste like a true Golden Milk Milkshake. It’s definitely not the same without it! Ice: The ice gives you a super cold and thick Golden Milk Smoothie. QUICK TIP If you’d like, you can add a little ground cinnamon on top of this Golden Turmeric Smoothie. You can also sprinkle on some chia seeds, hemp hearts, or even coconut for extra flavor and health benefits. For a bit of sweetness, you might add a drizzle of honey. VARIATIONS Fun Variation Ideas Make a Golden Milk Smoothie Bowl by using slightly less milk (1/2 to 3/4 cup) and 1 full cup of ice. Pour the smoothie into a large bowl. Top with a thinly sliced banana, a drizzle of nut butter and honey, and some chia seeds or hemp hearts. Prepare a Protein Golden Milk Smoothie by adding a scoop of your favorite vanilla protein powder. If the protein powder is sweetened, you may not need the honey. Make a Pumpkin Golden Milk Smoothie by adding 3 tablespoons of canned pumpkin puree to this smoothie. How To Make A Golden Milk Smoothie This recipe is quick and easy to make, but you’ll need a good, strong blender (like a Blendtec or Vitamix) to blend the cashews without soaking them first. Measure: It’s tempting to just guess the amounts for a smoothie and toss everything in, but I recommend measuring the ingredients the first few times. This helps you get the amounts right. Otherwise, if you just throw random amounts into the blender, you might end up with too much smoothie or a taste that isn’t good. Blend: After blending this Golden Milk Smoothie, give it a quick stir to make sure everything is mixed well and smooth. If there are any chunks, blend it again. (But don’t over-blend, or the smoothie won’t be as thick!) STORAGE This creamy Golden Milk Smoothie is best enjoyed right after blending. It doesn’t sit, store, or re-freeze well. If you won’t finish the whole smoothie in one sitting, I recommend halving the recipe! More Filling Breakfast Recipes Cauliflower Smoothie yes — veggies in a smoothie (don’t knock it til you try it!) Breakfast Toast with bananas, blueberries, and honey Peanut Butter Overnight Oats with Greek yogurt Chocolate Chip Pancakes with buttermilk Avocado Toast with a bunch of ideas FOLLOW ALONG! Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates, recipes and content. Golden Milk Smoothie 5 from 3 votes - Review this recipe This Golden Milk Smoothie is the perfect cold, thick, and refreshing beverage -- great for a filling and protein-packed breakfast, snack, or even a healthy dessert! This smoothie is the perfect solution for when the cravings for a hot cup of Golden Milk strike, but it's too warm outside! SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe Golden Milk Smoothie 5 from 3 votes - Review this recipe SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe This Golden Milk Smoothie is the perfect cold, thick, and refreshing beverage -- great for a filling and protein-packed breakfast, snack, or even a healthy dessert! This smoothie is the perfect solution for when the cravings for a hot cup of Golden Milk strike, but it's too warm outside! Course beverage, Breakfast, Drinks Cuisine Asian, Healthy, Vegetarian Keyword golden milk smoothie Prep Time 10 minutes minutes Total Time 10 minutes minutes Servings 2 smoothies Chelsea Lords Calories 252kcal Author Chelsea Lords Cost $3.87 EquipmentHigh powered blender (Note 1) Ingredients▢ 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or any milk of choice)▢ 1/4 cup cashews (Note 2)▢ 1 cup frozen banana coins (Note 3)▢ 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract▢ 1/2 teaspoon each: ground turmeric, ground cinnamon▢ 1/8 teaspoon each: ground ginger, ground nutmeg▢ Very tiny pinch of fine sea salt▢ 1 tablespoon honey (Note 4)▢ 8-10 large ice cubes (~1 cup)▢ Optional: chia seeds for toppingUS - Metric USMetric InstructionsBLEND: Combine cashews and almond milk in a high-powered blender. Process until smooth, about 60-90 seconds.BLEND AGAIN: Add remaining ingredients and blend again until completely smooth, about 60-90 seconds. Make sure the honey hasn't pooled at the bottom.ENJOY: Before transferring from blender to glass, give it a quick stir to make sure everything is integrated and smooth. If you’ve got any chunks, blend it again. (And on the flip side, don’t over-blend or the smoothie won’t be as thick!) Pour into glass(es) and if desired, add an extra sprinkle of cinnamon and/or chia seed on top (optional). Enjoy promptly; this smoothie is best enjoyed right after being blended. Recipe NotesNote 1: Blender: You'll need a good, powerful blender (think Blendtec® or Vitamix®) to break down the cashews without soaking them first. If you don't have a powerful blender, I recommend soaking the cashews first (check out this Cashew Ice Cream recipe for three ways to soak cashews). Note 2: Cashews: We love dry roasted cashews best — more flavor without any extra effort on your part. Note 3: Frozen banana: The banana sweetens and thickens the smoothie beautifully. It also ensures the smoothie is filling! Make sure to freeze a fully ripe banana or use already frozen ripe bananas! Note 4: Honey: The honey pulls everything together and perfectly sweetens the smoothie. The smoothie is definitely lacking without it! Nutrition FactsServing: 1serving | Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 40.5g | Protein: 5.2g | Fat: 9.5g | Sodium: 96.7mg | Fiber: 3.5g | Sugar: 23.6g We do our best to provide accurate nutritional analysis for our recipes. Our nutritional data is calculated using a third-party algorithm and may vary, based on individual cooking styles, measurements, and ingredient sizes. Please use this information for comparison purposes and consult a health professional for nutrition guidance as needed. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? I love hearing from you when you've made one of my recipes! Tag me on Instagram at @ChelseasMessyApron or leave me a comment below.
