Just because winter is rolling in, doesn’t mean you have to drop those refreshing smoothies. Winterize your smoothie arsenal with this Butternut Squash Turmeric Smoothie!
This powerhouse uses seasonal ingredients like the butternut squash and spices like ginger and turmeric. Ginger adds a great heat to the smoothie, which is perfect in the cooler weather. Ginger can also stimulate powerful health benefits in the body. This dynamic spice has been shown to decrease inflammation, swelling, pain, nausea, and vomiting through its anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It adds a wonderful flavor that is both sweet and spicy.
Turmeric on the other hand has been studied as a powerful antioxidant. It gives this smoothie a beautiful yellow color. Turmeric has been shown to fight infections and some cancers, reduce inflammation, and treat digestive problems.
Butternut squash is a fantastic source of vitamin A and vitamin C to keep you healthy throughout that flu season! It also contains many antioxidants. So, between the ginger, turmeric, and butternut squash, you’re pretty much equipped with all the superpowers you’ll ever need.
To make this baby, peel, chop and boil the butternut squash until tender. This should take about 20 minutes. Next, add the squash, banana, mango, ginger, turmeric, and nut milk into a blender and blend! Pour and enjoy as a breakfast on the go or as a refreshing reboot throughout the day.
Have you ever tried squash in your smoothie? What are your favorite winter spices? Drop us a line and let us know what you think below!
- 1/2 cup cooked butternut squash
- small banana
- 3/4 cup chopped mango
- 1 " piece fresh ginger peel skin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 cup unsweetened nut milk
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Blend and enjoy!
*Peel, chop and boil until tender (~20min)
Laurie Sax
March 25, 2018 at 1:24 am (2 years ago)I made this and it was very delicious! Loved the ginger kick. I followed the recipe except I used 1% cows milk since that’s what I had on hand.
Wendy
March 26, 2018 at 7:10 pm (2 years ago)Perfect! Glad you made modifications that worked for you!
Ann
June 4, 2018 at 9:47 am (2 years ago)I would really love to try this but I can’t find butternut squash to buy around me. What can I use as a substitute?
Wendy
June 4, 2018 at 1:45 pm (2 years ago)Hey! You can also use boiled sweet potatoes (no skin!)
Ann
June 5, 2018 at 9:12 am (2 years ago)Thank you Wendy for the suggestion 🙂
Joanne
November 21, 2018 at 7:47 am (1 year ago)I have spaghetti squash. Would this be an acceptable substitute?
Wendy
November 27, 2018 at 11:13 pm (1 year ago)no! it’s not as creamy as butternut and the texture would be off
Wendy
November 27, 2018 at 11:14 pm (1 year ago)no! it’s not as creamy as butternut and the texture would be off. you could however, use sweet potato or kabocha squash. zucchini works too!
MTK
June 12, 2019 at 6:23 pm (10 months ago)What is the nutritional value of the Butternut Squash Immune Boosting Smoothie?
Wendy
July 2, 2019 at 2:16 pm (9 months ago)Hi! We don’t list calories and nutrient breakdowns for a number of reasons, which we get into in this episode (https://foodheavenmadeeasy.com/should-you-count-calories/) We aim for balance and flavor with our recipes, and don’t promote tracking nutrients. It’s also really hard to get accurate calculations unless you’re using professional software. xo
Jasmine
August 23, 2019 at 11:22 am (8 months ago)Love this recipe. I didn’t have squash on hand so I substituted sweet potatoes. I also added some cauliflower I had in the freezer to get an extra veggie serving in. Thank you for sharing!
Wendy
August 28, 2019 at 3:32 pm (7 months ago)Glad you enjoyed! xo
Maryann
September 10, 2019 at 11:50 pm (7 months ago)This is so delicious. I’m having it every day. It really keeps me full. I add some collagen protein to it and know I’m doing my body good. Thank you for this recipe
Wendy
September 12, 2019 at 2:25 pm (7 months ago)Glad you enjoyed it! It’s so comforting for the fall