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    Home » Recipes » Drinks

    Green Kitchen Stories' Turmeric Tonic

    Published: Jun 16, 2016 · Modified: Apr 26, 2019 by Kate Hackworthy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    This turmeric tonic, from David and Luisa of Green Kitchen Stories' new book, Green Kitchen Smoothies, is a soothing and sweet drink based on an Indian Ayurvedic home remedy. #smoothie #immuneboosting #turmeric #turmericsmoothie #coldremedies

    This turmeric tonic, from David and Luisa of Green Kitchen Stories' new book, Green Kitchen Smoothies, is a soothing and sweet drink based on an Indian Ayurvedic home remedy.

    Vintage bottle of drink.

    Turmeric Drink

    Turmeric and ginger have been used within Ayurvedic medicine and cooking for thousands of years and warm turmeric milk, ‘haldi ka doodh’, is still a popular home remedy in India.

    Apart from its health benefits, turmeric makes a very soothing drink. It has a touch of sweetness from honey and a kick from turmeric and ginger.

    I love having warm turmeric milk when I'm feeling under the weather.

    Ginger Turmeric Tonic

    This turmeric tonic is good served both warm and cold. Be advised, though, turmeric is an acquired taste so start with a little less if you are not used to its flavour.

    Be sure to add the black pepper – it increases the bioavailability of curcumin, the active component of turmeric.

    I start every morning with a smoothie, but I will fully admit that I can get into my morning-zombie rut of making the same ones over and over again. I usually opt for spinach, spirulina, banana!

    However, this beautifully-photographed book, Green Kitchen Smoothies by David Frenkiel & Luise Vindahl has completely inspired me to vary my smoothies. 

    There are lovely recipes including:

    Acai Bowl packed with oat milk
    Banana and berries
    Mocha Morning Buzz

    Collage of cookbook pictures.

    Green Kitchen Smoothies

    The book has smoothies for every occasion, from breakfast and showstoppers to post-exercise drinks, quick smoothies and even desserts.

    It isn't just smoothies, but also has amazing recipes for other recipes. There are nut milks, juices and snacks like nut pulp crackers, which is a really great way to reduce food waste! 

    You'll need a high-speed blender to really make the most of the recipes and to make it easier. However, they give lots of practical advice and tips, including ingredients to keep on hand and ways to tweak the smoothies so they're just how you like them.

    They have a section of 'Showstoppers' that are pretty special: Peanut Butter & Jam Milkshake, breakfast Kefir Bircher with Middle-Eastern Citrus Salad or an indulgent Mango ; Chia Parfait.

    Green Kitchen Smoothies' aim is to 'inspire you to incorporate more liquid blends into your weekly or monthly routine and help you feel energised from the inside and out'.

    Turmeric Recipes

    Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower
    Turmeric Mango Lassi
    Red Lentil Daal
    Turmeric Baked Beans

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    Leave a comment and star rating below and share a picture with the hashtag #veggiedesserts. I love seeing your recreations of my vegetarian and vegan recipes and cakes.

    Thanks for checking out this turmeric tonic recipe! I love hearing from my readers. You all allow me to do what I love and write this UK food blog, sharing vegetarian and vegan recipes, vegetable cake recipes, vegan cake and also easy vegan desserts.
    Kate x

    Recipe from GREEN KITCHEN SMOOTHIES: Healthy and colourful smoothies for every day by David Frenkiel & Luise Vindahl (Hardie Grant, £15.00)

    Disclosure: I was sent a book to review. All opinions are my own. The recipe and photo for Green Kitchen Stories' Turmeric Tonic are reprinted by permission. 

    Vintage bottle of drink.

    Green Kitchen Stories' Turmeric Tonic

    Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
    A soothing and nourishing Turmeric Tonic - a comforting drink full of health benefits. 
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Soaking time 12 hrs
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Drink
    Cuisine American, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Servings 4
    Calories 139 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 cup (150g) mixed raw almonds and cashews
    • 4 teaspoons grated fresh turmeric (or 2 teaspoons ground turmeric)
    • 2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (or 1–2 teaspoons ground ginger)
    • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 4 cups (1¾ pints) filtered water
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • pinch black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Place the nuts in a bowl, cover with filtered water and soak for 12 hours (in the morning or overnight)
    • Drain and rinse the nuts, discarding the soaking water. 
    • Add them to a blender along with the rest of the ingredients. Blend on a high speed until completely smooth. 
    • Taste and adjust the spiciness and sweetness to your liking by adding more ginger and/or maple syrup
    • Strain the turmeric milk through a nut milk bag or a piece of cheesecloth or a fine-mesh sieve and store in the fridge in a large glass carafe with a lid/stopper
    • The tonic can keep for a few days in the fridge, if sealed.
    • Serve cold or gently warmed up. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSodium: 147mgPotassium: 199mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 1.5mg

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

    Tried this recipe?Mention @kateveggiedesserts or tag #veggiedesserts! I love seeing your recreations.

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    Comments

    1. cara-jane Hunter

      July 30, 2018 at 9:04 am

      5 stars
      I love their website and first book. I made this with honey and it was great for my sore throat!

      Reply
    2. claire woods

      January 12, 2018 at 11:26 am

      5 stars
      Nice recipe. Thanks. I used maple syrup instead of honey as I'm vegan.

      Reply
    3. Dawn Hull

      August 20, 2017 at 1:21 pm

      5 stars
      Really nice. A little strong, but good for my cold!

      Reply
    4. Maisy

      July 20, 2017 at 8:35 pm

      5 stars
      This was so good! Thanks for the recipe. I may need to buy the book 🙂

      Reply
    5. Sheena Reader

      July 20, 2016 at 1:44 pm

      5 stars
      I usually go for a mixed berry smoothie, But I was feeling ill and tried this. So good!

      Reply
      • Bill

        September 20, 2022 at 1:54 pm

        Do you have to peel the fresh turmeric???

        Reply
        • Kate Hackworthy

          September 20, 2022 at 3:12 pm

          Hi, yes you'll need to peel it first.

          Reply
    6. elizabeth ferguson

      July 20, 2016 at 7:49 am

      A few years ago we took up gardening, so my favourite smoothies, are the ones that we use our own produce in - strawberries are lovely from the plants we got from 'free cycle' which are just coming into their own now xx

      Reply
    7. Mary H

      July 19, 2016 at 10:50 am

      Oooh so many delicious smoothies to choose from. I love a mix of kale, pear, apple watermelon and strawberry. I grind up some linseeds too to make it super healthy.

      Reply
    8. Stephanie Tsang

      June 20, 2016 at 9:52 pm

      My favourite smoothie is mango, banana, strawberry and lots of blueberries.

      Reply
    9. Lauren Tourle

      June 17, 2016 at 12:42 pm

      I love the green smoothie my partner makes, its very citrusy as it takes away the flavour of some of the less tasty veggies in it. it has spinach, limes, lemons, raddishs, plums, courgette, peppers, blueberries and apples in it 🙂

      Reply

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