Manuka Golden Oat Smoothie with Turmeric & Ginger

Name: Manuka Golden Oat Smoothie with Turmeric & Ginger
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats (soaked in 60ml warm water for 5–10 minutes if preferred for extra creaminess); 1 medium banana (ripe, frozen if you want a thicker, colder texture); 300 ml oat milk (barista or original — use plant milk of choice); 120 g natural yoghurt (Greek-style or plant-based oat yoghurt for creaminess); 2 tbsp Manuka honey (UMF 15+ recommended; adjust to taste); 1 tsp ground turmeric (or 1½ tsp freshly grated turmeric root); 1 cm fresh ginger (peeled and grated (about ¼–½ tsp); reduce if you prefer milder spice); 1 tsp ground cinnamon (plus extra for dusting); 1 tbsp chia seeds (for texture and omega-3s); 6 ice cubes ice (optional — omit if using frozen banana)

A creamy, anti-inflammatory breakfast smoothie sweetened with New Zealand Manuka honey

A trendy golden smoothie combining oats, turmeric, ginger and creamy oat yoghurt, gently sweetened with UMF-rated Manuka honey. Packed with fibre, protein and warming spices — great for mornings or post-workout recovery.

Lisa

May 26, 20260 comments

Timing

Cook Time: PT0M

Prep Time: PT10M

Total Time: PT10M

Active Time: PT10M

Ingredients

cup

rolled oats

(Notes: soaked in 60ml warm water for 5–10 minutes if preferred for extra creaminess)

medium

banana

(Notes: ripe, frozen if you want a thicker, colder texture)

300

oat milk

(Notes: barista or original — use plant milk of choice)

120

natural yoghurt

(Notes: Greek-style or plant-based oat yoghurt for creaminess)

tbsp

Manuka honey

(Notes: UMF 15+ recommended; adjust to taste)

tsp

ground turmeric

(Notes: or 1½ tsp freshly grated turmeric root)

fresh ginger

(Notes: peeled and grated (about ¼–½ tsp); reduce if you prefer milder spice)

tsp

ground cinnamon

(Notes: plus extra for dusting)

tbsp

chia seeds

(Notes: for texture and omega-3s)

ice cubes

ice

(Notes: optional — omit if using frozen banana)

Instructions

Step 1

If using fresh turmeric and ginger, peel and finely grate them. If using ground turmeric, measure it out. If your oats are hard, stir them in warm water for 5–10 minutes before blending.

Tip: Use gloves when handling fresh turmeric to avoid staining hands; a microplane grater works best.

Timing: PT5M

Step 2

Add the banana, soaked or dry rolled oats, oat milk, yoghurt, grated turmeric and ginger (or ground turmeric), cinnamon and chia seeds to a high-speed blender.

Tip: Layer liquids first, then soft ingredients and finally the oats and chia for easier blending.

Step 3

Add the Manuka honey and ice cubes (if using). Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy, about 60 seconds depending on blender strength.

Tip: Start with one tablespoon of Manuka honey and add more after tasting — UMF Manuka can be potent so adjust to preference.

Timing: PT1M

Step 4

Taste and adjust: add a squeeze of lemon for brightness, extra oat milk to loosen, or another ½–1 tbsp Manuka honey if you like it sweeter. Give a quick 10–15 second re-blend if you add anything.

Tip: A touch of black pepper (a pinch) can enhance curcumin absorption from turmeric.

Timing: PT15S

Step 5

Divide between two glasses. Drizzle a little extra Manuka honey on top and dust with cinnamon. Serve immediately.

Tip: Garnish with a thin slice of banana or sprinkle extra chia for crunch.