Georgia Gold™-en Sunrise Smoothie

I’ll be honest: when Ed and Diane - the founders and owners of American Turmeric Company - gave me my first jar of their Georgia Gold™ Fermented Probiotic Turmeric Purée, I was skeptical.  Its flavor is so unique and specific that I had no idea what to do with it, quite frankly.  But it was the quality of the ingredients, and the probiotic benefit of fermentation, that kept me curious.  

Soon, I began testing recipes with it, and overtime it began to grow on me so much so that I now enthusiastically proclaim it as my favorite Georgia Gold™ product!  

​As I continued to study its qualities, it seemed to crave sweetness as well as creaminess, so the first recipe I tested it for was a simple banana and orange juice smoothie that could be made with ingredients that most people have on-hand in their kitchen.  Adding a splash of coconut rounds everything out nicely - it tamps down the bright acidity of the orange juice and elevates the flavor of the turmeric.  For a shot of protein to balance out the fruit sugars, I add a tablespoon or two of hemp seeds.  Just add a handful of baby spinach if you’d like to squeeze in a serving of greens - aside from the shift in color, you won’t even know it's there.  It all comes together to create a super delicious and unbelievably healthy smoothie that your body - and the whole family - will love.  

​​Georgia Gold™-en Sunrise Smoothie:
creates 2 servings

3 frozen bananas
1 ½ cups orange juice
2 tbsp Georgia Gold™ fermented turmeric purée
2 tbsp hemp seeds
​1 splash coconut milk
optional add-ins: 1 handful of baby spinach or greens of choice
 
Add all ingredients to a blender, and purée until smooth.  Enjoy!