This Anti-inflammatory Green Smoothie is not your average green smoothie! It’s packed with ingredients like berries and turmeric that may counteract inflammation in the body, making it a perfect post-workout choice. Chronic inflammation is also a major contributor to most chronic diseases, so this smoothie is wonderful any time of the day. Did I mention it’s also delicious?

Anti-inflammatory Ingredients
Berries
Berries like blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries are one of the top anti-inflammatory foods you can eat. They contain polyphenols, specifically anthocyanins, that have anti-inflammatory effects. Eating more berries can lead to lower risk of diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s.
Chia Seeds
These tiny but might seeds contain omega-3 essential fatty acids as well as antioxidants that help fight inflammation. Just 1-2 tablespoons per day can help you meet your ALA fatty acid needs.
Turmeric and Black Pepper
Turmeric is a spice with a long history as a medicinal food. It contains curcumin, a potent anti-inflammatory. Curcumin is linked to everything from accelerating exercise recovery to improving anxiety, metabolic syndrome, and arthritis. You’re probably wondering why the heck this recipe contains black pepper! Just a pinch of black pepper can increase the bioavailability of curcumin by as much as 2,000%! You won’t even taste it, I promise.
Spinach
It wouldn’t be a green smoothie without some leafy greens. Dark leafy greens like spinach can help lower inflammation. Because spinach has a milder flavor compared to other dark leafy greens like kale, it goes almost undetected in this smoothie.
Anti-inflammatory Green Smoothie Recipe
Blend up this yummy anti-inflammatory green smoothie for breakfast, to refuel post-workout, or for a snack anytime.
Yield: 1 | Author: Kayli Anderson MS RDN

Anti-inflammatory Green Smoothie
Packed with berries, greens, omega-3 fats, and powerful turmeric, this anti-inflammatory smoothie is food as medicine in a glass. The pinch of black pepper boosts the anti-inflammatory benefits of turmeric by 2,000%!
Prep time: 5 Min | Total time: 5 Min
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries
- 1 banana
- ½ cup baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1-2 cups soy milk (or other plant-based milk)
- 1/2 tsp. fresh ginger
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender, and blend until smooth.
- Adjust liquid for desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts
Calories238.55
Fat (grams)9.66 g
Sat. Fat (grams)0.97 g
Carbs (grams)37.19 g
Fiber (grams)11 g
Net carbs26.22 g
Sugar (grams)24.84 g
Protein (grams)6.44 g
Sodium (milligrams)35.07 mg
Cholesterol (grams)0 mg
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