Immune Boosting Smoothie (Tastes Like a Tropical Vacation!)

This tropical, immune boosting smoothie, made with orange, ginger, turmeric, and light coconut milk, is incredibly delicious! Itโ€™s creamy, refreshing, and loaded with vitamin C and anti-inflammatory ingredients.

Two mason jars with lids and straws filled with an orange tropical smoothie.

Why You’ll Love This Immune Boosting Smoothie


  • IT TASTES LIKE VACATION IN A GLASS – Creamy coconut milk + sweet mango + zingy ginger = the perfect blend of cozy and refreshing beachy vibes.
  • PACKED WITH IMMUNE SUPPORTING GOODNESS – No weird ingredientsโ€”just real, whole foods like orange, pineapple, and turmeric that support your body to stay healthy & strong.
  • QUICK & EASY– Throw it all in a blender and go. No added sugar. Just feel-good ingredients and that oh-so-satisfying sip sip ahhh moment.

Can You Really Boost Your Immune System?

Hereโ€™s the deal: You canโ€™t โ€œsuperchargeโ€ your immune system overnight with a single food or supplement, despite what catchy headlines or social media trends might say.

As a registered dietitian, I like to set the record straight: A truly “boosted” immune system would be a problem (think autoimmune flares-been there, done that, allergies, or chronic inflammation).

What we want is a balanced, well-regulated immune systemโ€”one that knows when to turn on and when to calm down.

So what can you do?

You can support your immune system with daily habits and nutrient-dense foods that help it function optimally. Thatโ€™s where smoothies like this one come in.

Ingredients to Support Your Immune System

  • ๐ŸŠ Orange. Rich in vitamin C, which helps stimulate white blood cell production and acts as a powerful antioxidant to protect your cells.
  • ๐Ÿ Pineapple. Another vitamin C superstar!
  • ๐Ÿฅญ Mango + Strawberry. Naturally sweet, rich in antioxidants, and full of phytonutrients that support overall wellness.
  • ๐ŸŒฑ Fresh Ginger & Turmeric. The OG spices for fighting inflammation and reducing oxidative stress.
Glass filled with an orange tropical immune boosting smoothie and a gray and white straw.

How to Make It-So Darn Easy!

Toss all the ingredients into your blender and blend until smooth and creamy. I typically make this immune boosting smoothie with a frozen tropical fruit blend. If you make it with fresh fruit, you’ll probably want to add some ice. And, take a look at my favorite add-ins below:

dietitian love notes!

Immune Boosting Smoothie Nutrition

Close up photo of an immune boosting smoothie on a colorful orange and pink background.

Tropical Immune Boosting Smoothie

Optimize your immune system with this nourishing and delicious blend of tropical fruits, pineapple juice, orange, and light coconut milk.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 large {meal} serving or 2 small servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup light coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 cup tropical blend fruit, frozen or fresh-banana, mango, strawberry, and pineapple
  • 1 orange, skin & seeds removed, and cut in to chunks
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
  • Ice, if not using frozen fruit
  • Optional, protein powder

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender on high-speed.
  • If not using a frozen tropical fruit blend, Add ice to achieve your desired level of frostiness and blend until all ingredients are well combined.

Notes

Ingredient Swaps
  • Use your favorite seasonal oranges. I love this with Cara Cara oranges in the winter, and Valencia oranges in the summer.
  • If you can’t find a frozen tropical fruit blend (mango, pineapple, strawberry, banana) at the grocery store, use any combination of fresh or frozen fruit.
  • Not a coconut fan? Swap the coconut milk with any milk or plant-based milk.
  • Protein powder is optional. You can make this with Noosh almond protein (one of my favorites), whey protein, egg white protein, or any other favorite plain or vanilla protein powder.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 706mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 318IU | Vitamin C: 166mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 2mg
EA Stewart, RD | Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Course Breakfast, Smoothie, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword vegan smoothie
Diet anti-inflammatory, DASH, Gluten Free, MIND Diet, Vegan, Vegetarian
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