Easy Cranberry Smoothie
This Cranberry Smoothie is a simple way to use up fresh or frozen cranberries. It's blended with banana, Greek yogurt, and orange juice until cold, creamy, and tangy - perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 175kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup orange juice (or almond milk)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 banana, diced (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey or agave nectar)
Optional:
- ½ cup ice cubes (if using fresh cranberries)
- ½ cup mixed berries
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Add ¾ cup orange juice (or almond milk) to the bottom of a blender. Add ½ cup Greek yogurt, 1 diced banana, 1 cup cranberries, and 1-2 tablespoons of maple syrup.
- Start on low and blend until the berries break down. Increase to high and blend 30-45 seconds until smooth. (You can also use the Smoothie setting.)
- Taste and add more sweetener if you like, or add ice cubes to thicken. Blend again if needed.
- Pour into glasses and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Video
Notes
- Using frozen fruit will make your smoothie thicker.
- Use some mixed berries if you'd like it sweeter.
- Swap almond milk and omit yogurt for a dairy-free smoothie.
- Store leftover smoothie in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 530mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 256IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 1mg
