Cranberry Smoothie
Author:This creamy Cranberry Smoothie made with no banana, is perfect for using up excess fresh or frozen cranberries. It's healthy, full of fibre, and will really hit the spot with its fruity & gently spiced flavours.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (75 grams) frozen cranberries , (or fresh cranberries but add a handful of ice too)
- 1 large apple , cored and chopped into chunks
- 1 small handful (about 2 tablespoons) raw pecans or walnuts , or 2 tablespoons of nut butter (see notes for nut-free option)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup , or agave
- 1 cup (240 mls non-dairy milk
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add all the ingredients to a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
NOTES
Success Tips
Variations
- You might at first think there is more milk than you need, but this cranberry smoothie tends to thicken up quite a lot as it sits after blending.
- Red specks throughout your smoothie are normal even if you are using a high-speed blender and blend thoroughly.
Variations
- Use fresh cranberries instead of frozen. Just throw in a handful of ice too to compensate.
- For extra heartiness throw in a handful of rolled or old-fashioned oats. You will need a touch more milk though.
- Use either walnuts or pecans.
- Add a handful of greens like spinach or kale to make a cranberry green smoothie.
- Add some vegan yogurt to make the smoothie creamier.
- Switch the apple for a banana to make a cranberry banana smoothie. You might need to add a touch more milk too.
NUTRITION
Serving: 1smoothie | Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 721mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 623IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 351mg | Iron: 2mg
