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) dairy-free milk
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add all the ingredients to a blender.
- Blend until smooth. 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.
NOTES
Nut-free? - Use hulled sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds or sunflower or pumpkin seed butter instead.
For extra heartiness, throw in a handful of rolled or old-fashioned oats. You will need a touch more milk, though.
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
