Description
This refreshing Cranberry Smoothie combines the bright, citrusy flavors of fresh oranges with the tartness of cranberries, blended smoothly with your choice of yogurt or plant-based milk for a creamy, nutritious drink. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a revitalizing snack, this smoothie is easy to prepare and packed with vitamins and antioxidants.
Ingredients
Fruits
- 4 small oranges (about 1 1/2 pounds peeled and quartered)
- 1 cup frozen cranberries
Liquids
- 1 cup orange juice (or 8 oz ginger kombucha)
- 1/2 cup yogurt, almond milk, or cashew milk
Flavorings
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the fruits: Peel and quarter the small oranges, ensuring you remove as much of the white pith as possible to prevent bitterness. Measure out one cup of frozen cranberries.
- Combine ingredients in blender: Place the orange quarters, frozen cranberries, orange juice (or ginger kombucha), vanilla extract, and your choice of yogurt or almond/cashew milk into the blender in the order listed to facilitate smooth blending.
- Blend until smooth: Start blending at a low speed and gradually increase to high. Continue blending until the mixture is completely smooth, with no chunks remaining, indicating a creamy consistency.
- Serve or store: Pour the smoothie into glasses and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture. Alternatively, refrigerate in a sealed container for up to one day and stir before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute orange juice with ginger kombucha for a tangier, probiotic-rich twist.
- Use dairy or plant-based yogurt/milk according to dietary preference or restrictions.
- For a colder smoothie, add a few ice cubes or increase frozen cranberries.
- The smoothie is best consumed fresh but can be refrigerated up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
