Cranberry Smoothie
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4.9
Cranberry Smoothie
Description
The Cranberry Smoothie combines fresh fruit—banana, cranberries, and strawberries—with cranberry juice, ground cinnamon, and fresh ground ginger. The banana adds natural sweetness and creaminess, balancing the tartness of cranberries and the fruity acidity of strawberry. Cinnamon and ginger contribute gentle warmth and spice notes that complement the berries.
Blending all ingredients until smooth results in a vibrant, thick drink with a fresh, fruity flavor. The ground cinnamon and ginger offer subtle spice without overpowering the fruit, making it lively but balanced.
This smoothie suits mornings or as a light refreshment during the day. Adjust sweetness by adding honey or maple syrup if desired, and frozen cranberries can be used to chill the drink while maintaining flavor. Replacing cranberry juice with milk or water can tone down tartness for a milder smoothie.
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 20 cranberries fresh
- 6 strawberries
- 400 ml cranberry juice
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon ground
- 0.5 teaspoon ginger ground, fresh
Instructions
- Put all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
Notes
- Frozen cranberries can be used to make this smoothie cold without diluting flavor.
- Add honey or maple syrup to increase sweetness, suitable for vegan preferences.
- To reduce tartness, substitute cranberry juice with milk or water while using fresh cranberries.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 169kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 443mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 146IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 48mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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