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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast » Smoothies

    Cranberry Smoothie

    December 6, 2022 by Rosemary 3 Comments

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    Cranberry smoothie recipe! My delicious cranberry smoothie recipe is excellent for weight loss, UTI's and urinary tract health. You can make this easy smoothie in less than 5 minutes for a healthy on the go breakfast or snack.

    I love making seasonal smoothies with the fruit that is in season. Since it's winter here in New York, we have cranberries in season.

    I prefer to buy frozen fruit in the fall and winter because it has more nutrients than fresh fruit this time of the year. Frozen fruit is picked fresh at it's peak ripeness and then quickly frozen so you can get all those healthy fruit benefits even in the cold months!

    My healthy cranberry smoothie is excellent for:

    • UTI
    • Urinary tract health
    • Weight loss
    • Gut health
    • Skin health

    CRANBERRY SMOOTHIE RECIPE INGREDIENTS

    • frozen cranberries
    • frozen banana
    • full fat yogurt
    • honey
    • milk of choice

    IS CRANBERRY GOOD FOR SMOOTHIES?

    Yes! Cranberries are an excellent fruit to put in smoothies. Cranberries are high in fiber, antioxidants, and vitamin C! Vitamin C is excellent all around the body- even keeping healthy skin as it works with collagen to keep skin looking vibrant and elastic! Registered Dietitian Rosemary Squires

    WHAT FRUITS MIX WELL WITH CRANBERRIES?

    Cranberries are a very sour fruit, so you will want to mix them with sweet fruits like:

    • ripe bananas
    • pineapple
    • mango
    • dark cherries

    CAN YOU PUT WHOLE CRANBERRIES IN A BLENDER?

    Yes! Cranberries do not have to be de-seeded and can be added directly into your blender.

    HOW TO MAKE A DELICIOUS CRANBERRY SMOOTHIE AT HOME

    My healthy cranberry smoothie is so easy to make and is the perfect on the go breakfast or snack! Make this smoothie in under 5 minutes. You can use any blender that you have.

    step 1- add all ingredients to your blender

    First add all the ingredients to your blender:

    • 1 cup frozen cranberries
    • 1 frozen banana
    • ½ cup full fat yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon raw honey
    • 1-2 cups milk of choice

    1 cup of milk will make your smoothie thicker, 2 cups of milk will make your smoothie thinner so make the consistency you like!

    step 2- blend until pureed

    Turn your blender on medium to high speed. Blend until your smoothie is totally pureed and you don't see any big chunks of cranberry or cranberry skin pieces left. It should look like this:

    cranberry smoothie in a blender

    step 3- pour and enjoy!

    Pour into a glass, or between two glasses if you want to drink less.

    Enjoy!

    easy cranberry smoothie topped with cranberries

    FAQ's

    Frequently asked questions about my cranberry smoothie recipe.

    Is this cranberry smoothie good for UTI?

    Yes! Unlike cranberry juice, which sometimes has a lot of added sugar, and is a processed form or cranberries, raw or frozen cranberries are excellent for UTI's. When you eat whole cranberries without sugar for UTI's you are getting all the UTI benefits from the cranberry.

    Are cranberry smoothies good for weight loss?

    Yes! Cranberry smoothies are excellent for weight loss. They are packed with fiber, nutrients, protein, and hydration. All of these help with gut health and in turn weight loss!

    Is it healthy to eat raw cranberries?

    Yes! When you eat cranberries raw, or frozen from ripe raw cranberries, you are getting the most out of the fruit. When cranberries are cooked or heated, the antioxidants and vitamin C starts to break down.

    How do I make a cranberry smoothie with no banana?

    If you want a cranberry smoothie with no banana, simply replace the banana in my recipe with 1 cup of pineapple, mango, or cherries.

    cranberry smoothie recipe

    If you try my  Cranberry Smoothie Recipe, please let me know your thoughts by leaving a rating and comment below! Ready for more? Subscribe to my newsletter or follow along on Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube!

    Cranberry smoothie recipe

    Delicious Cranberry Smoothie!

    Super easy cranberry smoothie made with just 5 ingredients! My cranberry smoothie recipe is great for UTI, urinary tract health, and weight loss! All you need to make a delicious cranberry smoothie is whole cranberries, a ripe banana, raw honey, full fat yogurt, and any kind of milk.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Drinks, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 person
    Calories 375 kcal

    Equipment

    • Blender

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup frozen cranberries
    • 1 ripe frozen banana
    • 1 tablespoon raw honey
    • ½ cup full fat yogurt
    • 1 ½ cups milk of choice I use unsweetened soy milk

    Instructions
     

    • Add all ingredients for your cranberry smoothie into your blender.
      Cranberry smoothie ingredients
    • Blend on medium to high speed, scraping down the sides as needed, until your smoothie is completely pureed.
      cranberry smoothie in a blender
    • Pour into a glass and enjoy!
      easy cranberry smoothie topped with cranberries

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    Notes

    HOW TO MAKE A CRANBERRY SMOOTHIE WITH NO BANANA- If you want a cranberry smoothie with no banana, simply replace the banana in my recipe with 1 cup of pineapple, mango, or cherries.
    Nutrition facts for any recipe on thehintofrosemary are only an estimate and not guaranteed. All recipes on thehintofrosemary are tested and made by a registered dietitian and expert in women's weight loss and gut health.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cranberry smoothieCalories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 12gFat: 9.1gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 132mgPotassium: 1050mgFiber: 10gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 571IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 415mgIron: 1.39mg
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    Comments

    1. Beth

      December 06, 2022 at 5:22 pm

      5 stars
      I've tried other cranberry smoothies before and they always tasted too tart or too bland yours came out amazing and I didn't even use honey!

    2. Dani

      December 06, 2022 at 5:23 pm

      5 stars
      This smoothie was soooo easy to make!! I love using in season fruit so this is a perfect winter smoothie!

    3. Cheryl

      December 06, 2022 at 5:23 pm

      5 stars
      This is just what I was looking for! I get UTI's so much and hate using cranberry juice I want the benefits from the whole fruit!! Thank you so much!!

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