Simple Cranberry Smoothie with Fresh or Frozen Cranberries

This Cranberry Smoothie blends fresh or frozen cranberries, banana, yogurt, milk, and maple syrup together for a quick and easy winter breakfast or snack. Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Refined Sugar-Free.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Method No-Bake

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 289kcal

Author Caitlin Shoemaker

Ingredients

1 frozen banana
1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/4 cup unsweetened yogurt I used dairy-free
3/4 cup non-dairy milk or sub water
1/4 cup orange juice optional, or sub more milk
1-3 teaspoons maple syrup plus more to taste
Dash of vanilla extract optional
1/2 ” piece of fresh ginger peeled (optional)

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Instructions

Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend for 45 to 60 seconds, until smooth. Taste the smoothie and add more maple syrup to taste, if desired.
Pour into a glass and serve immediately.

Notes

Protein Powder: If you like you can add one serving of plain unsweetened or vanilla protein powder to this recipe. If your protein powder is sweet, I recommend omitting the maple syrup. You may also want to add an extra 1/4 to 1/2 cup of liquid, since the protein powder will thicken the smoothie more.
Cranberry Juice: You can also make this recipe with cranberry juice instead of fresh cranberries; replace the fruit with 1/4 cup of cranberry juice, and use 1/2 cup of nondairy milk instead of 3/4 cup.

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