Description
This refreshing Cranberry Smoothie combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the sweetness of banana and strawberries, enhanced by warm spices like cinnamon and ginger. Perfect for a nutritious winter treat or a quick breakfast boost, it's easy to prepare and packed with vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 banana
- 20 fresh cranberries
- 6 strawberries
Liquids & Spices
- 400 ml cranberry juice
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground fresh ginger
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all fresh fruits and spices. Wash the cranberries and strawberries thoroughly and peel the banana.
- Add to Blender: Place the banana, fresh cranberries, strawberries, cranberry juice, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger into a blender.
- Blend Smooth: Blend all ingredients on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into glasses and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and freshness.
Notes
- For a colder smoothie, add a few ice cubes before blending or use frozen berries.
- You can substitute cranberry juice with pomegranate or apple juice for a different twist.
- If fresh cranberries are too tart, soaking them in a little honey or maple syrup beforehand can mellow the flavor.
- This smoothie is perfect as a quick breakfast or a healthy snack any time of the day.
- Adjust the ginger and cinnamon to your taste preference; they add wonderful warmth to the tart berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 169 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 6 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
