Description
A refreshing and healthy Cranberry Smoothie combining the tartness of fresh cranberries and cranberry juice with sweet banana, strawberries, and a hint of warming spices like cinnamon and ginger. Perfect for a winter breakfast or snack to boost your immune system.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 banana
- 20 fresh cranberries
- 6 strawberries
Liquids and Spices
- 400 ml cranberry juice
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground fresh ginger
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients including banana, fresh cranberries, strawberries, cranberry juice, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger.
- Combine Ingredients: Put the banana, fresh cranberries, strawberries, cranberry juice, cinnamon, and ginger into a blender container.
- Blend Smooth: Blend all ingredients until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring all fruit is fully pureed.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into glasses and enjoy immediately for the best fresh flavor and texture.
Notes
- This smoothie highlights the tartness of cranberries balanced by the sweetness of banana and strawberries.
- You can substitute frozen cranberries and strawberries if fresh are not available, but you might need to adjust the juice quantity.
- Add a handful of ice cubes if you prefer a colder, more refreshing smoothie.
- For additional protein, consider adding a scoop of vanilla protein powder or a spoonful of Greek yogurt.
- Adjust cinnamon and ginger according to taste to control the spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- 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
