Cranberry Smoothie
This easy cranberry smoothie is refreshing, sweet, and loaded with antioxidants, vitamin C, and fiber, and ready in minutes!
Servings: 2
Calories: 192kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen cranberries
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- ½ to 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave (optional)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the frozen cranberries, banana, protein powder, plant-based milk, maple syrup or agave (if using), and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender.
- Blend on high for 1 to 2 minutes, or until completely smooth.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use very ripe banana: Cranberries are naturally very tart, so the natural sweetness of overripe bananas is great to balance the flavor without needing lots of added sugar.
- To adjust the consistency: Use fresh vs. frozen fruit and adjust the amount of liquid. Frozen fruit helps make a thick, creamy consistency.
- For the smoothest smoothie: Use a high-speed blender (great when using frozen ingredients!) and add the liquids/softest ingredients closest to the blades. Pause the machine if needed to scrape down the sides.
Nutrition
Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 460mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 319IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 235mg | Iron: 1mg
