Cranberry Orange Smoothie Blend (Printable Format)

A vibrant blend of cranberries, orange, and banana for a refreshing healthy drink.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
02 - 1 large orange, peeled and segmented
03 - 1 small ripe banana

→ Liquids

04 - 3/4 cup orange juice
05 - 1/2 cup unsweetened Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt

→ Sweetener (optional)

06 - 1 to 2 tablespoons honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup

→ Add-ins

07 - 1/2 cup ice cubes
08 - 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place cranberries, orange segments, banana, orange juice, and yogurt into a blender.
02 - Incorporate honey or preferred sweetener, ice cubes, and grated ginger if using.
03 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
04 - Taste and modify sweetness or thickness by adding additional juice or sweetener as preferred.
05 - Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • This smoothie packs a refreshing punch that feels like a secret treat just for you
  • The combination of tart and sweet quickly won over everyone who tried it at my kitchen counter
02 -
  • Using frozen cranberries instead of fresh really thickens the smoothie and enhances the tartness
  • Adding fresh ginger takes this from a simple smoothie to a refreshing palate cleanser—game changer
03 -
  • Blend on high speed in bursts to keep the texture creamy without turning liquid too fast
  • The secret to a perfectly balanced smoothie is tasting at the end and adjusting the sweet and tart elements until it sings

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