Cran Orange Smoothie
Brighten your mornings or refresh your afternoons with this vibrant and tangy Cran Orange Smoothie, a delightful blend of seasonal flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring fresh cranberries, zesty orange juice, and a creamy base of frozen banana and Greek yogurt, this smoothie strikes the perfect balance between tart and sweet. A touch of honey enhances its natural sweetness, while a hint of orange zest adds an aromatic citrus twist. Ready in just 5 minutes, it's an effortless yet nutrient-packed way to energize your day. Serve it chilled with optional fresh mint for a pop of color and flavor—this smoothie is as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for breakfast, a midday snack, or post-workout refreshment!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1.5 cups orange juice
- 1 frozen banana
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries thoroughly under cold water to remove any debris.
In a high-speed blender, combine the cranberries, orange juice, frozen banana, honey, Greek yogurt, and ice cubes.
Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no large cranberry pieces left.
Add the orange zest and blend for an additional 10 seconds to incorporate it into the smoothie.
Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey if desired.
Pour the smoothie into two glasses.
Top with fresh mint leaves for garnish, if using.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
684 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.6 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 91 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 134.1 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 96.3 g | ||
| Protein | 30.0 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 349 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 1653 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
