Cranberry Carrot Smoothie
Brighten your day with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Cranberry Carrot Smoothie, a delightful blend of tart fresh cranberries, naturally sweet carrots, creamy Greek yogurt, and energizing orange juice. Enhanced with a hint of honey and the creamy texture of frozen banana, this smoothie strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. Quick to make in just 10 minutes, it’s a refreshing and healthy choice packed with antioxidants, vitamin C, and fiber. Perfect as a morning energy boost or an afternoon pick-me-up, this smoothie is customizable for your desired consistency—just add water or more ice as needed. Sip on this colorful concoction for a deliciously wholesome start to your day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 medium frozen banana
- 5 pieces ice cubes
- 0.5 cup water (optional)
Instructions
Wash the cranberries and set them aside.
Peel and roughly chop the carrot into smaller pieces for easier blending.
In a high-speed blender, combine the cranberries, chopped carrot, orange juice, Greek yogurt, honey, and frozen banana.
Add the ice cubes for a thicker and colder smoothie. If a thinner consistency is preferred, add the optional water.
Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness by adding more honey, if necessary.
Pour the smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately. Enjoy your refreshing Cranberry Carrot Smoothie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
559 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.6 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 121 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.1 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.7 g | ||
| Protein | 20.7 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 240 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 1430 mg | 30% | |
*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.
