Cranberry Orange Smoothie Raw Food
Brighten your day with the invigorating flavors of this Cranberry Orange Smoothie, a raw food delight that’s as healthy as it is refreshing. Bursting with the tangy tartness of fresh cranberries and the natural citrus sweetness of juicy orange segments, this smoothie is expertly balanced with the creamy richness of ripe banana and almond milk. A touch of maple syrup adds just enough sweetness, while hints of orange zest and vanilla extract create a depth of flavor that feels indulgent yet wholesome. Ready in just 5 minutes and packed with antioxidants and vitamins, this vibrant smoothie is the perfect pick-me-up for breakfast, a midday snack, or even an energizing dessert. With no cooking required, it’s as simple as blending, pouring, and savoring nature’s best flavors in a glass!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 large (peeled and segmented) orange
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 4 large ice cubes
- 0.5 teaspoon orange zest
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries thoroughly under cold water and drain them.
Peel the orange, remove any seeds, and separate it into segments.
Add the cranberries, orange segments, banana, almond milk, maple syrup, ice cubes, orange zest, and vanilla extract to a blender.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This should take about 1-2 minutes depending on your blender.
Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness by adding more maple syrup, if desired.
Pour the smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with a small cranberry or a sprinkle of orange zest for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
187 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 92 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.6 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 275 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 466 mg | 10% | |
*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.
