Cranice Smooth
Brighten your mornings with the refreshing zing of the Cranice Smooth, a perfectly balanced cranberry smoothie that’s as vibrant in flavor as it is in color. This quick and easy recipe combines tart cranberries, a creamy ripe banana, and the rich tang of Greek yogurt, all blended seamlessly with velvety almond milk and a hint of natural sweetness from honey or maple syrup. Infused with a splash of vanilla for added warmth, this smoothie is not only a feast for your taste buds but also a nutrient-packed powerhouse, offering antioxidants, protein, and fiber in every sip. Ready in just 5 minutes, the Cranice Smooth makes an excellent on-the-go breakfast or a midday pick-me-up—simply adjust the sweetness to your preference and enjoy this icy, fruity delight that’s both satisfying and nourishing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 large ripe banana
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup, optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 pieces ice cubes
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries thoroughly under cold water if using fresh cranberries.
Peel the banana and break it into smaller pieces for easier blending.
In a blender, combine the cranberries, banana, Greek yogurt, almond milk, honey (if using), vanilla extract, and ice cubes.
Blend the ingredients on high speed until smooth and creamy. This should take about 1-2 minutes depending on the strength of your blender.
Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup, if desired. Blend again briefly if adding more sweetener.
Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately. Enjoy your Cranice Smooth!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
402 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.4 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 218 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.9 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.0 g | ||
| Protein | 15.6 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 615 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 995 mg | 21% | |
*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.
