Start your morning off right with this Super Energy Cranberry Apple Smoothie that combines the tartness of the cranberry with the sweetness of the apple, the flavor of the coconut milk, and a pinch of cinnamon. This is the perfect way to get your fruits and veggies in during wintertime!
I know that this time of the year we are all planning to eat well and make good choices regarding foods. So, for this reason, I brought to you today a delicious and good-for-you Cranberry Apple Smoothie recipe.
We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and when we start the day right, we are more encouraged to continue eating well throughout the day.
I love smoothies because you simply can dump all the good ingredients you have on your fridge in the blend for 1 minute and done!
You will have a perfect breakfast on the go or maybe a mid-morning/afternoon snack. Also, smoothies are great to naturally give you fuel, since they are packed with good-for-you fruits and veggies.
All my smoothies are packed with good and fresh ingredients. They’re such an easy way to start the day off! Check out my Peach Green Smoothie Recipe, Easy Apple Smoothie Recipe, and Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie if you don’t believe me 😉
This refreshing smoothie is the perfect combination of the sweetness from the apple with the tartness of the cranberry. However, if your apple is not so sweet you may need to add a teaspoon of maple syrup or honey to adjust the flavor.
On top of that, I added a pinch of cinnamon to give the hot taste we all need during wintertime. So, I am sure you will enjoy this Cranberry Apple Smoothie and it will help you to keep your 2017 resolutions of eating better.
The Best Blender for Smoothie:
For sure my two favorite ways to blend my smoothies are:
NutriBullet: I love it so much because it’s very powerful and it allows you to blend in the cup you’ll be drinking from. It’s so practical and makes cleanup a breeze. Every smoothie I’ve made using it has turned out amazing!
Vitamix: It’s one of my favorite small appliances. I make smoothies, my low-carb blueberry muffins, soups sauces, spreads, and dips with it. I love it so much and really recommend it.
Got extra apples? Try my Pork Chops with Apples and Onions for dinner! And the cranberries? Use the extra ones in this Instant Pot Low-carb Cranberry Sauce. They’re the perfect holiday recipes.
Super Energy Cranberry Apple Smoothie
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Ingredients
- 1 apple cored with peel left on
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- ½ frozen banana
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup optional
- ½ cup coconut milk from the cartoon
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- A pinch ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a blender, add all the ingredients listed below and puree for about 30 seconds.
- Taste to adjust flavor and serve immediately.
Tips
- Using a frozen banana leads to a creamier smoothie.
- Fresh or frozen cranberry is fine for the recipe but frozen cranberries will give you a thicker smoothie. There's no need to thaw the frozen cranberries before adding them to the blender.
- You can swap the coconut milk for any other milk of your choice.
- To store: You can store the smoothie for an extra day in the fridge but you'll have to give it a mix as the smoothie may separate in the fridge.
- To freeze: Freeze the smoothie in an airtight container with some space on top as the smoothie will expand.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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Green Press says
What lovely and delicious smoothies you have here on your blog. We’re loving them! But this Super Energy Cranberry Apple Smoothie is my favorite.
Olivia Ribas says
Thanks a lot! So glad to know you like it 😉