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Made with just 5 ingredients, this cranberry smoothie is ready in just 5 minutes. Whip it up on a busy morning to take on the go or sip on a warm summer day. It’s a delicious smoothie recipe that will keep you happy and fueled with healthy ingredients like cranberries, oranges, bananas, and honey.

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Cranberries aren’t just for Thanksgiving dinner. They are packed with antioxidants, and their sweet and punchy flavor makes an amazing stovetop cranberry orange oatmeal, adds a fun pop of flavor to this sweet potato fettuccine, and now makes a delicious smoothie!

This healthy cranberry smoothie recipe keeps things simple, refreshing, and fruity. It’s easy, quick, and uses all-natural ingredients.

So whether it’s your sunshiney way to wake up in the morning or the hangover cure from your holiday feast, let’s blend!

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Here’s what you’ll need

This smoothie consists of only five delicious ingredients, most of which you probably already have in your kitchen! Jump down to the recipe card for exact measurements.

  • Frozen Cranberries: We will be using 1 cup of frozen cranberries. Frozen is key, as this will give the smoothie its icy texture!*
  • Oranges: Did you know that oranges are at their peak season in the winter? It’s no wonder they pair so well with cranberries! Be sure to remove the pits and the piths (that white stringy stuff).
  • Banana: A banana’s sweetness will help offset the bitterness of the cranberries while also giving the smoothie a creamy mouthfeel.
  • Honey: To add a dash of natural sweet goodness, we’re adding a drizzle of honey. You can make it vegan by using agave or maple syrup instead.
  • Liquid: Finally, for the liquid element, you can use either orange juice, pomegranate juice, or water.

Can’t find frozen cranberries?

If you can’t find or don’t want to use frozen cranberries, either add a handful of ice cubes to slush things up or use a frozen banana.

A blender filled with frozen cranberries, peeled and pithed oranges, banana slices, and orange juice
For the 21+ crowd, this smoothie tastes great with a splash of your favorite vodka or rum!

Let’s make it!

Jump to the recipe card for the full printable instructions.

  1. Blend: Just give everything a quick blitz until smooth. Then enjoy!

protein power

For an extra oomph, swap the banana for Greek yogurt or add it in addition to the banana! You can use vanilla if you omit the banana, or you can use plain and just add it to the smoothie with the banana.

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Cranberry Smoothie

5 from 1 rating
By: Sarah Bond
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 large smoothie
Made with just 5 ingredients, this cranberry smoothie is ready in just 5 minutes. Whip it up on a busy morning to take on the go or sip on a warm summer day. It's a delicious smoothie recipe that will keep you happy and fueled with healthy ingredients like cranberries, oranges, bananas, and honey.

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup frozen cranberries, 100 g
  • 2 oranges, peel and pith removed
  • 1 banana
  • 1 Tbsp honey, use agave or maple syrup for vegan option
  • ½ cup liquid, orange juice, pomegranate juice, or water, 120 mL
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Instructions 

  • Blitz all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve immediately.

Notes

Variations on this cranberry smoothie
Add pineapple chunks, or use them to replace 1 of the oranges.
Add strawberries, or use them to replace some of the cranberries.
Replace the banana with vanilla Greek yogurt.
Storage: You can store leftovers in the fridge for up to 1 day. Reblend it before serving again. You can also add a few ice cubes when reblending.
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2 Comments

  1. Thomas says:

    5 stars
    I love smoothies. Especially the cranberry smoothie. Should I put a cranberry smoothie in the fridge to cool it down? Do you have any advice for me? Hope you will have more articles on smoothies. It is very useful.

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    1. Sarah says:

      Just freeze the cranberries before blending to make this smoothie frosty cold 😀